Dorothy Aliano, 89, died Thursday April 24, 2008 in the Caldwell Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following her brief illness. She was the wife of the late Pasquale Aliano who died in 1991.

Born in Lynn January 15, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Carmela (Presutti) Tirabassi. Educated in local public schools she was a 1938 graduate of Lynn English. Married in Lynn in 1941 the Alianos  made their home and raised  in Lynn where they  lived until their 1977 move to the  Bayside Apartments, Ipswich. She had been a resident of 11 Agawam Village for nineteen years.

Mrs. Aliano was a longtime member of St Stanislaus Church and Our Lady of Hope Parish in Ipswich. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and sewing for her family and friends. She also enjoyed her  travels with her husband, having visited California, Hawaii and Texas.

She is survived by her son, Guiseppei Aliano of Palm Springs, CA, her daughter, Rita Moon of Kingston, NH, grandchildren Julie Kenney of Northboro and James Moon and his fiancé Beth Barnes of Gilbert, AZ, and a great-granddaughter, Allison Kenney of Northboro. She is also survived by her sisters, Palmina Femino and Lena Coulombe, both of Lynn and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Frederick, Giacondino, Alfred and Casperino Tirabassi, all formerly of Lynn.

Her funeral service will be held Monday April 28 at 1pm in the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home, 6 High St, Ipswich, followed by interment in the New Highland Cemetery. Family and friends respectfully welcomed. Visiting hours are Sunday 4 to 6pm.