Attilio Petriello

Attilio Petriello obituary

Attilio Petriello

Attilio Petriello Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Joseph Russo Funeral Home on Sep. 20, 2025.

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Attilio Petriello, 92 of Roslindale, MA passed away on September 19, 2025. He was born in Torre Le Nocelle, Italy on June 1, 1933 to the late Angelo and Antonia Petriello (Dilorio). Attilio immigrated to America in 1958. He was the husband of the late Vincenza Petriello (Todesca) and loving father to Anthony Petriello, Theresa and Michael Alessandro (husband), and Alfredo Petriello. Nonno was the grandfather to Jessica & Joseph Rinella, Shana & Judd Hoffman, Steven and Michelle Alessandro and Paolo Petriello. He was the brother of Maria Di Orio. He was preceded in death by his siblings Gennaro,Generoso, Mario, Antonio, Eda, Gina and Domenico. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Attilio was a handyman, hunter and dedicated gardener. Attilio cared for his family and home where he resided for 63 years.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday September 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM in Sacred Heart Church, 169 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA. Burial will be in Mount Benedict Cemetery, 409 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Home for Little Wanderers.https://www.thehome.org/ways-to-give/.

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