Loretta M. (Babcock) Prestia Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-05-30T20:00:00
End: 2024-05-30T23:00:00
Location: Gately Funeral Home

We are sad to announce that on May 23, 2024, at the age of 85, Loretta M. (Babcock) Prestia of Melrose, Massachusetts, born in Everett, Massachusetts passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Loretta M. find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Loretta to support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via jimmyfund.org/gift.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gately Funeral Home

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May 30

Visitation

Gately Funeral Home
79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176

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May 31

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Gately Funeral Home
79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176

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May 31

Mass of Christian Burial

Most Blessed Sacrament Church
1155 Main St, Wakefield, MA 01880

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May 31

Burial

Wyoming Cemetery
205 Sylvan St, Melrose, MA 02176

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