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Ida Manzelli Obituary

MANZELLI, Ida M. (Gatti) In Mashpee, formerly of Watertown, Apr. 1. Beloved wife of the late Attilio M. Manzelli. Devoted mother of Robert A. and his wife Barbara of Watertown, Francis P. and his wife Jane of West Barnstable, Thomas P. and his wife Arlene of Bedford and Marilyn Cookson and her husband John of Marstons Mills. Dear sister of Anna Marcelli of Mashpee, and the late Rena McHugh, Peter, Arthur, Henry and Dorothy Gatti. She is also survived by 11 loving grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and her in-laws: Frank and Dorothy Manzelli and Ruth Gatti. Funeral from the MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home at 270 Main St., on Rte. 20, WATERTOWN, on Tues. at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM in the Church of St. Luke, 132 Lexington St., Belmont. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Calling hours: Mon 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Late member Cornelia dei Gracchi Ladies Lodge OSIA, Watertown, the Watertown Women's and Garden Clubs, St. Luke Sodality. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands, 712 Main St., Hyannis 02571 or to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod, 765 Attucks Ln., Hyannis 02601. For further info, please visit MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonaldwww.macdonaldrockwell.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 4 to Apr. 5, 2010.

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Leonard Dousa

April 12, 2010

To the Manzelli Family. I remember Ida when I was a waiter at Friendly's on Mt. Auburn Street back in the mid- 1980's. She was a kind hearted soul. Very pleasant woman. She always had such beautiful things to say about my Mother. May they both be reunited in their new Spriitual life with God. I know I will see them someday. I love you both!

April 6, 2010

To the Manzelli family, So sorry to hear of your dear Mom's passing. Love and prayers to a beautiful lady,alwayspleasant,and sincere. I have many fond memories of the past. May she rest in peace. Jeanne Iodice.

April 6, 2010

Dear Bob, Fran, Tom and Marilyn,

Dave and I were so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.

Ida was a wonderful woman. I remember when I first met her….it was at a Sons of Italy meeting at the Whitney Plaza. Ida was a very active member, volunteering for many projects and being part of numerous committees. Her happy personality and smiling face made her friends wherever she went.

She and Tillie had a wonderful marriage. I am sure they were role models for all of you.

We will not be able to be with you this week, but please know you will all be in our prayers.

Mary and Dave Russo
Boca Raton, FL

Ed & Deleta McMullin

April 5, 2010

Dear Manzelli Family,

Ed and I were saddened to hear of your mother's passing. Ida was such a lovely, giving woman. I know whe will be dearly missed by all.

Although we cannot be with you in person we will be with you in spirit during these difficult days and keep you all in our prayers.

Christine & Joe Murgo

April 4, 2010

Dear Manzelli Family,

We want to express our deepest sympathies to all of you on the loss of your dear mother. She sure was a love and a very special woman. I was on staff at the Chamber of Commerce when Ida volunteered there and she was so wonderful always helping us out with all our special projects. Ida loved to send people cards and every November we would receive an anniversary card from Ida. She was also a devoted parishioner of the St. Luke’s community, and we would always see her at Mass.

I am sorry we will not be able to be with you this week, but you will all be in our prayers.

There is no doubt in my mind that Ida is in the presence of the Good Lord, she served him well on earth and will now enjoy eternal peace in heaven.

Millie Bille

April 4, 2010

Tom and Arlene & Family: So sorry for your loss. Know that I am thinking of you and praying that good memories will help get you through this difficult time.

Carroll Hanson

April 4, 2010

Mrs. Manzelli has always been a tremendous role model for me. Throughout her life she exemplified unconditional love,tremendous generosity, and compassion for others. She never ever uttered an unkind word about anyone. I shall always remember her warmth, her sense of humor,and her fabulous cooking. She and Mr. Manzelli, as well as Bob, Fran, Tom and the jackpot, Mally, were the best of neighbors. Just as she has lit up our lives all of these years, she lit the skies with sunshine on the day of her death. "Ida," you were loved by everyone who knew you. You will be greatly missed. May God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand.

Love, Carroll (McElligott) Hanson

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