Erma D. (Oliver) Raimondi of The Arbors, Winthrop passed away at the Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Peabody on September 29, 2016. She was 89 years old. Born in Malden, she was the beloved daughter of the late Mary (Pisella) and Anthony Oliver. A longtime resident of Winthrop, she volunteered at St. John the Evangelist Church as an Eucharistic Minister for many years.

 She was the devoted wife of the late Peter J. Raimondi, Jr. and the loving mother of John of Palm Beach Gardens, Randy and his wife Donna of Winthrop, Peter III and his wife Christine of Palm Beach Gardens, and Billy and his wife Kathy of Revere and Ralph Cantin of West Palm Beach. Cherished grandmother of Andrea, Allyson, Randy, Jr., Michael, Caitlin, Jessica and Beth. Great grandmother of Ryleigh, Ayden, Penelope and Ayva. She also leaves sisters Rosemary Powers of Danvers and Evelyn Conry and her husband Tom of Maryland. She is predeceased by her brothers Jimmy, Freddie, Val, George and sisters Hilda and Ruthie.

 Erma was the proud matriarch of the family home on Cottage Park Road for 47 years. You would usually find her smiling and waving to all who passed by whether on her front porch or tending to her flowers in the front yard. For many years, Erma would shovel snow from her neighbor’s walks because she was able to do so and enjoyed so much helping others. In the early years at Cottage Park Road, Erma would invite children from the Home for Little Wanderers for Sunday dinner.

 Later in life, Erma decided the best way to help others in time of need was to become a Eucharistic Minister at St John’s Catholic Church where she assisted in many funerals. She presided over funerals for the very young to her dearest friends and always found peace and satisfaction that she was helping God.

 Erma will forever be known for her radiant smile. Even up until her final days, the Rosewood staff, visitors and co-residents were met with her smile that they all loved.  She will be missed by so many family members, dear friends, and anyone who was enlightened by her smile, friendship, and caring nature. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will forever cherish her for her motherly and grandmotherly love and guidance.

 The family would like to thank all the caretakers that assisted Erma at The Arbors at Winthrop and especially Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Care Dimensions for their services in taking care of Erma.

 Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the Caggiano Funeral Home on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM followed by a funeral mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop at 11:30 AM. Interment to take place at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Fisher House Foundation 111 Rockville Pike #420, Rockville MD 20850 or go to www.fisherhouse.org

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