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Elena Previtali Obituary
ANDOVER — Mrs. Elena B. Previtali, 89, of Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover, died Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Lawrence General Hospital in Lawrence..
She was born in Pittsfield, on Nov. 27, 1920, a daughter of Eliseo and Apollonia (Segni) Bovina. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1938..
She was employed by Scheaffer Eaton, Division of Textron for 36 years and retired in 1986.. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, cooking.
She was the widow of Richard L. Previtali Sr. who died on Sept. 15, 1968, and they were married on June 19, 1943.. Survivors include a Daughter,. Ann M. O'Sullivan and her husband Jeremiah of Andover. She was predeceased by a son, Richard L. Previtali Jr.; sister, Mary T. Bovina; brother, Carl J. Bovina; and daughter-in-law, Eleanor L. Previtali.
ARRANGEMENTS: Services will be Friday, May 7, 2010 at 10 a.m. from the Flynn & Dagnoli-Bencivenga Funeral Home, 5 Elm St., Pittsfield. A Liturgy of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 191 Elm St., Pittsfield, with the Rev. James K. Joyce, Pastor officiating.. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery.. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Thursday, May 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.
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May 15, 2010
Ann - I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. She was a lovely lady and very blessed to have you and Jere! I know how difficult it is to lose your Mom, no matter the age or time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Julie O'Brien
Cheryl Lewis
May 11, 2010
Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of your Mom, she was always so wonderful to me when I used to visit as a small child with my parents. Cheryl (Vella) Lewis
Christine DiMarzio
May 6, 2010
Ann & Jere - My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Even though I cannot be there tonight or tomorrow, I will be there in spirit to support you.
Love,
Chris & Dick DiMarzio
Patty Fahey Molinari
May 5, 2010
Dear Ann and Jere - My thoughts, prayers and heart are with you both at this sad time. Love, Patty
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