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Victoria Koeser - sign guestbook
Koeser- Of Stoneham, Victoria (Scheffel), Age 89, died on July 31, 2008 at the Arnold House Nursing Home. She was born and raised in NYC, and lived in Cranford, NJ for 50 years until shortly before her death. Victoria is survived by her daughters, Joyce John of South Boston and Dorre Street of Stonington, CT; her son-in-law Steve John and her beloved grandson Daniel John. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, August 10, from 2-6 p.m. at 666 E. Sixth St., South Boston. Relatives and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Paws for a Cause, 4646 South Division, Wayland, MI 49348. The family is grateful to the staff at the Arnold House for their exceptional care, kindness and support during Victoria's last months.
Anna Filzow - sign guestbook - view guestbook 
Filzow- Of Dorchester formerly of the West End, Boston, July 2, 2008, Anna (Kondrateow), Age 93, Beloved wife of the late Piotr. Loving mother of Boris, Olga and her husband Fred Holler, Nikolai and his partner Barbara Albrycht, Vladimir and his wife Leah & Fiodor and his wife Jayne. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, Donna & Richard Lee, Alexander & Gabriella, Deanna & Justin Filzow. Panichida & Funeral Services Monday July 7 at 9 a.m. at the Cambridgeside Funeral Home, 93 Otis St., E. Camb. (nr. Lech. sq.). Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 2-4 p.m. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the charity of your choice.
Stanley P. Pladziewicz - sign guestbook - view guestbook  
Pladziewicz- Of Medford formerly of Cambridge, May 4, 2008, Stanley P., Age 85, Beloved husband of Anna (Puzinas). Loving father of Dr. Paul & his wife Ramona, Dr. John & his wife Theresa, Dr. David & his wife Dr. Kathryn Vitiello, Mark & Ann Marie, Jane & Nancy Pladziewicz. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and many loving nephews & nieces. Brother of the late Helen Piekos, Sonia Zoglio, John, Witold & Harriet Pladziewicz. Funeral from the Cambridgeside Funeral Home, 93 Otis St., E. Camb. (nr. Lech. Sq.) Friday at 8:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, 49 Sixth St., Camb. at 9:30 a.m. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Late WWII Navy Vet.
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Siwik- Of Brockton formerly or Somerville, April 30, 2008, Stanley M., Age 55, Beloved father of Jonathan & his wife Jeanne, Jason & his wife Beverly. Cherished grandfather of David, Danny & Drew Siwik. Brother of Michael Witkowski, also survived by his beloved companion of many years Donna Mitchel & her children Colin, Morgan & Devon. Funeral from the Cambridgeside Funeral Home, 93 Otis St., E. Camb. (nr. Lech. Sq.) Tuesday at 8 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, 49 Sixth St., Camb. At 9 a.m. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 p.m. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Catholic Charities.

