Edward D. Velletri

1929 - 2011

Edward D. Velletri

1929 - 2011

Edward Velletri Obituary

Published by Sperry-McHoul-Pichi Funeral Home on Jul. 5, 2011.
NORTH ATTLEBORO - Edward D. Velletri, 81, of Johnson Street died July 4, 2011 in Attleboro. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (DeMarco) Velletri for 53 years.

Edward was born July 6, 1929 in North Attleboro and was a son of the late Nicholas and Louise (Nardelli) Velletri.

Edward was a lifelong resident of North Attleboro and a 1948 graduate of North Attleboro High School. He then attended Northeastern University before receiving an Associate's Degree from Coyne Electrical School.

He was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and worked as an electrical designer for the Metcalf & Eddy Company in Wakefield for over 32 years before retiring.

He was an avid bowler and also a devoted fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.

In addition to his wife, survivors include four daughters, Kathleen Fredette of North Attleboro, Patricia Ann Spieker of Garland, TX, Susan Sullivan of Plainville and Nancy Velletri of Weymouth; a sister, Angela Chilli of Foxboro; two brothers, Joseph and Anthony Velletri both ofNorth Attleboro; three grandchildren, Sara Fredette of Glendale, RI, Ryan Sullivan of Plainville and Joshua Beatty of Texas and a great granddaughter Madalyn Forte.

Visiting hours will be held in the Sperry & McHoul Funeral Home, 15 Grove Street, North Attleboro on Friday, July 8 from 4-8 p.m.

A funeral will be held from the funeral home on Saturday, July 9 at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mark's Church, 105 Stanley Street, Attleboro Falls at 10 o'clock. Burial to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Attleboro Falls.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, PO BOX 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.

To sign an online guestbook for Mr. Velletri, please visit www.sperry-mchoul.com.

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July 14, 2011

Wendy Dublanica posted to the memorial.

July 9, 2011

Linda posted to the memorial.

July 8, 2011

Irene Frazzano posted to the memorial.

Wendy Dublanica

July 14, 2011

Dear Patty and Sue and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May each memory comfort and bring you peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers. An old high school friend Wendy Vician Dublanica

Linda

July 9, 2011

Betty,
My prayers go out to you and your family at this time. I enjoyed my visits with Ed and my time spent with him. I will miss my talks with you,but know that you and Ed became part of my family and will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda from Aseracare

Irene Frazzano

July 8, 2011

Dear Sue, Kathy, your mom,your sister Patty & Family, May the Lord draw you ALL close to Him in this time of saddness. May you feel His comfort in all you do. May you sense His Loving arms around you & His gentle Voice whispering to you ALL. Merilyn Platt & I share your saddness & will continue to Pray for your comfort & Family LOVE & support. Love to all your Family. Isaiah 49:11.....The Lord has comforted His people & will have compassion upon them in their sorrow.
LOVE & GOD Bless.
Irene A. Frazzano
& Merilyn Platt

July 8, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the Lord give you his perfect strength and sustain you during this difficult time.
Love,
Gladys and Norman

Kristin and Patrick Shanley

July 6, 2011

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

July 6, 2011

Sue and Kathy, our prayers are with you in your time of grief. The Lord understands our needs in a time such as this. "God will never leave us. He is our refuge and strength, a very present help in our time of need". Psalm 46:1.
Love, Paul and Elaine Grenon

Nina Herendeen

July 6, 2011

Susan and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy.

Joe Canavan

July 6, 2011

Ed was a great man I had the pleasure of knowing and working with for many years at Metcalf & Eddy. I have many fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Kelly Patterson

July 5, 2011

My thoughts are with you and your family during this time of loss.

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