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Sylvia Giarratani Obituary

Of Beachmont, Revere, August 3. Beloved wife of Salvatore Giarratani of Revere. Loving mother of Robert Giarratani & his wife Susan of Winthrop, Cheryl Giarratani & her companion Paul of Revere, and Nicholas Giarratani & his wife Sumiko of Salem. Cherished grandmother of Samantha, Robert, Vanessa, and Victoria. Sister of Fred Santosuosso of Nahant, John Santosuosso of Winthrop, Evelyn Luongo of Everett, and the late Millie DeLorenzo. A Funeral will be held from the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS, on Thursday at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony's Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 10 a.m. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For directions & obituary: www.bisbeeporcella.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2008.

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Patricia Manzo

July 31, 2009

Sal,Cheryl, Bob, Nicky,
Just wanted to take this moment to say how much I miss Sylvia. I can't believe it is almost a year she is gone.
Know that I think of you all often and that I miss Sylvia.
Stay well
Pattie

Liz Valentine (DeSantis)

August 12, 2008

I am so sorry about your loss. I loved your mom, she was so much fun! She and my mom would chat forever. I hope you all are well.

Marie & Michael Fronduto

August 11, 2008

Nicky,Sumiko aand Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Sylvia. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I fondly remember Sylvia always telling me stories about the boys and Bradstreet ave. May she rest in peace.

Bob Waldron

August 10, 2008

Cheryl and family,

Sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful woman who always had kind and friendly words. Just heard of your loss and apologies for the tardiness of my condolences.

Cheryl and Earl Draper

August 8, 2008

Susan & Bobby, Nick and Cheryl: We are so sorry to hear of your loss and express our deepest sympathy. We only wish that we could have done this in person but did not hear about this until it was too late. Know that she is in our prayers and that she is now at peace.

Danny & Dolly Croce

August 6, 2008

Giarratani family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Sylvia was a wonderful person.

jean currie

August 6, 2008

Nicky and family....Your in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories comfort you during this difficult time...Jean Currie (Paul's Mother)

Karen Scanlan

August 6, 2008

Cheryl,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences and know that I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Patricia Manzo

August 6, 2008

Sal, Nicky, Bobby & Cheryl
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I think you all know how much I loved Sylva, and all of you. You always made me feel so welcome.
Sal I especially remember our visit in Florida. Lots of laughs and hospital visits for Sylvia's little fall.
My love and condolences to all of you.
Pattie

NA-NAC

August 6, 2008

The memories that I shared with Sylvia and all of you are priceless and will remain in my heart forever. I am so thankful that my mom found a best friend in Sylvia. God, they had so many laughs together. She and DoDo are now catching up and are "going to lunch"! My thoughts and prayers are with you and I love you all very much.

Michelle Gorman

August 5, 2008

I know Auntie Sylvia is at peace now, and watching over all of us. We all love her so much and will miss her. I hold such wonderful memories of her in my heart and will never let them go. I can still taste those delicious cold cut sandwiches she made by the pool.
Uncle Sal, Bobby, Cheryl and Nikki and family - I am soo sorry and I have a big hug waiting for you all.
Love,
Michelle

honey rice pretti

August 5, 2008

sorry to hear of your lost...bringing back times we had as kids with you and dotty & rosalie servitelli.

Wendy Gabriel

August 5, 2008

Dear Sal, Bobby, Cheryl, Nick and Family,

I was so sorry to hear about Sylvia. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many great memories of Sylvia. I love how she always said it like it was. You knew you'd get a straight answer from her whether you wanted it or not. I'll never forget the fun times we had with all of you at the pizza shop and at your home. Please know that we are here if you need anything.
With Love & Sympathy,

Bob and Laurel Costello

August 5, 2008

Nick, Sumiko and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May the memories you have remain in your hearts forever.

Fontano

August 5, 2008

We were saddened to read of Sylvia's loss. We have so many cherrished memories of Sylvia and the entire family. Growing up with the family holds so many past happenings. We remember looking out our back window and see Sylvia when she'd come for a visit at the family home on Mt. Pleasant Street. We shared laughs & tears as a family. We have faith that Sylvia is with all of those whom went before her, and now they are sharing laughs again. We will hold Sylvia and the entire Giarratani family in our thoughts & prayers. Love Susan & Jo-Ann

Karenlee Gorman

August 5, 2008

I will always cherish the times we had; riding my bike to see you and visit - staying over and playing with Cheryl as kids - I love you - now you are with Jesus watching over us on earth -

Steven Luongo

August 5, 2008

To Uncle Sal, Bobby, Cheryl, Nicky and all your family:
My prayers, thoughts and condolences to each and every one of you. Auntie Sylvia was a wonderful person and she will be greatly missed. She always made me feel special and welcome and I enjoyed spending time with her. I will always remember the great times as a kid spending my summers down Short Beach with all my aunts, uncles and cousins. It is too bad that when we get older and get set in our ways we don't get to see everybody as much as we would like. I love you all.

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