Candeloro J. "Rocco" Maffa

Candeloro Maffa Obituary

Of Wakefield October 11. 2007. Beloved husband of 51 years to Marilyn J. (Dowd) Maffa. Devoted father of Kathleen A. Maffa-Krailo & her husband Robert of Reading, Marianne Maffa Small & her husband Matthew of Dover, N.H. & Jeanne Marie Maffa of Wakefield. Loving "Papa" of Michael Coup, Olivia & Owen Krailo, Jenna & Madison Small. Beloved brother of Pauline LaCabonara of Stoneham, Marie Hubbard of Belmont, Louise Rodrigues of Arlington, Francis "Frank" Maffa of Marshfield & the late Josephine Ferreira & Paul Maffa. Funeral from The Carr Funeral Home 1159 Main St. WAKEFIELD/MELROSE line on Monday at 9 a.m. followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Joseph's Church 173 Albion St. Wakefield at 10 a.m. Relatives & friends are invited. Visiting hours Sunday 2-6 p.m. Interment Forest Glade Cemetery. Late U.S. Navy Vet, of WW 2. In lieu of flowers kindly make memorial donations in Rocco's name to Hallmark Health V.N.A. & Hospice 178 Savin St. Suite 300, Malden, MA 02148. For directions, obituary or to send condolence, visit www.carrfuneral.com.

Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 13 to Oct. 14, 2007.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Candeloro Maffa

Not sure what to say?





3 Entries

This message is to tell about my uncle Rocco in brief words what he meant to all of us.His crazy stories.His knowledge about almost anything and he always had some words of wisdom he would pass on to you.I will always remember how interested he was to know how your life was going.We will miss him.

frank maffa jr.

October 14, 2007

Mr. Maffa,
sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Navy 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.

Mike Casey

October 13, 2007

Marilyn and Family:

My heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. It seems we've shared a lot of experiences these past few years, and this is yet another one. Please know that Rocco's laughing it up with Gordon and Joan right now! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Andrew McRae

October 13, 2007

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results

Make a Donation
in Candeloro Maffa's name

Memorial Events
for Candeloro Maffa

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Candeloro's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Candeloro Maffa's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more