Phyllis “Peggy” (Dirico) Loves, 94, a resident of Keene, NH passed away peacefully at Bentley Commons of Keene, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, March 22, 2018, following a brief illness.
She was born January 13, 1924, in Woodside, NY the daughter of Guiseppe and Mary (Garavuso) Dirico. She went on to graduate from Bishop McDonald High School in 1942 and attend Katharine Gibbs Secretarial College. On June 12, 1948 she married the love of her life: Paul Loves.
Peggy was a member of the Parish of the Holy Spirit in Keene and was a communicant at St. Margaret Mary Church. Over the past several years she had found a welcoming community at Bentley Commons of Keene, where she was able to build lasting relationships with both staff as well as others who live there. She enjoyed playing Bridge and Bingo with the group there each week and looked forward to events. In years past, she enjoyed playing golf at the Keene Country Club and was a member of the Keene Garden Club. She was also an avid shopper and enjoyed her daily trips to the super-market or to JC Penney to get the best deals. Above everything, she was a devoted Wife, Mother and Grandmother.
She is survived by her son: Phillip Loves of Keene, her daughters: Patrice Loves of Middletown, PA and Paula Robinson and her husband Carl of Noblesville, IN, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and extended family members. She is predeceased by her husband and her three brothers.
A Celebration of Peggy’s Life will be held at the Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court St. Keene, NH on Monday, March 26, 2018 from 5 to 7pm. Family and friends are welcome. There will be a brief prayer service held at 6:30pm.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Cedarcrest, 91 Maple Ave, Keene, NH. 03431.
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