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Norma Forgione Obituary

FORGIONE, Norma Romilda (Ballerini) Of Topsfield, formerly of East Boston, age 83, Dec. 3, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Forgione Sr. She is survived by her sons, Anthony J. Forgione Jr. & his wife Sandy of Falmouth & Ronald R. Forgione and his wife Lori of Topsfield, her grandchildren, Tara Forgione of Quincy, Kari Iadonisi & her husband Jeffery of Sandwich, Tracey Ernst & her husband David of West Palm Beach, FL, & Matthew Forgione & his wife Amanda of Atlanta, GA, her great grandchildren, Haley, Caitlin & Andrew, her sister, Rosalie Morelli & her husband Luke of Saugus, her brother, Domenic Ballerini Jr & his wife Beverly of Tyngsboro, her sister-in-law, Josie Forgione of East Boston & numerous nieces and nephews. She was the Director & instructor for Solaris School of Hair Design. Her funeral service will be held Saturday, graveside, in the Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody, at 12 Noon. Relatives & friends invited. As requested visiting hours omitted. Assisting the family with the arrangements is the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 167 Maple St., (Rte 62) DANVERS. On line guestbook at www.legacy.com. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Norma's memory to Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B 75, Danvers, MA 01923. O'Donnell Funeral Service Danvers & Salem 978-774-6600

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 4, 2009.

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Michael Kallelis

December 8, 2009

Ron, Lori and family:
Your words at the cemetery were touching and heartfelt. I'm sure your mother would have been pleased to hear how much she meant to all of you.
It's not easy to speak publicly, but you did great.
Mike & Jody Kallelis

December 5, 2009

Anthony and Ronnie, Just heard about your Mom. I'm so sorry I could not have seen her before her health started failing. but I always remembered the last time I saw her with my father(Uncle Bucky) and my new husband Steve. She was a gracious person, and one of my favorite aunts. I will mss her. My sympathies go out to you and your families. Love, your cousin MaryAnn Forgione Arnold

John Reppucci

December 5, 2009

Dear Ron & Lori,

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I feel fortunate to have known such a nice lady.
Sincerely,
John & Donna Reppucci & Family

Clara Tony

December 5, 2009

"To The Forgione Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She was a great person and we will miss her very much."
Tony & Clara Reppucci ( Saugus, MA )

Maggie Baxter

December 4, 2009

To The Forgione Family,

So sorry about Nona. Keep your wonderful memories nearby. Our thoughts are with you.

Love,
Jonathan, Maggie, Anna, & Lucy

Norma Forgione, Tara Forgione, Anthony Forgione

December 4, 2009

Tara Forgione

December 4, 2009

I couldn’t have asked for a better grandmother. She was my best friend and helped raise me to be the person I am now. I will remember everything she taught me. Making pasta from scratch, cooking/baking, sewing, and the list goes on. She was always making us laugh. Wearing these amazing outfits she made herself and then falling into my parents pool. I look forward to being a mother and grandmother someday and teach my children/grandchildren just as my grandmother taught me. I love her with all of my heart and she’ll be missed. I love you Nona.
~Tara Leigh

December 4, 2009

Dear Ron and Lori,

So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donna, Vinny, Bryce & Tanya
Metropolitan Construction Co.

Pattie Forgione/Deming

December 4, 2009

Anthony, Ronnie and family.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom.I hold such fond memories as a child at your house when I would come to visit with my dad, my sleep over and the year I went to hairdressing school with my aunt as my teacher.What is better then that! ( Anthony, your mom as your teacher!)
The beautiful porcelain dolls she made and how she loved to garden.
Such a beautiful woman inside and out. I will truly miss her.
Love Pattie Forgione Deming

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