Sophie (Smuss) Bortolino, 87, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, December 28, 2011.
Sophie was born and raised in Lawrence. She worked for many years at Western Electric, Bolta Products, and most recently at Raytheon Company, where she retired in 1988. Since then, she had been enjoying her retirement years with her husband of 57 years, Ed. Sophie was very active and spent most of her time with her family.
Sophie also enjoyed travelling, spending time at the beach, and socializing with her many friends. She loved to crochet and had made many afghans and shawls for loved ones and friends.
Sophie was the daughter of Catherine (Logvinovich) and Alfred Smuss. Besides her husband, Ed, Sophie is survived by three children, Janis Haynes and her husband Thomas, of Salem, NH; Edward of Hampton Falls, NH; and David of Lawrence, MA; Two grandchildren who were the loves of her life also survive Sophie: Matthew Bortolino of Hampton Falls, NH, and Mia Haynes of Salem, NH. Her three siblings predeceased Sophie: Peter, Helen, and Ann. Four nephews and six nieces also survive Sophie.
Friends are invited to attend a funeral service for Sophie on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 7:00PM at the funeral home.
Friends and family are invited to call on Thursday, January 5, 2012 from 3:00PM to 7:00PM at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home Inc. 35 Merrimack Street, North Andover, MA. 01845.
For more information or to send an online condolence please go to: www.breenfuneralhome.com