Irene L. (Lappin) Bikofsky

Of Needham, age 92, on October 3, 2016, just shy of 65 years of marriage. Daughter of the late Samuel and Dora Lappin.  Beloved wife of Allan.  Cherished mother of Greg and Reva Davis and Richard and Barbara Cataldo.  Grandmother of Shota and Cory (Davis) Furuyama, James and Andrew Cataldo.  Sister of the late Ann and sister-in-law of the late Don Mitchell, Sister-in-law of Jason Bikofsky, Aunt of Barbara McKay, Eric Bikofsky, Emily Bikofsky, and the late John Mitchell and Robert Mitchell.  Also survived by many cousins.  Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Friday, October 7, 2016 at 12:00 noon.  Memorial observance will be at the home of Richard and Barbara Cataldo immediately following the service.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Brigham and Women’s Hospital or the charity of your choice.  The family wants to especially thank Stephanie, Summer and Maddie for their loving care during her final days.