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Maria Lagana

1931 - 2011

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1931

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2011

Maria Lagana Obituary

Lagana, Maria "Mary"

Maria "Mary" Lagana of Port Chester entered eternal life on February 17, 2011. She was born November 11, 1931 in Scillia, Reggio, Calabria, Italy to the late Antonio and Antonia Lagana. She was a seamstress for the Kay Chester Dress Company in Port Chester and then worked at the Convent of the Sacred Heart School in Greenwich, CT. She enjoyed cooking and baking and spending time with her family. She was predeceased by her loving husband Fortunato and is survived by her children Dominick (Stefanie), Maria Sarlo (Joseph), Anthony (April) and Minnie Fitchben (Carl), seven grandchildren, her sister Angela Colaluca (Anthony), Jo-Ann Federice (Bill) and brother Sam Lagana (Josephine). Visitation will be 4-8PM on Monday February 21, 2011 at Craft Memorial Home, Inc. Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30AM on Tuesday February 22, 2011 at Corpus Christi Church 136 South Regent St. Port Chester, NY. Entombment to follow at Saint Mary's Cemetery Rye Brook, NY.

CRAFT MEMORIAL HOME, INC.

40 Leicester St. Port Chester, NY

(914) 939-0131

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Published by The Journal News on Feb. 19, 2011.

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February 24, 2011

Grandma I love you and miss you very much. I'm glad your not suffering anymore and your with grandpa now. I will miss your cooking and baking a lot. I know you are watching over us now and your resting in peace. I love you! -Lauren

February 21, 2011

Lauren I just wanted to wish you and your family condolences on the passing away of your grandmother.May her memory always be a blessing...Michelle Rosen

Donna Messina-Radice

February 19, 2011

Dear Lagana Family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you in the passing of your Beloved Maria. She was a wonderful lady devoted to all of you and others. May God Bless Her as she takes her journey home to her eternal rest. May God Bless All of You and give you strength to get through this most sorrowful time. Mourn her as you must, celebrate her as only you can.
Love The Messina Family
Philip Sr., Louise & Children

DOMINICK LAGANA

February 19, 2011

MOTHER WE ALL LOVE YOU FOREVER.PLEASE TAKE CARE OF DADDY TOO.

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