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Albert DePamphilis Obituary

DePAMPHILIS, Albert R. 76, of Naples, FL, passed away October 13, 2008. Formerly of Belmont, MA, where he served for 26 years on the Belmont Fire Department, Al also developed real estate in Boston and owned and operated several small businesses. In addition, he was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served on the USS Mercury in the Mediterranean. The son of Italian immigrants, Al was fiercely proud of his Italian heritage, enjoyed playing golf and fishing off of the Naples Pier. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luigi and Rachele, and his three brothers: John, Rick, and Louie. He is survived in life by his loving wife and partner, Laura (Rayen), his sister, Lucia, his proudest accomplishments,- his five daughters, Rachele, Marianne, Kathleen, Elizabeth, and Ellen Marie, their husbands Ronald Caccavaro, Robert MacLeod, Douglas Snow, John Analetto, his seven grandchildren Melissa, Robert, Amanda, Lyle, Brian, Alexa, and Eric, his former wife, Kathleen (Walsh), and many nieces and nephews. His was a rich and full life, and he will be greatly missed. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Saint Joseph Church, Common Street, Belmont, MA at 10:30 AM. The family will receive condolences immediately following the Service in Saint Joseph's Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Al's name to Corunum Meal Center, 191 Salem Street, Lawrence, MA 01843-1427.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 17, 2008.

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John & Jamie Marzano

October 25, 2008

Laura and DePamphilis family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Al was an angel. We first met him while he was walking his dog, and we were considering a condo purchase in Forest Glen (Naples). He said we wouldn't go wrong, and he was right. We are forever grateful to have met and known him.

Yolanda McGee

October 24, 2008

Dear Laura & Family,
The first time I met Al, he asked me: "Do you call it gravy or sauce?"
Tommy and I were very fond of him and deeply saddened to hear of your loss.
God Bless You!
Yolanda & Tommy McGee, Forest Glen, Naples

Mike Casey

October 23, 2008

Mr. DePamphilis,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice-first for our Country when you served in the USN during the Korean War and secondly for the citizens of Belmont when you served with the BFD. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Jan and Walt Mehl

October 22, 2008

Laura, we were so sad to hear about Al. We will always remember him as our "jolly" neighbor upstairs. He was a good man and the world is less happy without him. God bless you Laura.

Ronald Blanchette

October 22, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the DePamphilis family.

Although I haven't seen Al in a number of years, or bumped into him in my 6 years of wintering in Naples, I do remember him as a dedicated Firefighter who always talked about his family whenever I stopped by the firehouse. Again, my sympathy to all the family.

Ronnie Blanchette
Belmont Police Retired

George Seger

October 21, 2008

Laura, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this tough time. You know music can sooth the soul.

Keith Klimas

October 21, 2008

Laura, Sorry for your loss Al will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful person. Keith(Lennar)

Jim & Sara Chatham

October 20, 2008

Dear Laura:
We extend sincere sympathy to you and your family at this time of great sorrow. May the good memories bring you solace.

Belmont Firemens Relief Association

October 20, 2008

Deepest sympathy to the DePamphilis family. He will be missed by his brothers at the Belmont Fire Department.

william thorndike

October 19, 2008

Laura

Liz joins me in sending deepest condolances. Al was a great guy, we never had a bad time as we laughed it up around the Motley's table.

Warmest affection Bill

October 19, 2008

Dear Laura,
All three of us have lost a best friend and loved one! We love you and grieve with you and will do our best to provide support in your grief.

Love,
Tom Motley & Dorothy Cameron
Small Point, ME, & Estero, FL

Maria Gallinaro

October 19, 2008

Kalthleen and The DePamphilis Girls,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Keep close at heart all memories, for so few are cherrished.

Much Love and Peace,
Maria

Jeff & Barb Bilyeau

October 19, 2008

Dear Laura,

We were so sorry to hear about Al. Barb and I will keep you and your family in our prayers and in our hearts.

Jeff & Barb Bilyeau

Alex Beattie

October 18, 2008

We will miss him as he did his rounds, checking on the clubhouse progress.

Alex&Stan,

Bill & Barbara Williams/DiMattio

October 18, 2008

Dear Laura,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Of course, words never suffice for feelings during this time. Just know that you can call on any of us, your friends from Camera Club, who are always there for you.
Barbara DiMattio and Bill Williams

Dottie O'Brien Curtin

October 18, 2008

My sympathy and prayers to your family. Albie, you were still the best usher at the Studio Theatre when I was the candy girl - can't believe we both relocated to Naples - happy to hear you had your Paradise with your family here and you will be remembered fondly in my prayers.

Rhea Nichols

October 18, 2008

My deepest sympathy.

I did not know Al, but it appeared that he had a full and wonderful life... that you and your whole family will remember forever.

Betty & Sonny Saunders

October 18, 2008

Laura,
There aren't enough words to express the sadness we feel for you. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Your Naples family is here for you.

AL {Forest Glen Starter} Boyages

October 18, 2008

Dear Laura
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cris Hudson

October 18, 2008

I met Al this summer in Maine and could see and feel the love you all shared. I was overwhelmed to hear the tragic news. I am so sorry for the family's loss. A fellow condo owner, Cris Hudson

John Benjamin

October 18, 2008

Lu,
Sorry to read of your brother's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family. I'd also like to take this opportunity to express my sincerest appeciation and gratitude for al you did in my time of need. (1981) - you are a very special lady.

Caroline Flynn Maloney

October 17, 2008

Rachele, Marianne, Kathleen, Elizabeth and Ellen,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Keep all the happy memories close to your hearts.

"Death ends a life, not a relationship." -Jack Lemmon

Rachele, I remember one day you quoting your father on not being too cheap "if you pay peanuts, you can get monkeys!". One of the great many DePamphilis lessons I was fortunate enough to hear.


Love to you all,
Caroline

Martha Shanahan

October 17, 2008

Dear Lucia and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I wish I could be there on Tuesday but I have my grandchildren all day. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Shall we try to have that lunch we've been planning for three years? Call or email.
Love, Martha

Donna (Resh) Lubofsky

October 17, 2008

Laura,
Our family owned Newtonville Fabric Center in Newtonville, Mass.. We fondly remember your husband.....
Donna (Resh ) Lubofsky
I am Thelma's cousin

Dianne Amiss

October 17, 2008

Deepest sympathy to all the DePamphilis family. We had met Al on several occassions and we have met many of the wonderful DePamphilis family. God bless you all.
Dana and Dianne Amiss

Kay Cordischi

October 17, 2008

Dear Lucia,
We send our sincere condolences to you and your family. We will keep your brother in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Kay & Benny

Russell Iuliano

October 17, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ellen Steward

October 17, 2008

Dear Rachele and Family,
I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. I am thinking of all of you at this time.
Ellen (Sullivan) Steward

Elizabeth Gallinaro

October 17, 2008

My Dearest Friend, Kathleen and the DePamphilis Family
No words could ever say how much I love you all and thank you all. Rachele, Marianne, Kathy, Elizabeth, and Ellen Marie, You have no idea how unselfish you all were to allow me to share your Dad. Al DePamphilis your father always welcomed me as if I was one of his own. He adored each an everyone of you. Always hold on to those precious memories, for no one can ever take that away. Al thank you for always making me feel so special you will always be remembered in my heart and soul. I love you all.
Liz

Ron Vancheri

October 17, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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