Emilia Marie ( Tortora) Bevivino, age 92, died peacefully on July 4, 2011 at her residence of 6 years, Sunrise of Norwood, MA. Born and raised in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Rose ( Malgieri) Tortora and the sister of the late Frank P. Tortora D.D.S., also of New York. After completing her education, she was employed in management positions by the United States Government / War Department and in her father's factory in the New York City garment industry. She was the beloved wife of the late Bruno J. Bevivino M.D., a family practitioner, and together, they moved to Massachusetts in 1950 and made their home in the Dedham and Westwood area. She is survived by her two sons, Jack R. Bevivino M.D. and his wife Constance of East Greenwich R.I., and Ralph E. Bevivino M.D. and his wife Nancy of Canton, MA and by her daughter , Eileen I. Bevivino-Lawton of Plymouth, MA. She was the grandmother of Caren M. Bevivino of Boston and Eric-Michael Bevivino of Canton. She will be remembered by her dear cousin, Lucille Betro of Walpole, MA and by her nieces and nephews.
A visiting hour and blessing will be held on Friday, July 8, 2011 from 11:00 am to 12:00 p.m. at the Dockray and Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington Street, Canton, MA and a private interment will immediately follow at the Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree MA. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Emily's name to the Physicians for Peace Fund, an organization that works to increase the medical capabilities for underserved nations or to VistaCare Hospice.