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Helen Minerva Obituary

Helen M. (Coughlan) Minerva, 91, of Pocasset and formerly of Brockton, passed away Friday evening, September 30, 2011 in Bourne. She was the wife of the late Sabino C. Sal Minerva. She is survived by her children, Donna Poliseno, Carol Minerva and Nicholas Minerva; her grandchildren, Dina Zampine and her husband Peter Sr. and Michael Poliseno; her great-grandchildren, Peter Zampine Jr., Katelyn Zampine and Michael Zampine; her brother, Ronald Coughlan and his wife Kathleen of Middleboro. Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rte. 123) Brockton on Wednesday at 8 a.m. thence to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 433 West St., Brockton where a funeral Mass will be celebrated for the repose of her soul at 9 a.m. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours Tuesday 5 - 8 p.m. For directions and guestbook, visit www.RussellFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Enterprise from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2011.

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Gail DiNunno Goodwin

October 7, 2011

Donna, Carol n Nick ~ I am so saddened to learn of your mom's passing, as well as your dad's. It seems like just a short while ago I was speaking with them. Such wonderful people. My deepest sympathy. I will always remember them fondly.

MARK DUHAMEL

October 4, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Al Stepnowsky

October 4, 2011

I am sorry to hear of you Moms passing,my condolences to you and your sisters Nick

Pam Baker

October 3, 2011

Your mother was a very special person and will be greatly missed by everyone. She will always be in our hearts.
With my deepest sympathy. Pam

October 2, 2011

Your beautiful mother will always have a place in our hearts. Rest in peace, Helen. Mary and Guy

billi dimare

October 2, 2011

i'm sorry for your loss nick .. my thoughts and prayers are with you now and always ..

October 2, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a wonderful lady to talk to and she is in a better place now. May God bless her forever.

Love,

Pat and Mike Sergio (Dorrer)

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