Jean K. Sharis

ANDOVER — Jean K. (DiStefano) Sharis, 91, of Andover, formerly of Everett, beloved wife of the late Nicholas Sharis, died at her home in Andover on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008.

Born in East Boston, she was a beloved daughter of the late Salvatore and Jenny (Pappa) DiStefano.

Mrs. Sharis is survived by three loving daughters and three sons-in-law, Georgine and her husband Michael DiOrio of Andover, Lorraine and her husband Richard Cardoza of North Andover and Jeannie and her husband Robert Ritchie of Westford; one beloved son and one daughter-in-law, George and his wife Marie Sharis of Andover; four cherished grandchildren, Kim and her husband Cario Alpuerto and Nicholas, Christa and Gennie Sharis; one dear great-granddaughter, Madeline Alpuerto; two loving sisters, Mary Maselli and Eleanor Goodine; and several nieces and nephews.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend her funeral Mass on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at 11 a.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 198 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover. Calling hours were Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, prior to the Mass, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main St., Andover. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For additional information, please visit www.burkemagliozzi.com.