Thadeusz "Teddy" Straube - sign guestbook - view guestbook  
Straube- Of Cambridge, April 30, 2008, Thadeusz "Teddy", Age 88, Beloved husband of the late Janina (Janczak) Straube. Loving father of Mary Barbara Baker & her husband Frederick of Arlington and Henry Straube of VA. Cherished grandfather of Frederick Baker III of Cambridge and Robyn & her husband Brian Messier of FL. Funeral from the Cambridgeside Funeral Home, 93 Otis St., E. Camb. (nr. Lech. Sq.) Monday at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, 49 Sixth St., Camb., at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 6-9 p.m. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Late manager and bartender Cambridge Polish Club for over 40 years. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Teddy's memory to Sacred Heart Church, 49 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141.
Barbara T. Barry - sign guestbook - view guestbook 
Barry- Of Cambridge, April 27, 2008, Barbara T. (McQuade), Age 77, Beloved mother of Debra, John, Judy & her husband Paul Thomas & Diane Barry, also survived by 4 cherished grandchildren and Dear friends Walter Ciampa, Maureen Kelly & Barbara Knights. Funeral from the Cambridgeside Funeral Home, 93 Otis St., E. Camb. (nr. Lech. Sq.) Friday at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Cambridge St., Camb. at 10 a.m. Relatives & Friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8pm. Interment Cambridge Cemetery.
Dorothy A. Blynn - sign guestbook 
Blynn- Of Pembroke formerly of East Cambridge, April 24, 2008, Dorothy A., Age 71, Beloved daughter of the late Edgar & Jeanette (Landry) Blynn. Loving Sister of Edgar Jr., & the late Elaine Harper, also survived by many loving nephews, nieces and friends. Visiting hours at the Bartlett-Garrity Funeral Home, 338 Court St., Plymouth Tuesday 4-6:45 p.m. followed by a Prayer Service. Relatives and friends invited. Interment service private. Please make donations in Dorothy's memory to Road to Responsibility, 7 Lydia Ford B, Pembroke, MA 02359.
Leokadia B. Carver - sign guestbook
Carver- Of Cambridge, April 24, 2008, Leokadia B. (Swider), Age 87, Beloved wife of the late Glen E. Loving mother of Barbara A. Carver & her husband Andrew S. Anzalone. At the request of the family, all services were privately held. Please make donations in Leokadia's memory to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Anne M. Cherubino - sign guestbook - view guestbook
Cherubino- Of Cambridge & Burlington, April 8, 2008, Anne M. (McCaigue), Age 65, Beloved mother of Louis Jr. & his wife Jane, Ann & her husband Peter Robdau, Sr., Robert & his wife Flordelis, Zelia Cherubino, Paul, Joseph & John Cherubino. Former wife of Louis Cherubino, Sr. Cherished grandmother of Michael Cherubino, Kristen Cherubino, Nicole Cherubino, Jennifer Cherubino , Robby Cherubino, Jr., Lindsay Cherubino, Jessica Cherubino, Joseph Cherubino, Jr., Ashley Cherubino, Peter Robdau, Jr. & Holly Anne Robdau. Dear sister of Robert McCaigue, Joan Viola, John McCaigue & Helen Munro. Funeral from the Cambridgeside Funeral Home, 93 Otis St. E. Camb (nr. Lech. Sq.) Saturday at 9 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, 49 Sixth St., Camb. at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Anne's memory to VNA Hospice Care, 100 Sylvan Rd., Suite G-500, Woburn, MA 01801. Late 30 year employee Middlesex Superior Court.
Virginia Field - sign guestbook
Field- Of Salem, April 2, 2008, Virginia, Age 92, Beloved wife of the late Peter. Loving aunt of Mario Costa Rita and his wife Fatima, Helder Costa Rita and his wife Teresa, Goretti Miller and her husband Mel, Lourdes Carmichael and her husband Bruce, Fatima Costa Rita and the late Jose Costa Rita. A Mass to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 3 p.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 50 Walsh Avenue, Peabody. Relatives and friends invited to attend Memorial Mass.
Christopher Lulasky - sign guestbook
Lulasky- Of East Boston, Suddenly March 24, 2008, Christopher, Age 66, Beloved son of the late John & Mary Lulasky. Loving brother of the late John Lulasky. Dear Uncle of Kimberly Lavigne of Rhode Island. At the request of the family, all services were privately held.
Vito A. Foti - sign guestbook - view guestbook  
Foti- Of Cambridge, March 24, 2008, Vito A., Age 70, Beloved father of Vito A. Jr., Michael Foti & Peter Thomas, also survived by 8 grandchildren, brother of Ann Hornsby & Virginia Powers. Funeral from the Cambridgeside Funeral Home, 93 Otis St., E. Camb. (nr. Lech. Sq.) Thursday at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, 49 Sixth St., Camb. at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Interment Cambridge Cemetery. Late employee City of Cambridge Water Department.
Paul Dalba, Jr. - sign guestbook - view guestbook 
Dalba- Of Medford formerly of East Cambridge, March 21, 2008, Paul, Jr., Age 68, Beloved husband of Rose (Dederichs). Loving father of Rosemarie Moehring and her husband Jim, Michael & James Dalba, dear brother of Sarah Ferdinand, Jack Dalba, Geraldine "Cookie" Gaspar & Marie DeVellis, and the late Ralph Dalba and Sabina Mullen, also survived by 5 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Cambridgeside Funeral Home, 93 Otis St., E. Camb. (nr. Lech. Sq.) Tuesday at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Cambridge St., Camb at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 p.m. Interment Cambridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hallmark Health Visiting Nurse Assoc. & Hospice, 178 Savin St., Suite 300, Malden, MA 02148. Late Air Force Vet.

