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William D'Alessandro Obituary

William Thomas (Pompei) D'Alessandro, 86, of Scituate, passed away on February 6, 2018. Beloved husband to the late Helen L. (Ross) D'Alessandro, the love of his life to whom he was married to for 55 years, he was the loving father to Richard D'Alessandro of Portland, Oregon, Catherine Martin and her husband Wayne of Marshfield; devoted grandfather to Alexandra and John Martin of Marshfield; son of the late Lucy (Lucia Mascitti) and John (Giovanni) D'Alessandro of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Ortona and Arielle, Italy; brother of the late Joanne M. Fischer of Illinois. He was a graduate of Medford High School, 1950, and Northeastern University, 1957, BS Business Administration. William served his country with honor in the United States Army from 1953-1955 and served during the Korean War as a Corporal in the Military Police Corps and received both the Good Conduct and National Defense Service Medals. His quest for law and order continued until retirement as a Federal Officer with the Veterans Administration. William had a zeal for hunting and a passion for fitness. While he was able, you could find him swimming up and down Minot beach during the summer, making the roundtrip from Surfside to Well Rock. In his final 11 weeks, he was lovingly cared for by the compassionate nurses and staff at Cardigan Nursing Home and passed away surrounded by the same nurses that also lovingly cared for his wife, she a former nurse, and in the hearts of his family. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 12 p.m., St. Marys Church, 1 Kent Street, Scituate. For online guest book, please visit www.richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com. Richardson-Gaffey 781-545-0196

Published by The Scituate Mariner from Feb. 8 to Feb. 21, 2018.
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Remembering both your parents. I worked with your Mother for many years at Cohasset Knoll and also remember seeing both your parents about time-always together. So sorry for your loss.

March 6, 2018

Mr. D'alessandro was always generous to me. He was solid until the end. I am sure he and Mrs. D'alessandro are enjoying the splendors of heaven.

Jeremy Henon

February 16, 2018

Papa- it's hard to put in words the impact you have had on my life. From when I was a young ballet dancer teaching you how tights and leotards work, through to almost the end of my college career, you have given me endless praise, support, and love. Thank you for being a role model, a teacher, and the best grandfather a girl could ever hope for. I miss you every day. I love you Papa.

Ali Martin

February 11, 2018

I will miss your sense of humor and quick wit. You were always so kind to me. Love to you and Helen always ❤

Cheryl D'Alessandro

February 11, 2018

What I will miss most is having someone I can call Dad, but I am eternally grateful that I could call you that for so long. I know you will be watching over me and still keeping me safe even though I am a grown woman. It's been an honor to call you my Dad.

Cathy Martin

February 9, 2018

Thank you for helping shape the man I am today and for always having my favorite type of ice cream every time I visited. I guess its time for me to start buying it for myself! Love and miss you

John Martin

February 9, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

February 8, 2018

Sorry for your loss...hold on to all those wonderful memories.
Love,
Lisa, Joe, Morgan and Nicholas Lacasse

Lisa Lacasse

February 7, 2018

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