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Anthony Agrella Obituary

Anthony Agrella Dracut, was tool and dye maker, Navy vet; 75 DRACUT Anthony Agrella, 75, a longtime resident of Dracut, died Tuesday, August 19th, at the Genesis Westford House in Westford. He was the beloved husband of Rita (Doucette) Agrella to whom he was married for 54 years. He was born in the Medeira Islands, Portugal, on February 21, 1933, and was the son of the late Frank and Augusta (Olival) Agrella. Mr. Agrella was raised and educated in Lowell, and graduated from Lowell High School in 1953. He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a tool and dye maker for over 40 years until his retirement in 1992. Mr. Agrella was a member of St. Marguerite D'Youville Parish at St. Therese Church in Dracut, the Passe Temps Club of Lowell, and the Centerville Social Club. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, cooking, and gardening. In addition to his wife, Mr. Agrella is survived by two sons, Anthony D. Agrella and his wife, Cristina of Dracut and Brian J. Agrella and his wife, Elise of Tyngsboro; two daughters, Denise M. April and her husband, Richard of Florida, and Brenda A. Breda and her husband, David of Alton Bay, NH; a brother, George Agrella and his wife, Susan of Lowell; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a cousin, Nativity; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Agrella was predeceased by two brothers, Frank and Joseph Agrella. AGRELLA Friends may call at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT on Friday from 4 until 8 P.M. His funeral service will be held from the funeral home on Saturday at 10 A.M., followed by his Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11 A.M. at St. Marguerite D'Youville Parish at St. Therese Church in Dracut. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chelmsford. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220. To send an online condolence or for directions, please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com
Published by Lowell Sun on Aug. 21, 2008.

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Wendy Stuart

September 7, 2008

God bless you all at this very difficult time. As their godchild, I have such fond memories of being "spoiled" when I was very young by both Tony and Rita . And no matter how much time had passed, Tony always had a warm hug and smile for me when I saw him. I am very saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with you. Wendy (Pacheco) Stuart

Manuel Gomes

September 1, 2008

I really enjoyed seeing you both at my 75th birthday party last August. Loved Tony like a brother, we hung together a lot while teenagers,will always remember our chasing girls all over lowell and the dancing at the (hoodsie hop) CYO.

Lorraine Parkhurst

August 24, 2008

So very sorry to hear of Tony's passing.
Thoughts&Prayers with you and family.
Fred & Lorraine Parkhurst

Frank Gouveia

August 24, 2008

George,
I extend my condolences to yourself and your family on the passing of your brother. I fondly remember the goods times we all had up at the old neighborhood on back Central Street. May God bless the Agrella family in this time of grieving.

Rosemary Tate (Pacheco)

August 22, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Words just do not say enough at times like this.
Tony was a good man, loved by many and a great friend to my parents (Gil and Gloria Pacheco). He is in heaven and could very well be planning a game of penny annie with them , just like the old days. They are all in good company up there.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed.

Nancy Snyder ( Pacheco)

August 22, 2008

I can only be thankful that we were able to see both you when we had Dad's ( Gil Pacheco) 75th Birthday party.
My thoughts are with all of you. It just seems so unfair when we loose someone so dear to us.

I understand how you are feeling because with both my Mom and Dad gone now, we have an empty spot in our hearts.
If there is anything we can do for you, please do not hesitate to call.
Nancy ( Pacheco) Snyder and family

Lorraine T. stimpson

August 21, 2008

So sorry to here about your loss. He was a good man.I remember the good times we had down centralville social club. He will always will be remembered in my prayers.

Frank Agrella

August 21, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

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