Eva L. DiVittorio

Eva L. DiVittorio MILFORD Eva L. (Parmenter) DiVittorio, 97, of Milford, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at Marlborough Hills Nursing Home in Marlborough. She was the wife of L. Gene DiVittorio, who died in 1985. She was born in Hudson, daughter of the late Silas and Eugenie (Stronach) Parmenter, and lived in Milford for more than 76 years. She was educated in Hudson schools and was a 1932 graduate of the Milford Hospital School of Nursing. She and her husband owned and operated the Milford Furniture and TV store for more than 15 years. Previously, they owned the TIP TOP Ice Cream Parlor in Milford. In later years, Mrs. DiVittorio was often known as The Cookie Lady while she was employed at Stones Town and Country Furniture Store in Hopedale, until the age of 87. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara A. and her husband, Dr. Peter J. Morganelli, of Milford; five grandchildren, Peter M. and his wife, Karen Morganelli, of Lebanon, N.H., Paul L. and his wife, Brett Morganelli, of Upton, Mark J. and his wife, Julie Morganelli, of Milford, Carla E. and her husband, John Mullen, of Hopkinton and David C. and his wife, Janet Morganelli, of Milford; 14 great-grandchildren; and one nephew, Richard A. Austin of West Springfield. She was the twin sister of Evelyn M. Wiersma, who died in 2002. The funeral will be held Monday, Dec. 22, at 9 a.m. from Consigli-Ruggerio Funeral Home, 46 Water St., Milford. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 7 East Main St. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Milford Regional Medical Center, 14 Prospect St., Milford, MA 01757, or to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 5 East Main St., Milford, MA 01757. Visit online at www.consigliruggeriofuneralhome.com.