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Vera Giarolo Obituary
Born on April 23, 1924 in Lee, MA, one of nine children to Marco and Diana Piccini Buffoni, she grew up in the Little Italy section of Lee, living there for 95 years before moving to Kimball Farms. At the age of 27 she married Ottavio Giarolo on May 26, 1951. They celebrated 33 years of marriage until Tavio's passing on September 30, 1984. On June 10th of this year, she was awarded the Boston Post Cane.
Vera is survived by her two sons: Robert and his wife Cindy Giarolo and Paul and his wife Fiona Giarolo, all of Lee; her brother: Lawrence "Babe" Buffoni also of Lee; five grandchildren: Andrew, Adam, Tony, Tara and Deaglan; three great grandchildren: Katy, Sam and Ava. She is predeceased by her sisters: Gloria Griffin and Lea Zavattaro and five brothers: Raymond, Joseph, Everett, Harry and Mario Buffoni.
A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be on Friday, October 3rd at 10 AM at St. Mary's Church in Lee. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 4-6 PM at the Kelly Funeral Home in Lee. Friends wishing may make donations to Kimball Farms N.C.C. / Activity Fund in c/o the Kelly Funeral Home 3 Main Street, Lee, MA 01238.
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Brenda McDarby
October 8, 2025
Paul, Robert and family. I´m sorry for the loss of your mom Vera. May love and strength carry all of you. Sincerely,
Brenda McDarby
Bill Delsoldato
October 2, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kathy Chapman
October 2, 2025
Wow, 101 years old what a blessing I was the hairdresser there for 14 years at Kimball Farms and I remember doing Vera`s hair remembering how hospitable she was inviting me to her swimming pool for a swim with a dear lady. I condolences to all of you she had a real good life.
John A. Bernardo Esq
October 2, 2025
My condolences to the family. May the fond and loving memories be a comfort and always be with you.
Stephen E. O'Brien
October 2, 2025
Giarolo family,
Please accept my condolences.
Gary Lagarce
October 2, 2025
Giarolo family, very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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