Jean K. (DiStefano) Sharis of Andover, formerly of Everett, beloved wife of the late Nicholas Sharis, died at her home in Andover on Wednesday, January 9, 2008. She was 91 years old.
Born in East Boston, Massachusetts, she was a beloved daughter of the late Salvatore and Jenny (Pappa) DiStefano.
Mrs. Sharis is survived by three loving daughters and three sons-in-law; Georgine and her husband Michael DiOrio of Andover, Lorraine and her husband Richard Cardoza of North Andover and Jeannie and her husband Robert Ritchie of Westford, one beloved son and one daughter-in-law; George and his wife Marie Sharis of Andover, four cherished grandchildren; Kim and her husband Cario Alpuerto and Nicholas, Christa and Gennie Sharis, one dear great-granddaughter; Madeline Alpuerto, two loving sisters; Mary Maselli and Eleanor Goodine and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral mass on Saturday, January 12, 2008, at 11 AM in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 198 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover. Calling hours will be Saturday, January 12, 2008, prior to the mass, from 8:30 to 10:30 AM in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home 390 North Main Street, Andover. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. For additional information, please visit www.burkemagliozzi.com.