Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

809 Main Street

South Weymouth, Massachusetts

Eileen Vicini Obituary

Eileen F. Vicini, of Weymouth, died January 10, 2017 at the age of 95. Eileen worked as an administrator to the Controller at the Quincy Patriot Ledger before joining the Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer. During her career with the Department of State, she served at NATO and USEC in Brussels, Belgium and later in Casablanca, Morocco, stationed at the Consulate General, where she served as security officer and an aide to Henry Kissinger. She also served at the American Embassy in Madrid, Spain before completing her career at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. Eileen also volunteered at South Shore Hospital for many years with over 10,000 hours of service. Until recently she was a communicant at Immaculate Conception Church where she had been the soloist for daily Mass for many years and participated in many shows and donated her time and beautiful voice to enrich the liturgy. She was also a member of the Weymouth Catholic Club and the Daughters of Italy. Eileen was the daughter of the late Elvira (Santacroce) and Leo Vicini; sister of the late Evelyn Eacobacci and her husband the late Michael Eacobacci Sr., Nina Vicini, Benedetto Vicini, and Marie Vicini; loving aunt of Judith Corbett and her husband Deacon Francis Corbett of Weymouth, the late Michael J. Eacobacci Jr and his wife Jane of Dennisport; the great aunt of Christopher J. Corbett and his wife Eileen, Gregory Corbett and his wife Elizabeth, Timothy 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, Brian Eacobacci and his wife Danielle; step-great aunt to Jenny Barber, and David Barber and his wife Pam. She is also lovingly survived by twenty two great grand nieces and nephews. Visiting hours on Tuesday, Jan 17, from 4 - 8 p.m. in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, South Weymouth, at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at noon prior to the funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, Weymouth, Wednesday at 1 p.m. Burial in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Weymouth. Donations in memory of Eileen may be made to South Shore Hospital Volunteer Services, Attn.: Diane Downs, 55 Fogg Rd., Weymouth, MA 02190. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.

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

Published by The Weymouth News from Jan. 13 to Jan. 25, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Eileen Vicini

Sponsored by McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South.

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

January 15, 2017

To Judy and family, very sorry for your loss.


Nancy Garrity

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Eileen Vicini's name

Memorial Events
for Eileen Vicini

Jan

17

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

809 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

Jan

18

Funeral

12:00 p.m.

McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

809 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

Jan

18

Funeral Mass

1:00 p.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

Weymouth, MA

Jan

18

Burial

St. Francis Xavier Cemetery

MA

Funeral services provided by:

McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

809 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

How to support Eileen's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
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
Resources to help you cope with loss
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
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Eileen Vicini'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

Sponsored