Janet M. (Zizza) Comerford – 92, of North Reading, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the Lawrence General Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Comerford.
Born in Boston, MA on July 15, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Constance (Marenna) Zizza. Janet was a graduate of Christopher Columbus High School in Boston’s North End and Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in Boston.
She was an Administrative Assistant for many years for NELCO (New England Lead Company) in Woburn. Janet was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved cooking, reading, traveling and most of all, spending time with her family. She loved art, photography and the local North Reading Public Library Book Club.
Family members include her loving son, Thomas J. Comerford, Jr. and his wife Brenda (Zingapan); daughters, Karen M. Sullivan and her husband Timothy and Lauren J. Ream and her husband Ben; late brothers, Joseph J. and John A. Zizza; sisters, Constance Smith and the late Marilyn A. DiFonzo; seven grandchildren, Daniel, Connor, Isabelle, William, Madeleine, Matthew and Caroline.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 7, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Stret, North Reading, followed by an 11:00 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Friends of the Flint Memorial Library, P.O. Box 576, North Reading, MA 01864, or the Alzheimer’s Association @https://act.alz.org/
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Janet was a wonderful neighbor and friend for many years, may she rest in peace
Thank you Mrs. Dyment! She valued your friendship.
She is free now and with my father.
Take care,
Karen
sorry to hear of mom passing…my condolences to the family….god bless
So sorry for your loss
Dear Karen,
We embrace you with God’s loving grace as you grieve that your mother is no longer physically present on this earth. May you receive the abundant love poured out for you to comfort and hold you now. We love you and are very sorry we can’t be with you in person on Thursday. You are such a blessing and I trust you will continue to receive the blessings of peace, hope and love from our God, your family and friends. Lovingly, Jane and Tom.
I’m so sorry. Condolences to the family.