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Elizabeth L. Dondero

Elizabeth L. Dondero, a longtime resident of Everett, who had recently moved to Swampscott, passed away on  Wednesday, Dec. 7th, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House, with her loving family by her side. She was 98 years old.  Elizabeth was born in Boston in 1913, the daughter of Francesco and Pasqualina Ferretti.  She  moved to Everett at an early age where she was raised and educated.   In 1938, she married her sweetheart, Arthur J. Dondero, and the two settled down in Everett to raise their family.  Arthur and Elizabeth shared over 35 years together until Arthurs passing in 1973.  Elizabeth was a faithful member of St. Anthonys of Padua in Everett.  She enjoyed a quiet life and appreciated being able to be at home with her family.  

She is survived by her children, John A. Dondero of Everett, Lorraine E. Ellis of Swampscott, and Edward A. Dondero of Saugus, her grandchildren, Lisa, Robert, Jay, Jennifer, Jacquelyn, Brian and Katelyn, as well as 7 great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband Arthur, her parents, Francesco and Pasqualina Ferretti, and her siblings, Andrew Ferretti, Anna Ferretti, and Louise Basso.

Funeral Services will be held from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden on Saturday, Dec 10th, at 7:45AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony of Padua, 38 Oaks St, Everett, at 9AM.  Interment to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, Dec 9th, from 5:00pm  to  8:00 pm.  Donations in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St. Danvers, MA 01923. 

 

Newspaper notice below:

 

Dondero, Elizabeth L.(Ferretti) Dec 7th of Swampscott, formerly long of Everett. Beloved wife of the late Arthur J. Dondero.  Devoted mother of John A. Dondero of Everett, Lorraine E. Ellis of Swampscott, and Edward A. Dondero of Saugus.  Cherished sister of the late Andrew Ferretti, Anna Ferretti, and Louise Basso.  Loving grandmother of Lisa, Robert, Jay, Jennifer, Jacquelyn, Brian and Katelyn, and proud grt-grandmother of 7.  Funeral from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden on Sat, Dec 10th, at 7:45AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony  of Padua, 38 Oaks St, Everett, at 9AM.  Interment to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Fri, Dec 9th, from 5 – 8 PM.  Donations in Elizabeths memory may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St. Danvers, MA 01923.  For Obituary and directions, www.weirfuneralhome.com

 

 

 

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