Photo courtesy of George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville
Somerville, Massachusetts
May 19, 1923 – Oct 7, 2010
Nunziato, Carmen-87, A lifelong resident of Somerville died after a short illness on October 7, 2010.
Carmen was the beloved husband of Anna (Ferranti) and the loving and devoted father of Richard P. and his wife Diane of Ipswich, Joanne M. Taddeo and her husband Leonard J. and Diane C. Spingel all of Somerville. Carmen was the brother of Lucia "Dolly" Pondelli and her late husband Albert J., John Nunziato and his wife Eunice and the late Anthony Nunziato and his surviving wife Edith and the late Joseph Nunziato, Salvatore and his wife Midge. Brother-in-law of Josephine Nelson. Carmen was the loving Grandpa of Alison Nunziato, Nicole and Michael Taddeo and his fiancée Kristen, Brandon and Corey Spingel. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
The funeral procession will be held from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) in Somerville on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Clement Church in Somerville at 10 o'clock Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, October 12, from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford.
Carmen was a WWII Veteran of the US Navy. Carmen's unit received a Presidential Citation for his service aboard the USS Atlanta during the Guadalcanal Battle. He was a member of Dilboy Post #529, and VFW James A. Logan Post. In a ceremony at Somerville High School for Veterans of Foreign Wars in 2000, Carmen received his high school diploma. Carmen was a charter committee member of the Somerville Pop Warner League. He received the Dennis McKenna award for his contributions.
Prior to his retirement in 1989, Carmen worked for the MBTA as a toll collector for 20 years. After Carmen retired from the MBTA, he worked as a school aide at Somerville High School. During his younger years, Carmen worked for Continental Can in Cambridge.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Carmen Nunziato Somerville High School Football and Girls Basketball Scholarship Fund P.
To Carmen's family - I want you to know that Carmen had a smile that lit up the hallways of Somerville High when he was on duty there. When he left, it was like the lights went dim. He was a very kind man, I wish you well in the days ahead.
Jane Brunet
October 14, 2010
My prayers go out to all of his family and I will say a prayer for him. The good Lord will take great care of a great guy. It is a big loss. He always had a great sense of humor and will be missed.
Michael Schroth
October 13, 2010 | Woburn, MA
Our whole family is saddened by the loss of our good friend and neighbor.
Carmen was always so kind and caring with our little girls, Lily and Sylvia, who looked forward to seeing him on the porch with Anna or meeting up in Davis Square.
He will be missed by everyone.
Steve Spodaryk
October 12, 2010 | Somerville, MA
Mrs. A Nunziato, Richie & Diane and other members of the family. We are so sorry to hear of your father Carmen's passing.
It made me reflect back to 1971 when your Dad was the first Engineer to work with Switching in Yard 21. He gave me good advice and have used it in my many years of service.
He will be missed by many that have known to love him over the years.
He will be in our prayers...
Patrick J Comeau
October 12, 2010 | Battle Ground, WA
Dear Ann, Sorry to hear of Carmen's passing. He was always a sweet and kind man.My prayers are with you and your family.
Joanne Parziale
October 12, 2010
Carmen was as nice and friendly a person as I've ever known; by all accounts he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend and as loyal and generous a neighbor as anyone could hope to have. For those of us who lived on Park Avenue and the surrounding streets he was our neighborhoods ambassador, always ready to greet the neighbors and passers by, young and old, with a kind word and warm smile. God Bless you Carmen, you will be missed and may you rest in peace.
Frank Antonelli
October 12, 2010 | North Andover, MA
To an American Hero my uncle. We will miss you.
I'll miss my buddy.
Mike and Pat Freda
Pat & Mike Freda
October 11, 2010 | Hernando, FL
It has always been a pleasure meeting and chatting with Carmen over these many years. My wife and I knew we could count on seeing him each year at the Thanksgiving Day football game at Dilboy field. He will be greatly missed. As far as we are concerned, this year's game is dedicated to Carmen. Neil and Ruth
Neil MacNevin
October 11, 2010 | Hampton, NH
To My Second Family:
Carmen was one of the nicest and most adorable human beings I have ever met in my entire life. I am sad that he is gone but at least he is at peace and watching over all of us. I am very thankful that he was a part of my life for the past 8 years. I love you all!
Kristen O'Connell
October 11, 2010 | Somerville, MA