Michael J. Eacobacci

Michael J. Eacobacci, a lifelong resident of Weymouth, died September 21, 2016, at the age of 97. He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Vicini) Eacobacci; loving father of Judith E. Corbett and husband Deacon Francis of Weymouth and the late Michael J. Eacobacci Jr. and his wife Jane of Dennisport; brother of the late Vito, Dominic, Ernie, Albert and Louis Eacobacci and Lucy Baldassini, Phyllis Nicoletti, and Anna Avitable; grandfather of Christopher J. Corbett and his wife Eileen, Gregory F. Corbett and his wife Elizabeth, Timothy P. Corbett and his wife Muriel, Cara Corbett Rinaldi and her husband Matthew, Michael Eacobacci III and his wife Kathryn, John Eacobacci and his wife Danielle, and Brian Eacobacci and his wife Danielle; step-grandfather of David Barber and his wife Pam and Jenny Barber. Also survived by 22 great-grandchildren; his sister-in-law, Eileen Vicini; and many faithful and loving nieces and nephews. Michael, born September 7, 1919, was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Eacobacci. He was born and raised in Weymouth, graduated from Weymouth High School, and pursued a career in the printing and newspaper industry. He worked at the Hingham Ammunition Depot and dedicated his career for over 40 years to the Quincy Patriot Ledger as a printer and foreman of the composing room. He was an active member of the Weymouth Sons of Italy Lodge, and enjoyed their social and cultural gatherings. He loved his Friday nights at the Lodge. As a lifelong parishioner of Immaculate Conception Parish in Weymouth, he served as an usher and greeter until he was 80 years old. Mike was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and was deeply proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours Friday 4-8 p.m. in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, at 809 Main Street (Rte. 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital), South Weymouth. Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Saturday prior to the funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, Weymouth, at 11:30 a.m. Burial in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Weymouth. Donations in memory of Mike may be made to Immaculate Conception Church Music Ministry, 1203 Commercial St., Weymouth, MA 02189. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.