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Cecelia Moccia Obituary
She is survived by her daughter, Maria Moccia of Oxford; two sons, Salvatore D. Moccia and his wife Diana L Moccia of Mashpee and Michael A. Moccia of Naples, Florida; three brothers, Ralph Gremo of Millbury, Thomas Gremo and Michael Gremo both of Worcester; a sister, Elsie Moquin of Millbury; nine grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Four brothers, Crispino, Nicholas, Anthony, and Joseph Gremo, as well as a sister, Philomena Begonis-Lynch, pre-deceased her. Cecelia was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Ralph and Carmella (Marrandino) Gremo, where she grew up, before moving with her husband to Grafton, to raise their family. She later moved to Mashpee on Cape Cod, before returning to this area.
Cecelia worked as a cashier at the former Bradlee's Store in White City, having previously worked as assistant manager of the Hallmark Store in the Auburn Mall. She was a former member of Saint Mary's Church in Grafton and the Mashpee Senior Citizens. At forty years of age, Cecelia was working as a runway and photo model. She enjoyed cooking, home making, and being a grandmother. She was the most fabulous mother in the world.
The funeral for Cecelia will be held Friday, July 11, from MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, with a Mass at 9 a.m., in the church where she married, Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Saint Ann, 24 Mulberry Street, Worcester. Interment will follow in Saint John's Cemetery. Calling hours will be held tonight, Thursday, July 10, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the funeral home. For directions or the leave an online message of care and condolence please visit
www.mercadantefuneral.com
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Roger Collette
July 14, 2008
Maria, Sal and Michael,
I am so sorry about the loss of your mom and so sorry that I missed the viewing.
We go back many years. She was like a mom to me also and she will be dearly missed.
Love Roger & Judy
John Delaney
July 11, 2008
Sal, Mike and Maria.
May your Mom find peace and happiness in heaven, her new home, and all of you know that she will be missed by many, who will share with you the loss of a amazing lady.
I am most sorry that I can not be with you to say goodbye to Ce, but all that I can do is to pray for her and all of you..
God Bless you and your families,
John
Mr. &Mrs Paul Kirkorian
July 10, 2008
Maria,Sal and Mike, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. I'll always remember Auntie helping me as I was growing up. We will miss here very much. We love you Auntie rest in peace. With our deepest sympathy. Pat and Paul Kirkorian
tony begonis
July 10, 2008
Mike,Sal, Marie so sorry about your mom,My aunt, she was so good to me letting me spend my summers with you guys. I will always remember our Sundays at Howe Park at mom and dads house in Grafton I will miss her like I miss my mom.
I wish I could be there to kiss her good bye
I love you all
Cousin Tony
Denise &Kenny Antoni
July 10, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about Aunties passing. She will always hold a specail place in my heart not just as my Aunt but my God mother also.She is at peace now and with Uncle Mike and her brothers and sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. With our deepest sympathy, we love you all Kenny and Denise(Begonis)Antoni
Ralph & Mary Ann Balsamo
July 10, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to the Gremo family on the loss of "Ce". May she rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Ralph & Mary Ann Balsamo
Tracy Bissonnette (Brian Moquin Jr's mom)
July 10, 2008
Ce Will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful lady.
Bill Bingham
July 10, 2008
My sympathies to Michael and the rest of the Moccia extended family. (I went to grammar school with Michael in North Grafton in the late 1950's.)
Donna Begonis
July 10, 2008
Maria, Sal and Mike, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I will always remember her as a wonderful aunt. Now she is with my mom and the rest of her family at her new address in heaven. I want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. I love you all, Cousin Donna
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