Vivian LIPPE
Obituary

Southbridge: Vivian L. (Lippe) DiGregorio, 86, passed away on Friday, Nov. 17th, peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer.

She leaves her husband of 65 years, Dr. Leonard M. DiGregorio; her three children, JoAnn Kass of Brimfield, Karen Walker and her husband Keith of New Braintree and Alan DiGregorio of Webster; her six grandchildren, Jason Kass and his wife Julie of West Hartford, Jamie Kass of Sturbridge, Azur Ostrowski and her husband Sean of Woodstock, CT, Michael Walker and his fiancé Ashley Davis of Wales, Loryn Walker of Dudley and Nicholas Walker of New Braintree; her seven great grandchildren, Joel Kass of Virginia Beach, VA, Justin Richardson of Hubbardston, Jayden Kass of Sturbridge, Leah Kass of West Hartford, Ashley Palmerino, Madison Palmerino and Cameron Palmerino, all of Woodstock, CT; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Carmen Ciprari. She was born in Southbridge the daughter of Hermas and Isadora (Lapierre) Lippe. Vivian attended Putnam Academy and was a graduate of Mary E. Wells High School in Southbridge. She went on to study nursing at the Memorial Hospital Nursing School in Worcester.

Vivian worked as a special education teacher’s aide in the Southbridge School System, in the grade schools and later at Southbridge High School, retiring many years ago. She was a longtime member of the Harrington Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Vivian lived for her family and friends. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing family dinners for all the holidays. She loved having her house full with family. Vivian was proud of watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren succeed in college and their careers. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her greatest source of Joy.

CHANGE OF SERVICE LOCATION

Her funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 21st, at 11:00am in Notre Dame Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 446 Main St., Southbridge. Burial will be private in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southbridge. There are no calling hours.

Vivian requested to please omit flowers that donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.

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