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Julia Groppelli Obituary
Julia is survived by one son John J. Groppelli, Jr., and his wife, Judith (Wildes); and one daughter, Carol A. and her husband, Raymond Allen, all of Pawcatuck. In addition, she leaves two brothers, Dominic Perrone, of Groton and Arthur Perrone, of Norwich; as well as six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Groppelli was predeceased by six brothers, Angelo, James, John, Joseph, Anthony, and Epiphanio (Piff) Perrone; and two sisters, Rose Tolvo and Anna Perrone.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Relatives and friends are also invited to attend a funeral liturgy at St. Mary's Church, 95 Main St., Stonington, on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at River Bend Cemetery, Westerly. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael Capital Campaign or Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island in Julia's memory. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
The Groppelli family would like to thank the Royal Westerly Nursing Home staff for all the wonderful care that she received during her years there.
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Memories and Condolences
for Julia Groppelli
Bernita Evans
November 21, 2017
Carol and Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Blessings to your Family. i enjoy talking to you on my summer visits. I use to go to the market as a young girl. Great memories
Mimi (Spellman) Romano
November 13, 2017
As a child I was in Groppelli's Market very often. they were very kind and generous family that extended credit to people when they couldn't buy groceries. I am very sorry for your loss.
Bob and Linda Terranova
November 5, 2017
Sorry about the loss of your mother, Carol. We always loved seeing your mom's smiling face at the nursing home, when we had our church service there. She will be greatly missed especially by all the kids we brought with us.
Carolyn Tattersall
November 2, 2017
Carol and family, so sorry to hear of your great loss. May time and prayer bring you peace.
Ed Miner
October 27, 2017
Carol and Family,
So sorry to see that your Mom passed away.
Ed Miner and family
Michael Perrone
October 25, 2017
I remember so well the trips down the Norwich-Westerly Road on Sunday afternoons to visit Uncle John and Aunt Julie. She was always such a sweetheart and now she is a saint with Nannie, Pa, Anna, and all those of her family who have gone before her.
Nancy Law
October 24, 2017
Julia was truly an inspiration.
Lois (Shaw) Kisch
October 24, 2017
So sad to hear of Mrs. Groppelli's passing. Such wonderful memories of going to the store for penny candy and grinders. My sympathy to your family.
JoAnn Perrone Fadeley
October 23, 2017
So many wonderful memories over the years, family gatherings filled with laughter and love. May those memories bring you all comfort as you celebrate Julia's life. l loved her sense of humor, always a positive outlook and a smile on her face. So blessed to be her niece. JoAnn Perrone Fadeley
Alexis Mathews
October 23, 2017
Nana was the sweetest and I know I speak for all of us who worked with Maria, we loved it when she came in and had to sit on her pillow so she could get her head in the sink!! Just one of many great memories. She will be missed.
Suzanne LaMarche Matteson
October 23, 2017
John, Judith, Carol, and Raymond, I have wonderful childhood memories of going to your parent's store. It has been a pleasure knowing the Groppelli family. My sympathies on the passing of a lovely lady.
Angie
October 23, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family at this time of sorrow. May you find comfort in the fact that God will make you firm and He will make you strong. He will firmly ground you during this time of grief. 1 Peter 5:10
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