- September 7, 1932 - May 16, 2020
- Melrose, Massachusetts
of Claire's Passing
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Dear Karen, Philip, Tim and families,
I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Ranieri's passing. She was a person who really made a difference in so many lives. Our Monday night Girl Scout meetings were a safe harbor from the storms in our home lives. Trips to the International Fair, camping and award ceremonies. Even as I became an adult, she remained a person I thought of often with a smile. Every time I hear someone snap their gum, I
Posted by: Carol-Jean Sheehan (Sheppard) - Reading via Cambridge, MA - Family Friend May 26, 2020
To our dear neighbors and friends, we are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our love to all of you and your family.
Posted by: Stacie and Sergio Ferreira - Melrose, MA - Neighbor May 22, 2020
Morning, Mom!
I just wanted you to know how much we love you and miss you❣ Please behave yourself!
Love you, Karen
Posted by: Karen Tarmey - Melrose, MA - Daughter May 22, 2020
Aunt Claire - thanks for being a guiding light for me and coming into my life. I will miss our conversations and the unconditional love you showed me, Anna, David and Ashleigh. I'll always remember your trip to visit us in Hawaii and drinking mai tai's! Love John
Posted by: John Caccivio - Family May 21, 2020
Karen, Mike, Cara and Sofia , and Phillip , I'm so very sorry for your loss. Claire was a very special lady ! She was such a wonderful grandma to The girls. Always present at everything with a smile. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May she Rest In Peace
Posted by: Paula Meroski - Melrose, MA - Friend May 21, 2020
To the Entire Ranieri family, I'm sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Patrick O'Brien - Brighton, MA May 21, 2020
Aunt Claire will certainly be missed! My sincere condolences to the Ranieri and Tarmey family.
Posted by: Dana Call - Windham, NH - Family May 20, 2020
Dear Ranieri and Tarmey family, We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful mom and will miss seeing her at Philip's performances and events.
We were looking through all the beautiful photos you posted of her and the family. It's evident in each one that the love she had for all of you brought her great joy. May her memory be a blessing.
Love the Watsons
Posted by: Eddie and Ellen Watson - Cambridge, MA - Family Friend May 20, 2020
Auntie Claire you were such a special part of my life. Growing up watching you and my dad making us laugh, spending time listening to your memories at family events, and the way you treated my daughter Grace so lovingly. She misses you as I do. We will always be grateful for the love, laughter and joy you brought us. I could always see my dad in you. Blessings to you and your wonderful family. I love how you have a piece of my heart.
Posted by: Andrea Elliott - Raymond, NH - Family May 19, 2020
I will miss our overnights and our long conversations. We always found lots to talk and laugh about, especially while eating dessert. We've been part of each other's lives for so many years - I love you and will miss you so much
Posted by: Marilyn Elliott - Londonderry, NH - Family May 19, 2020