Osvaldo Ralli Obituary
Ozzie was born, raised and educated in Villa Ralli, Bore, Italy to Luigi and Maria (Ferrari) Ralli before coming to America and settling in Wellesley. He was the husband of Theda (Petrie) Ralli who predeceased him in 2013.
In Wellesley, Ozzie worked at Babson Reports before becoming a longtime Property Maintenance worker for the Haynes Company of Wellesley. Ozzie would be seen often moving from property to property around town during work. He always made time to talk to friends and acquaintances no matter how busy he was.
At home, Ozzie enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family and being a proud Nonno to his grandchildren.
He is survived by his devoted family; David Ralli and his wife Ann Marie of Norwood and Michael Ralli and his wife Tiffany of Holden. His 4 grandchildren, Amanda, Madalyn, Levi and Liliana. Also survived by his sister, Tilde Miller of Swampscott. He was a devoted uncle of Mark, Donna, Thedie and Michael and many other nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday morning, May 20, 2025 at St. Paul Church, 502 Washington St., Wellesley at 11 o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be prior from 9-10:30AM at the Henry J. Burke and Sons Funeral Home, 56 Washington St., Wellesley Hills, BurkeFamilyFuneralHomes.com. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham immediately following the Mass
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Mary Butler
May 18, 2025
Dear Ozzie's Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. We all loved Ozzie - he was the mayor of Wellesley and everyone loved him! He is finally with his beloved wife Theda and I am sure he will say hi to Carl and Arnold!
May you be consoled by your memories of him.....Try to remember something every day that is a nice memory!!!! I know it helps me to do that!
Mary Butler (Haynes Management)
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