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Stephen Tavilla Obituary

TAVILLA, Stephen 87, formerly of Lexington, died peacefully Sunday, January 1, 2012, at his home in Bedford, surrounded by family. Steve is survived by Claire, his wife of 64 years, son Paul Tavilla and his wife Ann of San Antonio, TX, daughter Stephanie and her husband Joseph Calareso of Coral Springs, FL, daughter Linda Ware and her husband Kirk of Westford, daughter Cynthia of Lowell, his brothers and sisters, Tina Maselli, Pauline Citro, Anthony Tavilla, Joseph Tavilla, Paul Tavilla, Rosalie Tavilla, and Richard Tavilla, 11 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren, and by many nieces and nephews. Visiting Hours are Friday January 6 at the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd. Lexington and the Funeral Service on Saturday January 7 at Grace Chapel, 59 Worthen Rd. Lexington at 10am. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the Stephen and Claire Tavilla Scholarship Fund, Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA 01984. Interment Westview Cemetery, Lexington. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington 781-862-1800 www.douglassfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2012.

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Lynne Borden Rodriguez

January 9, 2012

Dear Tavilla Family: I am thinking of you all on the passing of your father, Steve. I have many wonderful memories of all of you. I will always remember your father and mother's comfort and taking care of me when Mother was so ill and then passed away; they were there every day for me. May all of you
fine the Lord's comfort in the time of loss. It is amazing to think he's in heaven with our loving God and many friends.

Fred and Miriam Hayes

January 5, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss but heaven has sure gained a great man. Steve was such a blessing to us when we were young marrieds and had a special need at the time. We will always think of him as a gentle man as well as a gentleman. Praying God's marvelous comfort and peace upon you all. He is a great Father! So glad Steve is with Him.

Gloria Murphy

January 4, 2012

As a tenant of Paul Tavilla I have only known Steve through the good things people had to say about him. Our many condolenses to your family, and I am sure he will be greatly missed, but will remain in your memories forever. God Bless! Tenant at Sample Plaza (SCAC)

Edna Lezotte

January 4, 2012

Dear Linda: My heart goes out to you at this time snf in the days ahead. You are in my prayers for comfort and peace.

January 4, 2012

So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I will always remember him as such a dear man. He died within hours of my dad, Claude. As John Bunyan would have expressed it in Pilgrim Progress, they probably met on the far side of the River and went up to the gates of the Celestial City together...Pamela Cole

January 4, 2012

Dear Linda,
I send you a wish for peace, until you find comfort in the memories you've shared loving & living life with your dad.
Diane( MacEachern) Kilgore

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