Obituary: M. Lorraine 'Sis' Labriola, Taught Tap Dancing Lessons

The following is from Lynch -Cantillon Funeral Home.

M. Lorraine “Sis” (Foley) Labriola passed away at the Sawtelle Family Hospice Home in Reading after a very brief illness. The beloved wife of the late Anthony M. “Tony” Labriola, she was 86.

Born in Woburn, she was the one of two children born to the late John and Abbie May (Campbell) Foley. Sis grew up in the Salem Street area of the city; raised and educated in Woburn, she was a graduate of Woburn High School, Class of 1946.

In 1951, she married the love of her life, Tony Labriola, to whom she was dedicated for 58 years. Together they brought into the world two sons, who were her world. She remained home until both children were well into school and during that time she hosted tap dancing lessons to many Woburn residents in her home. Sis began working at City Hall in the Treasurer’s Office, where she was a friendly face and dedicated worker for over 20 years.

Sis loved being busy and was always on the go! Florida for the winters and the other trips which literally took her around the world over the years. Both she and her husband loved to travel and travel they did. She kept traveling with her dear friends after Tony passed away in 2009.

Over the years, the family always vacationed in Maine in and about the Oxford Hills; their favorite spot though was Thompson Lake, where they have spent their summers for over 25 years. Sis also managed to keep dancing throughout her life. When the opportunity arose, she danced, and for over the last decade, Tuesday was her favorite day at the Senior Center as it was time to dance and share in some fun with friends.

A truly care free, independent and social woman, Sis lived a life that was full. Her family and her friends were her world, and they all kept in step, cherishing all their wonderful times together.

In addition to her husband, Tony, Sis was sadly predeceased by her son, Donald A. Labriola, and her brother, John Foley.

She is lovingly survived by her son, Randy J. Labriola, and his wife, Pat, of Peabody, her grandchildren, Justin Labriola and Julia Coffin, and her great-granddaughter, Ava Marie.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend calling hours in Lane Funeral Home, 760 Main St., Winchester, on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9-11 a.m. Services and interment are private.

Remembrances may be made in Lorraine’s memory to the Woburn Senior Center, 144 School St., Woburn, MA 01801. Professional services are under the direction of the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home.