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Nancy Badagliacca Obituary
She was born October 12, 1913, in Fitchburg, daughter of the late Paolo and Rosina (Cefalo) DiBenedetto. Mrs. Badagliacca worked for the State of Massachusetts as a Matron for the Shirley Industrial School for 10 years, retiring in 1978. Previously, she had worked for the Lancaster School of Girls. She was a member of Saint Anthony de Padua Parish and a founding member of the Venerini Sisters Guild.
Her husband, Gaetano Badagliacca, died December 24, 1995. She was also predeceased by her son, Lawrence "Capo" Badagliacca on October 4, 2008, her grandson, Chris Badagliacca, her brothers, Gaetano, Frank, Paul and Reverend Dominic DiBenedetto, and her sisters, Elizabeth Condon, Mary Ruberti, and Sr. Rosemary DiBenedetto.
She leaves her son, Paul Badagliacca and his wife Janice of Westminster; her daughters, Sister Janet Badagliacca, M.P.V. of Fitchburg, Rosalie Marabello and her husband Joseph of Fitchburg, and Sister Pauline Badagliacca, M.P.V. of Rutland; her daughter-in-law, Eileen Badagliacca of Fitchburg; nine grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; one brother, Michael "Slick" DiBenedetto and his wife Eleanor of Fitchburg; her brothers-in-law, Paul Badagliacca of Leominster and Aurelio "Babe" Ruberti of Leominster; her sister-in-law, Mary DiBenedetto of Fitchburg; many nieces and nephews.
Nancy was a warm, loving, giving, witty woman with a tremendous sense of humor, whose family and friends were always warmly and graciously welcomed into her home. Her greatest loves were her family, her Church and her faith, and her friends.
She was an avid Red Sox fan who was thrilled to live to see the Red Sox win the World Championships both in 2004 and in 2007. She enjoyed family and friends joining her at her home on Saturday evenings to play cards.
The Badagliacca family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude for the tender, loving care given to Nancy during her stays at Leominster Hospital, in particular her granddaughter, Joan Marabello. They also extend their gratitude to the entire staff at the Golden Living Center in Fitchburg and to all her home caregivers.
The funeral was held Friday, Dec. 5, from Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. in Saint Anthony de Padua Church, 84 Salem St., Fitchburg. Burial will follow in Saint Bernard's Cemetery.
Calling hours were held Thursday, December 4, from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Beacon of Hope, P.O. Box 667, Leominster, MA 01453, the Venerini Sisters Retirement Fund, 23 Edwards St., Worcester, MA 01605, or the St. Anthony Restoration Fund, 84 Salem St., Fitchburg, MA 01420.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Badagliacca
Vito & Theresa Cucchiara
December 12, 2008
The passing of Nancy brings many happy memories we shared with the
Badagliacca family and the DiBenedetto family. We love you.
December 11, 2008
To Sister Janet, Sister Pauline and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother.
Tina Febo (Particianone "69" )
Marilyn Cleary
December 11, 2008
Dear Sr. Pauline,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your mother. I'm sure her strong faith was a great comfort to her. God bless your family.
The Cleary Family
karen ricardi
December 11, 2008
Dear Sr.Pauline
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and our family at this time.Unfortunately we were unable to attend the services,but remember your support and presence when we lost our mom Anita-rest assured she is having conversation about her days at Venerini with your mom.
Karen Fournier Ricardi
Luannne Fournier Ducas
Diana Silva
December 8, 2008
Dear Sisters Janet and Pauline,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Deepest Sympathy,
Venerini Academy High School Alumnae Association
Judy Foster
December 7, 2008
Dear Badagliacca Family,
We are very saddened to learn of Nancy's passing. Although we know she has gone to a wonderful and blessed place, she will be missed by so many.
Her smile and joy whenever we saw her was heartfelt and brightened our day. She will forever be remembered by our family for her friendship and kindness.
She is unforgetable and will remain in our hearts with fondness.
