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JULIA M. "JILL" CEFALO

JULIA M. "JILL" CEFALO obituary, Melrose, MA

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JULIA CEFALO Obituary

CEFALO, Julia M. "Jill" Of Gloucester, formerly longtime of Melrose, Jan. 2, 2025, at age 72. Beloved wife of Frederick Cefalo "Fred." Proud mother of Ariel Cefalo and her partner, James Fitzpatrick of Melrose, MA, and Jill "Jilly" Cefalo of Prague, Czechia. Dear sister of "Doc" Martensen of WA, and the late Christine Meuse. Also survived by a large extended family including many nieces, nephews, first and second cousins. Relatives and friends are warmly invited to gather in honor of Jill's life during Visiting Hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE, on Tuesday, January 7 from 4-7pm, and for her Graveside Service at Wyoming Cemetery, 205 Sylvan St., Melrose on Thursday, January 9 at 12:30pm. For online tribute visit www.RobinsonFuneralHome.com Life Celebration by Robinson Funeral Home

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2025.

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Rosalie

January 6, 2025

Fred, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your wife. Please know that my thoughts and prayers go out you and the girls. Rosalie

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Claire Cooney

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Jim Somes

January 5, 2025

Fred, I was so sorry to hear about Jill's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers go out to your and the girls.
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Maureen O'Brien

January 5, 2025

Jill s daughter Ariel and my daughter Jessica Hodge were friends and classmates at Saint Mary's school in Winchester. Jill was a very kind and caring friend as our "Girls" spent many "Fun Times" together. I am so saddened to hear of Jill s passing- She will be remembered in my prayers. My Sympathies and caring thoughts to her husband and daughters.

John F Buckley

January 5, 2025

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Marty and Marina Dobbins

January 4, 2025

We'll always remember Jill sitting on her sunny front porch enjoying the salt marsh. For 15 years, Jill has been a most gracious, friendly neighbor who invited us into the "lane". We'll miss her smile.

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7

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Robinson Funeral Home

809 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

Jan

9

Graveside service

12:30 p.m.

Wyoming Cemetery

205 Sylvan Street, Melrose, MA 02176

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809 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

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