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Mr. Aquilano was born in Apricena, Italy, on July 22, 1923, the son of the late Domenico and Isabella (DiLella) Aquilano. He was married to his beloved wife, Emma (Furlong) for 56 years until her death in 2006.
Before his retirement, Mr. Aquilano was a tailor and worked many years as a foreman for Cosmopolitan Co., in Boston.
He was the father of Dominic and his wife, Christina, of Bourne, Robert and his wife, June, of Southborough, Deborah and her partner, Jean Enright, of Bourne; and grandfather of John and Lauren Aquilano of Bourne. He was also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be held from The DeVito Funeral Home, 761 Mount Auburn St., Watertown, on Thursday, at 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Watertown. Interment is in St. Patrick Cemetery. Visiting hours are at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m.
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Vicken Papazian
September 13, 2009
While I hadn't seen Mr. Aquilano since roughly 1975, I was close childhood friends of Debbie and want to extend my belated but heartfelt condolences to the Aquilano family.
Carla DiPietro DelPapa
June 21, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I have nice memories of both your parents.
maria matarazzo
October 25, 2008
The Matarazzo family sends their condolences. We just learned that Anthony passed on. We are praying for you and hope that wonderful memories help to ease your sorrow.
Rose Matarazzo
Note: Anthony Matarazzo passed away on Sept. 15.
Mike Casey
October 22, 2008
Mr. Aquilano,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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Sally Houghton
October 15, 2008
Deb and Family -
I am so sorry for your loss.
You all, are in my thoughts.
Sending love and light,
Sally
Frederick Caraviello
October 14, 2008
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. We have been friends for seventy years and have many wonderful memories of our summer picnics and our times in the North End.
Frederick and Bobbe Caraviello, Sr.
Christie Nystrom
October 14, 2008
Aquilano family, my thoughts and love are with you all. I enjoyed your dad very much. Blessings on his journey. Christie
Darlene Checchi
October 14, 2008
Dom, Rob and Debbie,
I'm so sorry about your Dad. I have good memories of him and your mom when I was a kid - they were both always good to me. Love, Darlene
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