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John Tapella Obituary

Scituate John L. Tapella, age 64, of Scituate, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at his home after a brief illness. Mr. Tapella was born and raised in Quincy. He had lived in Scituate for over ten years, previously living in Taunton at the Paul A. Dever School, and earlier living in Quincy. Beloved son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. and Adelaide L. Addie (Pace) Tapella. Devoted brother of the late Roberta F. Tapella. Also survived by many cousins. Funeral Services were conducted at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Thursday, August 14, 2008. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. For those who wish, donations in Mr. Tapellas memory may be made to the Arc of the South Shore, 371 River Street, North Weymouth, MA 02191.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Aug. 14, 2008.

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Dianne Glennon

August 18, 2008

"Little John" - a beautiful flower now in the Master's Bouquet. We miss you.
Anna, Dianne and Robin

Peggie Giovannini/Cahill

August 14, 2008

May Johnny rest in peace. Now Frank Addie Roberta and Johnny are together again in God's care forever, All the Montilio Street families are gone now. Hopefully, there's a Willard St/Montilio St gathering in Heaven.

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