Luciano Villani

MILFORD Mr. Luciano Villani, 77, of Milford MA, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 25, 2008, at Milford Regional Medical Center, after an illness. He was the husband of Mary W. (DiGregorio) Villani, who died in 1989. Mr. Villani was born in Cansano, Italy, the son of the late Costanzo and the late Angelina (Di Pilla) Villani. He attended school in Italy and came to the United States with his family at the age of 16. Mr. Villani was a resident of Milford for most of his life and was a longtime communicant of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. He was also an honorary member of the Italian-American Veterans Post of Milford, and loved tending to his garden. Mr. Villani was first employed at various shoe factories in Milford and later was employed for more than 20 years at the former Draper Corporation in Hopedale. He also was employed at Boston Digital in Milford and worked at Charlie's Express Pizza and Charlie's Mini Mart, in Milford. Mr. Villani is survived by one daughter, Louisa, wife of Constandinos "Charlie" Giokas, of Milford; one son, David Villani of Mendon; three grandchildren, Elias Giokas, Juliana Giokas of Milford and Justine Villani of Mendon; one sister, Mrs. Elisa DeBartolomeis of Milford; and nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, at 9 a.m. from the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, 44 Congress Street, Milford (www.edwardsmemorialfuneralhome.com), followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 10 a.m., in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (lower chapel), 7 East Main St., Milford. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Milford. Visiting hours will be Friday evening, from 5 to 8 p.m.