Olga Sexton Obituary
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A lifelong resident of Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Rose (Gorrini) Magnani and grew up in the South End.
Olga graduated from Tech High School in 1944, and never missed a class reunion. She ran the Our Lady of Hope school cafeteria for 18 years, a job of which she loved and was very proud. She was a communicant of OLOH Church until it closed, then attending St. Michaels Cathedral & Sacred Heart Church.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Bernard Red Sexton in 1976, brother, John, and sister, Josephine Petty.
Olga leaves behind her daughter, Noreen Milbier &husband John, son, Gary Sexton & wife Debbie, and her very special grandsons, Anthony & James Sexton.
A visiting hour will be held Monday, June 26, 9:00 a.m. at St. Michaels Cathedral, 260 State Street in Springfield; her funeral mass will begin at 10. Olgasburial will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sisters of Saint Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104, or Dakin Humane Society, 171 Union St., Springfield, MA 01105.
Please visit www.TazziniFuneralHome.com for condolences. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Olga, please visit our Tree Store.
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