Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home - Westerly

59 Spruce Street

Westerly, Rhode Island

Judith Groppelli Obituary

Judith M. (Wildes) Groppelli, 73, beloved wife for 49 years of John J. Goppelli, Jr., of Castle Hill Road, Pawcatuck, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 2, 2021 surrounded by her family.
Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret Wildes.
Judith was a devoted communicant of St. Michael Church where she was an active member of the Daughters of Isabella. She was a master craftswoman who always went over and above in giving time and effort to anyone in need.
She will be dearly missed by her husband John and their three children, Anne M. Vetelino and husband Louis and Brian T. Groppelli, all of Westerly, and John J. Groppelli III and wife Andrea of Medford, MA; and six grandchildren who affectionately called her "Dodo". Judith also leaves three brothers, George Wildes, Jr. and Kevin Wildes, both of Westerly and Richard Wildes of Groton; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Robert Wildes.
Visiting hours are omitted. A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 10am on Thursday, Jan. 7, at St. Michael Church, 60 Liberty St., Pawcatuck. Burial will be private. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in care of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family would ask donations be made in her memory to Pancreatic Cancer Research. Pancan.org or http://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/goto/BenSchlechter. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Westerly Sun on Jan. 5, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Judith Groppelli

Sponsored by Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home - Westerly.

Not sure what to say?





6 Entries

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

Meg Wildes

Planted Trees

Kelly Fredrickson

January 8, 2021

To the Wildes and Groppelli families we extend our sincere condolences on Judy's passing.

Much love,
The Browning Family

Dick and Jackie Wildes

January 8, 2021

We are going to miss you and your Christmas Eve celebrations. We thank you for letting us win so many times when playing the card game "31"

Sandra Goode-Ferguson

January 7, 2021

I am sadden to read that Judi has died.I express my condolences to the entire family. My mother (Mary Brown) and Judi's mother were the best of friends.May they all rest in peace.

Ana de Oliveira

January 6, 2021

Judy will be greatly missed and will cherish all the memories and moments we had. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Ana de Oliveira

Thoughts of Tranquility Floor Basket

Kelsey Mentas

Sent Flowers

Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results

Make a Donation
in Judith Groppelli's name

Memorial Events
for Judith Groppelli

Jan

7

Liturgy

10:00 a.m.

St. Michael Church

60 Liberty St., Pawcatuck, RI

Funeral services provided by:

Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home - Westerly

59 Spruce Street, Westerly, RI 02891

How to support Judith's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Judith Groppelli's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more