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Maureen Gonzales Obituary

GONZALES Maureen E. (Ministeri) passed away May, 28 2016 at the age of 71. Beloved wife and best friend of Joseph F. Gonzales. Devoted mother of Paul Last, his wife Cheryl of Mashpee, Erich Last, his wife Kierra of Weymouth, Lisa Hardy, her husband Harry of Virginia Beach, and Elizabeth Spadea (Brown), her husband Anthony of Scituate. Loving grandmother of Corey, Kiarra, Kevin, Gianna, Liam, Jaeden, and Skylar. Cousin of Joy and Joe Dineen. Cherished daughter of the late George and Mary (Collins) Ministeri. Dear sister of the late George and Jerry Ministeri. Maureen was also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Visiting Hours, in The O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester Street, SOUTH BOSTON, on Tuesday from 4:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. Funeral Mass in Gate of Heaven Church, 615 East Fourth Street, South Boston, on Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend both services. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Maureen's memory can be made to St. Jude Children's Research, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Published by Boston Herald from May 29 to May 30, 2016.

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sean fahey

June 5, 2016

to my old pal joe and family,so sorry for your loss my friend

Steve White

May 31, 2016

Very sorry for your loss.

May 31, 2016

So sorry for your loss and hope it will help knowing Maureen will now have nothing but comfort, blue birds,rainbows and peace. Jimmy Kelly and Linda

John Graves

May 31, 2016

So sorry for the families loss.

Jack & Jacqui Quigg

May 31, 2016

our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Harry Hardy

May 29, 2016

R.I.P. to my mother in law we are going to miss you so much. Somewhere over the rainbow you are watching over all of us.

Kimberley Peirce

May 29, 2016

Sorry for your loss. The prayers of my family are with you all at this time.

Mark Delaney

May 29, 2016

Sorry for your loss cuz! No more pain - no more suffering!! RIP Maureen!!!

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