Toni Coviello, 64

Apr 18, 2016

Toni M. Coviello, 64, of East Wareham died April 15 in Tobey Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Helen (Bagge) Coviello.

She was born in Boston and lived in Wareham since 1993. She graduated from Framingham High School. During the Vietnam War, Toni travelled overseas with Bob Hope to entertain the troops. In 1971, she was named “Miss Parris Island.”

Toni had been a foster mother for many years and helped raise 55 children. She enjoyed making jewelry and sewing leather. She was a wonderful cook.

Survivors include her fiancé, Bryce Martin of East Wareham; two daughters, Heather M. McKernan of Falmouth; two sisters, Paula Berardi of Westboro and Jeannie Cohen of Framingham; three grandchildren.

Her services will be private. Visiting hours have been omitted. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements are by the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham. For more info and online guestbook, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.