Barra, Josephine R.
By Canton CitizenJosephine R. Barra (Catalano), 96, of Canton, passed away November 21 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Norwood, she was raised in East Boston and graduated from East Boston High School. She previously lived in Dorchester and has lived in Canton since 1962 where she worked for a time as a teacher’s aide. In her free time she loved to cook and spend time with her family.
Beloved wife for over 70 years of Guy F. Mother of Lorraine Barra of Arlington, Guy J. Barra of Canton, and Robert Barra of Mansfield. Grandmother of Leanne Laferrera of Bellingham and Colleen Barra of Boston. Great-grandmother of Gianna and Stella Laferrera. Sister of the late Mario Catalano.
A funeral mass was held Monday in St. John the Evangelist Church in Canton. Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canton. Donations may be made in her memory to Seasons Hospice, 1 Edgewater Dr. #103, Norwood, MA 02062. Arrangements by the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington Street. For guestbook, see dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com.
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Posted by Canton Citizen
on Nov 28 2019. Filed under Obituaries.
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