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Hundreds Attend Funeral to Mourn and Remember Kristen Pulisciano

Images from outside of St. Malachy's Church where Pulisciano was raised to rest Thursday morning.

Hundreds of friends, family members and loved ones gathered at this Thursday to mourn the passing of Kristen Pulisciano.

Pulisciano was found stabbed to death in her Burlington home on May 3.  Christopher Piantedosi, Pulisciano's long-term boyfriend, is .

Out of respect for the family, media stayed away from the service and burial proceedings.

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The funeral was conducted by . Pulisciano was laid to rest in Pine Haven Cemetery in Burlington.

Those who wish to make a donation, memorials in Kristen’s name may be made to the Pulisciano Family Fund, care of Northern Bank, 13 Center St., Burlington, MA 01803.

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Candlelight Vigil on Mother's Day

Family members, friends and loved ones of the late Kristen Pulisciano are inviting the community to a candlelight vigil in honor of the .

Pulisciano was found stabbed to death in her home on May 3. Her long-time boyfriend on Monday on charges of her murder.

The vigil is also meant to raise awareness of domestic violence in honor of Pulisciano and her family.

The vigil will take place on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the gazebo on the Burlington Town Commons across from .

"Please come show your support and stand up against Domestic Violence in our community," the invitation to the vigil reads. "We hope to see you there."


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