Frank Dziadul - sign guestbook 
Dziadul- Of East Cambridge, March 20, 2008, Frank, Age 83, Beloved husband of Ruth (Marshall). Funeral from the Cambridgeside Funeral Home, 93 Otis St., E. Camb. (nr. Lech. Sq.) Monday at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, 49 Sixth St., Camb. at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 6-8 p.m. Interment New Calvary Cemetery, Boston. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Frank's Memory to a charity of your choice. Active in the Polish Underground, Former Owner of Helen's Curtain Shop, Arlington, MA., Late U.S. Army Vet.

 
George P. Diamond - sign guestbook 
Diamond- Of Lexington and Scituate, March 17, 2008, George P., Age 85, Beloved husband of Ann (Ryan). Loving father of Georgette Lorenzetti and her husband Stephen, Denise Scarpa and her husband John, Kevin Diamond, Patricia Anderson and her husband George, Susan Franey and her husband Jim, Jon Sicco and his wife Maryellen. Cherished grandfather of 11 granddaughters, 2 grandsons, and 1 great granddaughter. Funeral from the DeVito O'Donnell Funeral Home, 1145 Mass. Ave., Arlington, Thursday at 9 a.m., followed by a Liturgical Blessing in St. Bridget Church, 2001 Mass. Ave., Lexington at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations in George's Memory to Boston Medical Center, Moakley Cancer Care Campaign, 801 Mass. Ave., 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02118. Late World War II Vet, Army Air Force. Arrangements are under the direction of Szulewski's Cambridgeside Funeral Home.
Edward S. Pryszmont - sign guestbook  
Pryszmont- Of Cambridge formerly of Reading, March 13, 2008, Edward S., age 95, Beloved husband of the late Stasia (Lenkowski) & loving father of the late Edward S., Jr. Father-in-law of Mary Pryszmont and dear grandfather of Antoni Pryzmont & Scott McCabe. Funeral from the Cambridgeside Funeral Home, 93 Otis St., E. Camb. (nr. Lech. Sq.) Monday at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, 49 Sixth St., Camb. at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 2-4 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Eddie's Memory to a charity of your choice.
Helen (Smorawski) Petrowicz - sign guestbook 
Petrowicz- Of Cambridge, February 10, 2008, Helen (Smorawski), age 90. Beloved wife of the late Zygmund and devoted mother of Richard Smorawski & his wife Bernadette. Funeral services are being planned for a later date.

Garrett M. Moore - sign guestbook - view guestbook
Moore- Of Attleboro formerly of Cambridge, February 1, 2008, Beloved Father of Junior Moore, loving Brother of Charles Moore, Cherished grandfather of Kiara Moore, former husband of Arliette Moore, dear friend of Tina & Ellis Soares, Deborah Bell & Karen O'Connor. Visiting hours at the Cambridgeside Funeral Home, 93 Otis St., E. Cambridge, (nr. Lech. Sq) Wednesday Feb. 6th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday Feb. 7 at 11:00 a.m. in the Bigelow Chapel, Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge.  Reverend Jewell Hardmon Officiating. Those attending the funeral service are asked to go directly to the Bigelow Chapel. Recent retiree Captain Middlesex County Sheriffs Department.  In lieu of flowers please make donations in Garrett's Memory to the Cancer Research Fund, 2001 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135.

Augusta"Gusty" Trainor- sign guestbook - view guestbook
Trainor- Of Brighton, January 3, 2008, Augusta "Gusty" (Cappella), Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence, Loving and caring mother of Patrick of Andover & the late Toni of Oregon, she is also survived by 6 grandchildren and is predeceased by 7 brothers, 2 sisters and is survived by a brother of Plymouth. She was the daughter of the late Feleice & Angelina (Lionetti) Cappella. Gusty will be sadly missed by her family and friends to whom she was totally dedicated. Funeral Services Private.
Irene Young - sign guestbook
Young- Of East Cambridge, December 27, 2007, Irene (Niemynski) Beloved wife of the late Clarence, Devoted mother of Patricia George & Lauren Young, also survived by 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass is being planned, time & date to be announced.