Anthony J. “Tony” Cognato Sr. passed away at his Waterboro home on Nov. 27, 2012. Per Tony’s request, services will be private. A celebration of Tony’s life will be held for family and friends on Jan. 20, 2013 from 2-5 p.m. at the former Tony’s Sub Shop in Waterboro. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.autumngreenfuneralhome.com. The Autumn Green Funeral Home at 47 Oak St. in Alfred is respectfully handling arrangements.

Virginia R. Giarusso, 55, of Saco, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 in Boston after a long illness, surrounded by her loved ones. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James St., Saco. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Cote Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forest Glen Cemetery in Reading, Mass. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco. Those wishing to send a private condolence to the family should go to www.cotefuneralhome.com. Donations may be made in Virginia’s name to: American Cancer Society P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, CT 06450.

Nina J. Jochum, age 78, of High Street, Saco, passed away on Nov. 30, 2012 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. Arrangements are with Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made in Nina’s memory to the Bruce Roberts Toy Fund, P.O. Box 7310, Portland, ME 04112, www.brucerobertstoyfund.org, an organization that she faithfully supported.

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