Letizia 'Lee' (DeVanna) Persechini
Letizia (Lee) (DeVanna) Persechini 90 years old of Avon, MA passed away Monday morning, September 26, 2022, after a brief illness. Lee died peacefully spending her final moments in the company of her two devoted sons and their wives.
Beloved wife of fifty-one years to the late Robert D. Persechini, daughter of the late Phillip DeVanna and Angelina (DeBartolo) DeVanna. Lee was born in Roxbury, MA where she lived for many years. She graduated from Jeremiah E. Burke High School in Roxbury. Over the years Lee worked as a telephone operator in Boston, secretary for Liberty Mutual – Boston and Morse Shoe Company in Canton, MA for over 20 years.
Lee enjoyed spending the winter with her husband in Lake Suzy, FL where she loved playing bocce, bingo, and having a great time with all of the snowbirds from the North. Her getaway travels to Newport, RI in the spring and Ogunquit, ME in the fall were her favorites. She would never turn down the opportunity to play the penny slots when she had the chance. Lee loved to cook and crochet. She was an avid fan of the Red Sox, Bruins, and New England Patriots.
Most importantly, Lee treasured her time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Lee is survived by her two sons, Robert J. of Abington and his wife Therese, Mark P. of Middleboro and his wife Lisa. She was mother to the late Angela (Persechini) McAlarney and her husband Steve. Lee also leaves behind her seven grandchildren Melissa, Ryan, Erica, Andrew, Craig, Kayla, and Kristin. She also leaves behind her thirteen great grandchildren Kadence, Ariana, Alissandra, Noah, Lucas, Thomas, Luca, Matteo, Gavin, Brooks, Greta, Ruby, and Angela who knew and loved her as GiGi.
Beyond her immediate family, Lee was beloved by her extended family her late sister Nancy (DeVanna) Rosa, her late brother Samuel DeVanna and her many nieces and nephews.
Lee’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the medical staff and friends that were involved with her care over the last few months.
Funeral from the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 So. Main St. (Rt. 28), Randolph on Wednesday, October 5th at 9:45am followed by a funeral mass at St. Michael Church in Avon at 10:30am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, October 4th from 4-8pm. Interment St. Michael’s Cemetery, Avon. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Dana Farber Cancer Institute for Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.
Guestbook
First Name: John
Last Name: Evans
City: Lake Suzy
State: FL
Country: USA
Entry Date: 09/29/2022
We will miss her smiling face and her lovely personality.
First Name: Mariluz
Last Name: Sencion
City: North Attleboro
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 09/29/2022
It is my prayer that God will comfort you and your whole family during this sad time. Me he richly bless you as mourn, and may the light of his presence be a continual source of consolation.
I extend my deep condolences to you whole family.
First Name: Brian and Carol
Last Name: Quimby
City: Avon
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 09/30/2022
Dear Bobby, Mark and Family,
Brian and I were saddened to hear of Lee’s passing. We will miss her yelling over the fence to Brian asking for help with different things. She was a great neighbor and like a 2nd mom to Brian. She will truly be missed.
Love, Brian and Carol Quimby
First Name: Scott
Last Name: Teller
City: Saunderstown
State: RI
Country: United States
Entry Date: 09/30/2022
I didn't know Lee, but I've known Bob as both business associate & friend for close to 40 years. His Mom taught him well and she will be missed. May God keep her in his gentle hands and give her eternal peace.
Scott Teller
First Name: Andrea "Dee"
Last Name: Homer
City: East Wareham
State: MA
Country: US
Entry Date: 09/30/2022
Dear Persecchini family, Lee (GiGi) was such a wonderful person she will be greatly missed. Death is so hard leaving all of us so sad. Hopefully the comfort of family and friends over the days, months and years along with memories which we all can treasure.
My sincere condolences and warmest sympathy to all of you, my heart is broken, may she RIP. Sincerely, Dee Homer
First Name: Bob
Last Name: Rose
City: Taunton
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 10/01/2022
Mark Bobby & Family
We are so sorry for your loss
Your Mom was a very special lady and a dear friend to my Mom
She will be missed
Mohegan Sun and McCoy St will never be the same
May she Rest In Peace
Bob & Michelle Rose
First Name: Judi
Last Name: McRae
City: Dracut
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 10/04/2022
Bob so sorry for your loss , our thoughts and prayers are with you! Sending hugs and our love!!