Born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, she grew up among a large family of close relatives before moving to Massachusetts, where she settled in Pembroke and raised her family. Evelyn worked many jobs to support her family, eventually retiring from an Executive Role at Quincy Savings Bank.
Evelyn was a cherished mother of 3 sons, Robert (Janet), Thomas, and William (Tina). She was predeceased by her son Thomas, who she missed terribly. Evelyn loved her daughters-in-law Janet and Tina as if they were her own daughters. She adored her 4 grandchildren, David Bishop, Jennifer Paniccia (Peter), Matthew Moses (Haille Frazier) and Cody Bishop, three great-grandchildren Aiden, Cameron and Adalynn, who she loved with all her heart.
She was the loving sister of Marion Power of Cocoa, Florida. They were very close and did everything together before Marion’s passing in 2016.Evelyn was a beloved Aunt to Karen Bluel (Matthew) and Linda Sanchez (Rick).Evelyn loved to spend the winters in Cocoa Beach, Florida, before moving there in 2000. She loved taking trips with her friends, especially cruises, and enjoyed being by the ocean. Butterflies were her favorite. In 2017 she moved back to Massachusetts to be near her family.
Evelyn will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family and her kindness. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Visitation will be held in the Sullivan Funeral Home 551 Washington St. (Rte 53) Hanover from 8 -8:45 AM on Thursday, November 5, followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 9 AM at Our Lady of the Angels Parish (Saint Mary’s Church), 392 Hanover Street, Hanover. Burial to follow at Pembroke Center Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations in Evelyn’s memory be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute or the Barbara and Pat Roche Hospice Home.
