Stephanie Sciacca Obituary

WELLESLEY Stephanie (Raneri) Sciacca of Wellesley, died Monday August 3, 2009 at the Newton Wellesley Hospital at the age of 94. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony M. Sciacca, who died in 1995; the dear mother of Natale Sciacca & his wife Geri of Natick, Joseph Sciacca and his wife Flavia of Sandwich, Frank Sciacca of Wellesley and Maria Leonard and her husband Tom of Tewksbury; the devoted sister of Grace and Jean Raneri, both of Winchester and the late Andrew Raneri, Giovannina Berlinghieri and Maria Picciotto; the cherished grandmother of Natalie Gekle, Michael Sciacca, Lisa Losurdo, Tina Freebody, Linda Bona, Anthony Sciacca, Gina Lai, Corinne Thompson and Tracie Shock. Also survived by her 23 great grandchildren ; her sister in law, Mary Raneri of Natick and many nieces and nephews. A resident of Wellesley for the past 45 years, she was born in Boston on April 11, 1915, a daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Ciccarello) Raneri. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in St. Patricks Church, Natick Saturday August 8, 2009 at 10AM. Interment will follow at St. Patricks Cemetery, Natick. Visiting hours in the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park St., (at Natick Common), Natick Friday August 7, 2009 from 4 to 8PM. Expressions of sympathy may be made in her name to the Natick Visiting Nurse Assoc., 209 West Central St., Natick, Ma. 01760.

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Published by MetroWest Daily News from Aug. 4 to Aug. 6, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephanie Sciacca

7 Entries

Gianfranco Palestro jr

February 10, 2010

I miss my nonna and wish she were here with us visiting our house like she used to.

Michael Sciacca

August 8, 2009

While it is never easy to say goodbye to a loved one, it can often be more accepting when we have the knowledge that the person was given such a long and wonderful time here on earth in this life.

I think part of the reason for this; beyond our understanding for all the science of life and death, is the fact that we are able to more easily fill the void left in our hearts brought on by their passing with the joy and happiness from the memories that we hold from their being.

So with that, I’d like to share with you some thoughts and memories of mine in the hope that it can help to fill the void left in all of our hearts so that together, we might that much sooner rejoice in the life of Stephanie Sciacca.

Stephanie Sciacca was my Grandmother –my Nonna, my Giuitta Bella.

She was a kind person and she was gentle in many ways. She was also tough. She had nice smile. She was smart, had a wonderful sense of humor and she was also attentive.

I have many fond memories of being with my Nonna. I remember how she could make my Nonno scream when ever she burnt the bread in the oven making toast. The funny thing is; I really have trouble remembering a time back then when she didn’t burn at least one round of it. –I think maybe she did it on purpose just to get a rise out of Nonno. Because the fact is, she was a great cook. I loved her chicken cutlets, her lentils with fava beans and the fruit and biscotti she used to always put out. I enjoyed drinking coffee with her and especially drinking wine. –She liked wine.

Nonna was the quintessential grandmother. She loved children. I remember as a child being with my cousins and having her cover for us by saying that we were going to the playground near her house while she slipped a few dollars in our pockets so that we could then sneak off to the Fells market for candy.

She always had a stash of candy somewhere in the house and as a kid I remember the searches we often had trying find the stash. Funny thing is she often forgot where it was too! But don’t worry, if there was any left I’m sure either or Maria or Frank have found it by now!

I remember when I was 14 and I worked at Roche Bros. I was going to my first work Christmas Party and I wanted to look sharp. Nonna caught wind of it and decided to accompany me on the shopping trip. I can remember her slipping me some additional money because she wanted me to have the best. Nonna loved “The Best”.

She loved things that sparkled. She loved shinny things and pure white. She loved beautiful flowers and fine fabric, good food and beautiful people. Especially the beauty of children, with all their innocence and untarnished perfection. I will always remember the joy in her eyes when she saw a child.

So now that she is gone from this life I take with me these memories and I share them with you. I trust that you too have memories of her and ask you that reflect on them. Think of the joy and happiness of life and I hope that it will help to fill your void.

And lastly, when the lord decides, in all his great wisdom, that it is finally your time to leave this earth, I ask that you not get nervous should you smell smoke and perhaps hear a few screams; It’s not what you might think. You very well may be in heaven; it’s probably just Nonna making some toast.

I love you Nonna and may God bless you.

-Michael

Joe Cumming

August 5, 2009

Mrs Sciacca was the niceset person. I had the chance to pick her up and take her t dialysis for the past month. She was a pleasent woman and will be greatly missed.

Joe Cumming Jr.
Fallon Ambulance EMT

Mariba

August 5, 2009

Non ci sono parole per esprimere il vuoto che ha lasciato.
Ma la sento piu' vicina a noi ora piu' che mai.

August 5, 2009

The Angel's are waiting for this wonderful lady in heaven.

My thoughts and prays extended to her loyal loving caring family.

Ginny Marino

Jack Piazza

August 5, 2009

Frank, my deepest condolences are with you and your family during this difficult time. Know that all your hearts will soon be filled with great memories of times together, and the memories we carry do bring us joy and comfort in celebrating a life well lived.

SUSAN SHOCK

August 4, 2009

A BEAUTIFUL SOUL IS NEVER
FORGOTTEN................
AT THIS SAD TIME MAY IT BE OF SOME
COMFORT TO YOU,FRANK,CORRINE,TRACIE TO KNOW HOW MANY LIVES NONNA BRIGHTENED WITH HER KIDNESS AND HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE.
AND WHAT A DIFFERENCE SHE MADE IN BAILEY,LILY,SPENCER AND NICK'S LIVES.
HOW LUCKY THEY WERE TO HAVE NONNA'S HUGS AND KISSES.
SHE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED WITH LOVE
IN OUR HEARTS.

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