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Stella DeVito Obituary

Of Hull, Oct. 9th, age 92. Wife of the late James R. DeVito, Sr. Mother of Josephine Lombardo of Hingham, Barbara Presley of Quincy, William S. Presley of Roslindale, Michael T. Damon of Medway and the late James R. DeVito, Jr. Sister of James Polito of Florida, the late William Polito, Jr., the late Barbara Meallo, the late Mary Scicchitano, the late Rose DeVito, the late Pauline Binney, the late Florence Polito and the late Josephine Russo. Beloved grandmother of Cherylan Cusack of Rockland. Also survived by many other grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Funeral Friday, Oct. 13th at 9 AM from the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., HINGHAM followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Ann's Church, corner of Samoset Ave. & Lewis St., Hull at 10 AM. Friends may visit at the Downing Chapel on Thursday from 4-8 PM. Rather than flowers, donations in her memory would be preferred to Wellspring, Inc., 814 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045 or to the Deerfield Senior Day Centers, 20 Pond Park Rd, Hingham, MA 02043. Interment in Woodside Cemetery, Cohasset. For directions and additional information, please visit www.downingchapel.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 11, 2006.

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Beatrice Sloan

October 15, 2006

I will miss dear Stella greatly. She was the most wonderful friend and I cherish all the things we did together. She was loved by many.

Tanya and Brent Whitford

October 12, 2006

Michael and Billy our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. If there is anything you need don't hesitate to ask. Stella was like family to us.

Cheryl Carapellucci-Tarara

October 12, 2006

I have very fond memories of Stella and the boys. Stella was a wonderful person. I can remember her bombing around in her car; collecting cans to raise money for all sorts of charities. She had a heart of gold. She was always helping someone out especially my family. Gee; I can remember when she took me to go get my license! Imagine that :) I will always have a special place in my heart for her. She will be deeply missed.

Toni Astore

October 12, 2006

I know how much Nana was a part of your life and know much you loved her...she was always there.
Know that she is still with you and I hope you find comfort in the many memories you have of your life with her. Love T&P

Doreen Klucevsek

October 12, 2006

I always think of Stella with her visual trademarks: fur coat, white rhinestone eyeglasses, blond hair in a french twist and always that "smile".

I also remember her strong sense of community and citizenship. She was a spitfire, who chose to live a life helping others, always with that wonderful, genuine "smile".

All her Hullonian friends in Heaven must be having having a huge welcoming party for Stella.

Diane and Bill Turner and Family

October 11, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathy and Matt Lynch

October 11, 2006

Our thoughts and deepest sympathy on the loss of Stella.

Carol Scannell (Presley)

October 11, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Lou Finneran (Presley)

October 11, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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