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Vivien Curry
Lorello, 82
PORTLAND -- Vivien Curry Lorello, died on Aug. 29, 2011, after a brief illness, at the age of 82, with her family by her side.
Vivien was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of Grace Vivian Stearns and Otis Levi Curry. Vivien grew up on Munjoy Hill and was educated in local schools.
Vivien worked for New England Telephone Company from 1947 until her marriage to Daniel D. Lorello in 1952. She enjoyed being with her family, knitting, reading history, going to the beach, keeping abreast of current events, cooking and dining out.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Daniel D. Lorello; and her sons, Daniel D. Lorello and his wife Rosemary of North Greenbush, N.Y., Thomas F. Lorello and his wife Paula of Gray, and Stephen Lorello and his wife Janice of Wells. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, Stephen John Lorello, Andrew Lorello, Sarah Bass, Matthew Lorello, Maria Doubrava and Angela Lorello; and her four great-grandsons, Logan and Dominic Lorello and Aidric and Liem Bass.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland. Prayers will be recited at 8:15 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home, followed by a 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress St., Portland. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Stevens Avenue, Portland. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ctcrawford.com.

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Aug. 30, 2011.

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Randy Lorello

August 30, 2011

Uncle Dan, Daniel, Tom and Stephen,
May you find comfort in your many memories of your wife and mother and all she meant to you.
With Deepest Sympathy

Brian Jones

August 30, 2011

Tom and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the many great memories you have shared help you through this difficult time.
From your CMP family

Vanessa Halpin

August 30, 2011

Dear Uncle Dan and family,
I'm very sorry to hear about Aunt Vivien's passing. Sending love and prayers your way.
-Vanessa

Cindy Deschenes

August 30, 2011

Hey Tommy, Paula and Matt,
We are all thinking of you here at work and were saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. Will keep you in our prayers & please let us know if there is anything we can do.

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