Obituary of Julie DiMarzio

Julie A. DiMarzio, a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister passed away at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center on Tuesday evening, May 19, 2009. She was 44 years old. Julie was born, raised and educated in Peabody. She had worked at Raytheon in Waltham and was also a Day Care Provider. Julie and her husband Dan settled in Burlington 15 years ago where they raised their two sons. Julie’s life revolved around her family. She embraced her role as homemaker, making a loving home for her husband and sons. She was a supportive to her sons and their interests and activities. She enjoyed traveling. Wells, Maine was one of her favorite summer destinations. She enjoyed family gatherings and time spent around the pool with family and friends. At the end of her illness, she was lovingly cared for by her family, friends, and staff at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center. Julie was the beloved wife of Daniel W. DiMarzio of Burlington. She was the loving mother of Stephen and Matthew both of Burlington. She was the daughter of Henry & Katherine Wilson of Peabody. She was the sister of Richard Wilson & his wife Helen of AZ, Karen Wilson of Peabody, Laurie Gongas & her husband George of Peabody, and the late Paul Wilson. She was the daughter-in-law of Lillian DiMarzio of Watertown and the late Daniel DiMarzio and sister-in-law of Carol and Mark Sheldon of Burlington. She was also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (Exit 34 off Rt. 128, Woburn side) on Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret’s Church, 111 Winn St., Burlington at 11 a.m. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 p.m. Interment in Pine Haven Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers memorials in Julie’s name may be made to Lahey Clinic, c/o Philanthropy, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805. Richard Wilson's Words of Remembrance Julie My first memory of Julie had to be in the early months of 1964. One evening, when we just finished supper, my mother made an announcement: “I have a surprise for dessert.” Eagerly I asked “strawberry shortcake?” She was telling her brood of four children that she was expecting an Addition in the summer. I wasn’t too disappointed, as my baby sister turned out to be so cute. I Always tell others that mom and dad quit making babies when they reached perfection. My little strawberry shortcake was a strawberry blonde with the greatest dimples on either side of her smiling face. Being exactly 13 and ½ years older, I wasn’t as close to her as my other siblings. But I never loved her any less then they did. After I returned from my stint in the air force, I brought home a new wife and son. Mark was only 6 and ½ years younger than Julie. My son was gifted with a knack of getting on peoples nerves. He and Julie fought like cats and dogs growing up. Later on, they laughed about their fights. But one special time my new family got to spend with Julie lasts in my memory. It was when she was about 12 years old when we took her on a weekend trip to new Hampshire to visit Storyland, Santa’s Village, and the Kancamagus highway. We all enjoyed the trip very much. We ended up moving out west when she was only 19. I asked my dad recently how Julie met dan, her husband. he said she once saw carol hug a good-looking young man and asked her who it was. She said it was her brother and told her she would introduce her to him. We all know what happened after that. Dan must have been listed in the “who’s who book of cream-of-the-crop future husbands.” She had excellent taste in her choice for her prince charming. Although I didn’t get to attend her wedding, I was sent a video tape that I still have to this day. Without thinking, I told my wife that she was the must beautiful bride I ever saw. Fortunately, my wife agreed. God blessed her with a wonderful husband, and two fine young sons, Stephen and Matthew. Also, eventually bailey, the most beautiful Labrador retriever I ever saw. Julie’s ms symptoms began when she hit her 30’s. I never knew her to complain about her situation. I only got to visit her about once a year during the last 10 years. But I always enjoyed the visit very much. I got a call just over two weeks ago from my sister Karen that Julie was in trouble. I booked the first plane from Arizona and have been here since. Our prayers were going up in droves, but god had plans for her in heaven Rather than the miracle we all prayed for. Now it is a time for mourning our loss of our beloved Julie. During this time we should remember the gift of her life that was truly a blessing to us all. I love you, shortcake.