We're sorry to not be able to attend her funeral since we are in Florida.
With love and sympathy, Judy and Glenn Foster
Gloria Hand
December 4, 2008
To all the family especially Paul, Janet, Rosalie, and Pauline:
Our sincere condolences on the death of your mother. I have many warm memories of our family relationships and one especially of Nancy. I would pick up Janet on our way to Hosmer School and when we returned from school, Nancy would always have some snack for us. She served us an icebox cake of graham crackers and pudding. Always the little cook, I duplicated it at home. Then I made it for my own family and they in turn make it for their children. How one little memory lives on and keeps that person in our hearts.
Our prayers are with you today.
Love, Paul and Gloria (Zarrella) Hand
Linda Raimon
December 4, 2008
Sr. Janet and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Linda and Laurie Raimon
Jennifer Mac Kinnon
December 4, 2008
To all of Little Grammy's Family,
Where do I begin? We are all going to miss Little Grammy very much.
She treated us just like we were her own and she loved our two daughters and they loved her. She was so special to us. We have so many wonderful memories.....Wednesday lunches, having her at Emily and Abigail's birthdays, her amazing sense of humor, her deep faith, and most of all her smile and her hugs. She always teased me and spoke Italian and I loved that. She always
made us laugh and she was so sharp, right to the end.
We now have an angel in heaven and we know she will always watch over us.
We thank God she was a part of our lives. We love you Little Grammy and we
will never forget you.
With our love,
Jennifer, Hank, Emily and Abigail MacKinnon
Sister Anna Raimon
December 4, 2008
Dear Sisters Janet and Pauline,
My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your dear mother. Be assured of my thoughts and prayers during this time.
May God's blessings and peace be with each of you.
Helen Bond
December 4, 2008
Dear Sr. Pauline and Sr. Janet,
My deepest condolences to you and your entire family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Gene & Marie Moriarty
December 4, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Kathy and Bill Doelling
December 4, 2008
To all of the Family,
We will both miss "Little Grammy".
She was so good to my daughter and her family and they adored her.
We will never forget being together with her at parties at Jen's.
And we will NEVER forget our Yankee and Red Sox rivalry. She was an
incredible woman and we are blessed to have known her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy and Bill Doelling
Tad Davis
December 4, 2008
Dear Donna and Doug Richard,
We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your grandmother. Speaking with Doug, he shared how close you were Donna, to your grandmother and how she was a grandmother to Doug as well. You and your family are in our prayers.
Tad, Ruthie and Ryan Davis
Cecelia Hinkle (Kaseta)
December 4, 2008
Dear Sr. Pauline and Sr. Janet,
My deepest condolences to you and your entire family. May the beautiful memories of your mother comfort you during this difficult time. My love and thoughts are truly with you both.
Ronald DiBenedetto
December 4, 2008
Dear Sr. Pauline and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ron and Kathy
Ken Rosen
December 4, 2008
Dear Dee, So Sorry for your losses, may God bless and keep all of you.
Bill Quinn
December 3, 2008
To the Entire Badagliacca family;
Nancy was my friend and neighbor for 5 short years of her wonderfully long life. I am honored and priviledged to have known her. She had a sharp wit in spite of her age and would often speak a funny twist to the current situation or conversation. She is at eternal peace with the Lord and her loved ones who have passed before her. I will miss being able to do errands and projects for her. I will string the Christmas lights on her house again this year and they will shine even brighter. I just know it.
Nancy;
Goodbye gracious lady.
Love,
Bill.
JoAnn Calo
December 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. I will remember Nancy with fondness.
BETTY ANDERSON
December 3, 2008
DEAR SR. JANET AND SR. PAULINE,
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. SHE WAS
SUCH AN INSPIRATION. SHE WAS SO
FULL OF LIFE AND LOVE. I WILL REMEMBER HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND HER KIND WORDS.
LOVE, BETTY ANDERSON
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