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PAUL PESSIA Obituary

PESSIA, Paul Of Bellingham, formerly of Waltham, Concord and Watertown, passed away peacefully on September 19, after a brief illness. Beloved husband of Mary Beth (Sisson) Pessia. Devoted father of Clare Pessia, Barbara Jean Pessia, Michael Pessia, Charles Pessia and his wife, Rosemarie Pessia, Courtney Bonzey and her husband, Ben Bonzey and the late Paul A. Pessia, II. Also survived by 13 grandchildren. Son of the late Tullio and Barbara (Arone) Pessia. Brother of the late Jean Ferris. Relatives and friends are invited to visit in The DeVito Funeral Home, 761 Mt. Auburn St., WATERTOWN, Tuesday, September 24, 3:00 to 6:00pm, with a Prayer Service to commence at 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Paul's memory to The American Cancer Society, 9 Riverside Rd, #3, Weston, MA 02493. Former longtime member of Oakley Country Club, Watertown.

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 20 to Sep. 22, 2024.

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Deb Cugini Gering

September 25, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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Jimmy Arone & Kathleen Flynn

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Jim Considine, Charlestown

September 22, 2024

Thank you for your military service to our nation. May you rest in peace.

Jimmy Arone

September 21, 2024

Forever In My Heart, Cousin Paul. Thank You For Your Great Sense Of Humor, Your Kind Soul And Love For Family And Friends. I Cherish The Last Conversation We Shared On Your Birthday. See You On The Other Side, My Friend. LOVE, Cousin Jimmy

Jimmy Arone

September 21, 2024

Dick George 101st Airborne Division Newburyport

September 21, 2024

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

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Cousin Bev & Sam D'Agostino

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3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

DeVito Funeral Home

761 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472

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