Rosalie Ulman (Conti) Tucceri

Rosalie Ulman (Conti)Tucceri "Dede" of Needham, Massachusetts passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family on Friday, December 16th. Rosalie was born in Naples, Italy where she grew up with her five sisters and brother. She was the beloved wife of the late Angelo Tucceri, Jr. She married in 1962. While in Italy, she worked as a seamstress, and spent most of her time enjoying the sea coast with her sisters, brother, uncles, aunts and many cousins. Rosalie came to the United States in 1944. She lived in Needham, MA for the remainder of her life. She worked at RCA, American Can Company, Maugus Manufacturing Company (where she met her husband, Angelo), and finally as a Food Services Manager at Pollard Middle School in the Needham Public School System. She worked there for 28 years. She was loved by many students, faculty and fellow employees at the school. Students loved how they were rewarded with extra food when they scored a goal, touchdown, starred in a play or performed well on a test. She was very involved in the Needham community. She was an active member of St. Joseph's Parish and would often volunteer by singing at weddings and other events. She also volunteered for Meals on Wheels, where she and her friends prepared and delivered food to the elderly. Additionally, she coordinated the Hobby Group, where she and the group made crafts for the elderly in Needham and surrounding towns. Her hobbies included crocheting, knitting, bird watching, and above all, attending her grandchildren's sporting events and dance recitals. She lived for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rosalie enjoyed her summer vacations in Machias, Maine and winter vacations in West Palm Beach, Florida. She loved staying in touch with her family in Italy. The beloved wife of the late Angelo Tucceri, Jr., she is survived, adored and loved dearly by her children, Michael and Marcia Tocci of Gilford, NH; Pamela and Mark DiGiantommaso of Plainville; and Paul and Sharyn Tucceri of Westwood. Cherished grandmother of Kim Barisano, Tom and Colleen Tocci and Nicole and Michael Toto; Brian Tocci and Janna and Doug Pitman; Derek, Julia and Colleen Tucceri. Dear sister of Josephine and Richard Vellucci of Millersville, PA. Also survived by 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews in the United States and Italy. Visiting hours will be held in the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave, Needham, on Tuesday, December 20th from 4-7PM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Joseph Church on Wednesday at 10 AM. Interment will follow St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.