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Vivaldo Luciani Obituary

LUCIANI, Vivaldo T. "Val" 92, of Brockton since 1969, died Monday, October 18, 2010, in Hanover at the home of his daughter Cissie and husband Joe Rogan under hospice care and surrounded by family. Born in Willimantic, CT, he was raised in Brattleboro, VT and also spent many years in both Hyde Park and Dorchester. A machinist at Charlestown Navy Yard for many years, he also played the clarinet in a band at the Charlestown Navy Yard and was a shop teacher at Boston Technical School. Vivaldo was the husband of the late Lucille M. (McMahon) Luciani. Beloved father of Valerie Crane of Brockton, Stephen Luciani of Centerville, Cissie Rogan of Hanover, Thomas Luciani of San Francisco, CA, Donna Parella of Jefferson, Raymond Luciani of Scituate, Mary Cleary of Brockton and Marguerite Luciani of Stratford, CT, grandfather of 18, great-grandfather of 8. Brother of Mary Hamilton of NH and the late Mario Luciani, and an uncle of many nieces and nephews. All are welcome to his Funeral Mass Thursday at 9 a.m. in Christ the King Parish, Brockton and burial at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Calling hours respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Norwell Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 91 Longwater Circle, Norwell, MA 02061 (www.nvna.org) See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, 2010.

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Wanda Correa

November 8, 2010

My condolences to you and the family. It is the sweetest memory of Dad and his smile that is in the hearts of many...My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Ellie MacPherson

October 27, 2010

Dear Val,
My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Father. He was blessed to enjoy his family for many years. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

Gerri Bellavia

October 22, 2010

Dear Val ~ My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dianne MacPherson

October 22, 2010

Dear Val -

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Virginia Fernandez

October 22, 2010

Oh, Val, I just found out about your Dad's passing. I am so sorry. My prayers and thoughts are for you and your family. You must have the satisfaction of knowing you were a wonderful daughter. Love, v

October 21, 2010

Val: I just learned this morning of your great loss. May your Dad sleep in peace with the angels and your beloved Mom. I know he is so thankful for you and your family to have taken such great care of him in his last days. Love, Jenny

October 21, 2010

Dear Val, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Louise and Paul Robertson

Karen Comeiro

October 21, 2010

Dear Val: Deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May all your wonderful, heartfelt thoughts of great times had with your Dad live on always within you with great comfort. He is now in a wonderful kingdom... Much Love, Karen

October 21, 2010

Ray and Family, So sorry to hear about your Dad. I'm sure he was thankful that his kids were able to take care of him so he could stay at home in comfort. I know how hard that was for all of you to do. May he rest in peace with the knowledge that he was so loved. You'll be in our prayers for consulation throught your greaving process. Love Phil & Gloria McCann

Michele Morrissey

October 20, 2010

Mary and Family,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad. I hope you are comforted by many fond memories. You and your family members are in my prayers.

Carol and Dick Renaud

October 20, 2010

Ray and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless all of you.

Kelley Malone

October 20, 2010

Valerie and fam.,
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Kelley Malone

October 20, 2010

Val & Family,
May comfort be found in the wonderful memories of your *papa*.

Donna Henry, Attleboro, MA.

Marla Smith

October 20, 2010

Val & Family:
Those we love are never far from us and as long as we speak of them with affection, love and laughter they live on always. Every tear that falls recalls a shared smile or a tender word so let them fall and let the memories comfort you. You are in my thoughts. Love, Marla

Sheryl Reilly

October 20, 2010

Dear Val - my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family at this sad time. Sheryl

Angela Ray

October 20, 2010

Dear Val: My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.

Mary McCormack

October 20, 2010

Dear Val, my heart goes out to you at this sad time. You are a loving daughter and your Dad will always be with you. May all your wonderful memories comfort you. Love, Mary

Luciana D'Orazio

October 20, 2010

Dear Val and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. I know Val that you spent a lot of time with him and he was a special man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy. Love Lucy D'Orazio

Janis McGonagle

October 20, 2010

Val, I am so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know I am thinking of and praying for your family to ease your grief during this time. God bless.

Janis

Edward Charbonneau & Kennis Kahler

October 20, 2010

May the light of his children beam him to the Ultimate White light where endless peace and joy are. So that he my reflect it back to them on their life’s journey. With love to Margo and your Family. Our hugs and prayers hold u all close.

October 19, 2010

Val,

I'm so sorry to hear about your father. Please extend my condolences to your family. I know how special he was to you and your family and you have many special times and memories of him.

Mary Ann Heffernan

October 19, 2010

Dear Val,
With sympathy in the loss of your dad. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Love, Kathy Dewey

Dan Dodge

October 19, 2010

Steve and Family,

So sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Nina Ortiz

October 19, 2010

Val: I was so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Nina

Anita Costantino

October 19, 2010

Val, So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Anita Costantino

Jennifer and Eugene Signorini

October 19, 2010

Cissie, Joe, Chris, Ellen, Emma, Jeff, Greg, and Matt -- and all your family:
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Pa. I know you will miss him terribly and I will have fond memories of him enjoying the celebration of Ellen and Chris' wedding. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Alyce Mann

October 19, 2010

Val, Cissie, Donna, Marguerite and Raymond:

I will miss your dad! He was a man of few words with a wonderful smile and sparkling eyes!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Alyce

Kathleen Hall

October 19, 2010

Dear Valerie,

I am so very sorry for your loss. I know from your stories that your Dad was a special guy and that he will be sorely missed by you and your family. Keeping you in my thoughts. xo Kathleen

October 19, 2010

Dear Val and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Letting you know, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,
Tina and Ray

Mary OBrien

October 19, 2010

Dear Val and family - I am so sorry to hear about your dad - it sounds like he had a wonderful life and he will be missed I'm sure.

Timothy Oneto

October 19, 2010

Dear Val and family: I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and yours will be held in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Much love always, Tim Oneto.

Gina Rogan-Lieb

October 19, 2010

Pa, fond memories, not many words but you knew when he spoke you better listen. You will be missed and loved for an eternity. All our love to our family and may you always remember the happy times. Laugh hard and love often with the love and warmth that both he and Nana L gave so freely.

Gina, Jeff Lieb and family,

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