"Dear Joe & Brooke and Julie's entire family.
Bruce and I were so sorry to here of the passing of our dear friend and like family our Julie. Every day we spent with her was a blessing from the Lord. Being with my Julie many days a week for several years was a joy I will remember for as many years as the Lord continues to keep me here in this journey of life. We had many beautiful times together and conversations of life and love and family. Julie loved all of her family first and foremost but the Lord was in first place in her heart. We had so many wonderful Italian American Luncheons together with so many friends who are also so sadden to here of her passing. She always had a wonderful thought about everyone and her smile lit up the table at all the luncheons. Her memory lives on in my thoughts and heart for ever. My prayer is that the Lord will comfort the family as only He can and that we will all be united again with her and our Lord for ever. Her earthly journey is over her heavenly journey has begun. Enjoy your heavenly home and we will see you again someday and never have to say goodbye.
Love Dina your dear companion & Bruce your buddie.
"
In loving memory of
Julia Gatto
February 12, 1937 - June 16, 2022
Naples, FL and Middletown, RI, formally from Canton, MA and Mashpee, MA
Julia Gatto 85, of Naples, FL and Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on June 16th, 2022. Julia was born on February 12th, 1937, in Boston, MA. Her parents were Frank DeSario and Rose Abbasciano from Bari, Italy. Julia was a devoted and caring wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Julia is preceded in death by her son Stephen J. Gatto of Berkley, MA, including her loving husband of 59 years Joseph "Joe" C. Gatto of Naples, FL plus her 3 siblings, Joseph DeSario of Braintree, Joanne Agostino of Braintree, and Nancy DeSario of Abington. She is survived by her son Joseph and wife Brooke Gatto of Naples, FL and Middletown, RI, son Richard Gatto and partner Kristen of Mashpee, MA, daughter-in-law MaryEllen Gatto of Berkley, MA, granddaughter Nicole Gatto Holmes and Husband Arthur Holmes of Dighton, MA, grandson Anthony Gatto of Berkley, MA, two great grandsons Artie and Nate Holmes as well as her sister Marie DeSario of Sharon, MA.
She also leaves behind many loving nephews, nieces, and family members.
Julia graduated from Roxbury Memorial in Roxbury, MA. For her professional career she traveled for many years to Dedham, MA for the American Red Cross and later spent time at Miracle Ear in Falmouth, MA.
Her deep passion over the years was creating and developing many Italian cuisine dishes from her mother's recipes while entertaining family and friends at their home in Canton, MA. Julia enjoyed reading and traveling throughout the U.S.A and Italy with her husband and dear friends. She relished sitting at the beach in Naples, FL and Mashpee, MA appreciating the sunsets with husband as well as meeting for lunch with more of her friends as a member of the Italian American Club in Naples, FL as well.
A private family ceremony will be held for Julia.
Letter to GOD:
GOD, you've just welcomed your beautiful daughter Julia into your home. Our family would like to thank you for allowing us to enjoy and cherish Ma/Julia on this earth for eighty-five wonderful years with her love and joy. And Ma's smile and tenderness made everything in life better! Anyway, we've shed many tears, but now we'll hold onto so many delightful memories.
So, thank you again GOD.
P.S. She will also be an exemplary Angel - so please put her to work, since working was one of her passions! And selfishly, maybe she can visit with us too..
From: Julia's Family
Tributes
"My deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. Your mother is always with you, first during her life then forever in your memory. God Bless "
"My sweet Aunt Julie lit up a room wherever she went. Her generosity, kindness and gentleness will never be matched. Auntie, you will always be in my heart and I will never forget your words of encouragement, beautiful smile and your love for my family. May you enjoy your loved ones in Heaven. You are truly an Angel. ????"
"Julie was a. Gem and I am so blessed to have known her and to have spent time with her in both Middletown and Naples. We enjoyed giggling at water aerobics and Sharing a laugh over lunch? she was always good company.and Julie?s smile was a joy to behold.
Rest In Peace, dear Friend.
My deepest condolences to the entire Gatto Family.
Marguerite O?Rourke."
"Sweet Julie we will always remember your smile and famous compliments ?May you Rest In Peace, Love, David & Cindy ?"