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Lillian Santosuosso Obituary

Scituate Lillian M. (Russell) Santosuosso of Scituate formerly of Milton, died at home on April 25 after a brief illness. Loving wife of the late Louis G. Santosuosso. Lillian was born in Wellesley and raised in Boston. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy, Roxbury and Bryant & Stratton College, Boston. After graduation, Lillian worked for James O. Welch Co. in Cambridge as the receptionist. After her marriage in 1948 to Louis, they moved to Milton where they raised their family. From 1967 to 1988 she worked for Hendries Ice Cream in Milton as the receptionist. In 2000, Lillian and Louis moved to Scituate. Lillian loved being in Scituate and living right on the ocean. She especially loved being a grandmother to her five grandchildren. Everyone who met Lil fell in love with her. Devoted mother of Andrea M. Foley (Santosuosso) and her husband Robert of Scituate, Philip M. Santosuosso and his wife Judith of Milton and the late John J. Santosuosso and his wife Heather of Scituate. Grandmother of Robert E. Foley of TX, Caitlin E. Foley of Scituate, Julie A. of TX, Andrew J. and Philip D. Santosuosso both of Scituate. Also survived by devoted sisters-in-law Julia Alongi of Weymouth, Eleanor Dawkins of AZ, Cleta Tassinary of Quincy, many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Rd., Scituate, on Wednesday, April 30th at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthonys Church, Cohasset at 10 a.m. Burial to follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Scituate. Visiting hours on Tuesday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Foyer of Charity, 74 Hollett St., Scituate, MA 02066. Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home 781-545-0196

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 28 to Apr. 29, 2008.

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Jack & Mary Lawless

April 29, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bill & Jeanne Dawe

April 29, 2008

Andrea & Philip,

So sorry to read of your mother's passing in the newspaper. Though we both retired many years ago, she was always thought of by my wife Jeanne and me. Your mother and father were very special people and they both will always be remembered by us. I always ended my Christmas cards to Lil, by saying " I love you". Lil, I still do.

The best to both of you.

Bill and Jeanne Dawe

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

April 29, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Brad White

April 28, 2008

I am so sorry to learn of Lillian's passing.

Your Mom was the best! My mentor, confidant, coach, gatekeeper, strategist and friend.

For many years Lillian was like my 2nd mother while she ran the switchboard at Hendrie's. A real class act, the best telephone voice and manner of anyone I have ever worked with in over 30 years...She lived life with a smile every day--I loved her as a person--will miss her and will always smile when I think of her.
Fondly,

Regina Marquis

April 28, 2008

Philip,
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you & your family at this difficult time.

Maureen Foley

April 28, 2008

Andrea, You were so lucky to have had two wonderful, loving people for parents. They gave you a secure and happy childhood. I will always think of Lil as a fellow Point Shirley girl! May all your happy childhood memories give you joy. Maureen and Paul

Cheryl & Tim Cantrell

April 27, 2008

To Andrea, Big Phil, Heather, Bob, Judy and the kids
Nana was a wonderful, caring, loving woman. We will miss her tremendouly or prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Love to you all'
Cherie and Tim

Tom Foley

April 27, 2008

Andrea, I'm saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. My memories of her are much like the ones I have with you, fun and festive, always around food, drink and family. I hope the pain of your loss is soon replaced by the fond memories of life with her.

All our love and sympathy,

Tom, Stephanie, Allison and Timmy.

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