Livia L. Fratturelli

former co-owner of Twin's Cafe, Leominster

FITCHBURG -- Livia L. (Caligaris) Fratturelli, 94, of Fitchburg, and a resident of Bolton, died on Wed-nesday, August 31, 2011, surrounded by her family at The Highlands Rehabilitation and Nursing Home.

She was born on September 4, 1916 in Nizza Monferato, Italy, was the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Bello) Calagaris. She moved from Italy in 1929 and came through Ellis Island, New York.

Livia and her husband, the late John J. Fratturelli Sr. were the owners and operators of Twin's Café in Leominster.

She was a member of St. Anna Society, she volunteered for St. Anna School Lunch Program, and her greatest joy was her family.

She is survived by two sons, John J. Fratturelli Jr. and his wife, Kim of Leominster, Ronald J. Fratturelli and his wife, Karen of Prescott Valley, Arizona, a daughter, Lelia "Lee" J. Callinan and her husband, Kevin of Bolton, MA; two brothers, Candido Caligaris and his wife, Phyllis of Fitchburg, and Conrad Caligaris and his wife, Barbara of Franklin, MA; four grandchildren, Kevin Callinan Jr., Matthew Fratturelli, Lauren Fratturelli, and Deborah Tata and her husband, Gary; a great-grandson, Anthony Fratturelli; and former daughter-in-law, Anne Fratturelli.

She was predeceased by her husband, John J. Fratturelli Sr., in 1991.

The family would like to thank all of the caretakers over the past years for their conscientious efforts.

FRATTURELLI -- The funeral will be held from the Wright-Roy Funeral Home, 109 West St., in Leominster on Friday, September 2, 2011 with a funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anna Church, 199 Lancaster St., Leominster. Burial will be in St. Leo's Cemetery, Leominster. A calling hour will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. in the funeral home Friday morning. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army, 25 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA 02021. To light a candle, sign the guestbook or send a message of condolence, please visit www.wrightroyfuneralhome.com