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John (Giovanni) Vozzella, 81 of West Roxbury, sadly left us on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Originally from Torre Le Nocelle, Italy, son of the late Lorenzo Vozzella and Flora DeMinico.
Loving and devoted husband of 58 years to Rosa (Petitto) Vozzella (formerly of Venticano, Italy). Devoted father to his daughter, Flora Erica Vozzella of West Roxbury and son, Lawrence Vozzella and his wife Ann Marie and grandfather of Christopher John Vozzella all of Medway. Brother of the late Ciriaco Theodore Vozzella and his wife Dr. Luisa Della Porta, and uncle of Flora R. Vozzella and Lorenzo Vozzella all of Torre Le Nocelle, Italy. Also survived by many of his loving cousins: the Barrett Family, the Bertino Family, the Larkin Family, the Robicheau Family, the Scala Family, and the Vozzella Family.
John will be deeply missed by his family and all those who had the privilege to love and know him.
Visiting Hours at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St. West Roxbury, on Tuesday, May 7th from 4:00 – 8:00pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Wednesday, May 8th at 9:30am followed by a Mass of Resurrection in St. Theresa of Avila Church, 2078 Centre St. West Roxbury, at 10:30am. Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.
John received incredible care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Center and at Brigham and Women's Hospital. The Vozzella family is forever grateful to the doctors, nurses and staff for their dedication and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of John Vozzella to support pancreatic cancer research and patient care at:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or at dana-farber.org/gift.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kathleen Hanley
July 4, 2024
I remember, and this may seem a little weird him, waxing the floors of the house and telling Flora and I very sternly not to step on his newly waxed floors lol
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Ernie Howard
May 4, 2024
Giovanni was my "buddy" from the first day I entered the family. He immediately took me under his wing and was always a great and jolly friend. Always smiling, always having a great time, and always a pleasure to be with. In over 40 years, his friendship never waned. He was always there for you, no matter what the reason. I remember one time he insisted on taking me to the airport, and with about 30 minutes before boarding he insisted on getting me a cup of cappuccino in the North End. Made for an exciting ride, but that was Giovanni for you. Probably one of the biggest highlights of my life was spending three weeks in Italy with him. It was something I will never forget. He was an awesome traveling companion.
He was extremely proud of his family and in seventh heaven when Christopher arrived.
We will all miss him terribly.
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