Dominic "Sour"

Monzione

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours for Dominic W. "Sour" Monzione, on Friday, March 22nd from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea, his funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, March 23rd at 8:30 A.M.  Immediately followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Michael the Archangel Chapel, 100 Summit Ave., Chelsea at 10:00 A.M.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

At 96 years of age, "Sour" passed away after a brief decline of health on Wednesday, March 13th in the peaceful surroundings of the home he shared with his daughter in  Lakeville.

Born and raised in Chelsea "Sour" was one of eleven children of the late Dominic and Rose (Ginoffe) Monzione.

"Sour" was a longtime resident of Chelsea where he attended local Schools.  He was a proud member of the US Marine Corps.  He served during WW II and was honorably discharged as a Corporal in 1949 and returned home to Chelsea.

He was married to Mary "Mamie" (Arsenault) for 64 years and together raised three daughters and four sons and was passionately devoted to home and family.

He worked as a Union Sheet Metal Mechanic and Fabricator in the commercial construction field and worked on many large scale building projects in Boston.  He was a longtime member of Sheet Metal Workers, Local 17 in Boston.  He retired from construction work in 1989.  On many occasions he would point out the buildings in Boston which he was proud to be a part of constructing.

He and "Maime" enjoyed their retirement together residing in Hallandale, FL. for many years, returning home to Chelsea during the summer to spend time with family.

In his lifetime "Sour" enjoyed cooking for family gatherings and Sunday Dinners, preparing and sharing his famous "Squash Pie" with family and friends, taking daily bike rides, riding for miles on end, fishing, going to Dillions Russian Steam Bath, laboring in his vegetable garden and his "three o'clock" beer.  He is fondly remembered for his dedication to maintaining good health practices and vigorous physical workouts.

"Sour" was predeceased by his beloved wife of 64 years Mary M. "Mamie" (Arsenault) Monzione in 2014.

He is survived by his loving and caring children and their spouses;  Robert Monzione and his companion Maureen of Bradenton Fl, and his late wife Kathryn, James Monzione of Chelsea, Richard Monzione and his wife Theresa of Pembroke, Margaret "Peggy" Riendeau and her husband Jeffrey of Lakeville, Nancy Doherty and her husband William of Walpole, Dominic Monzione, Jr. of Wakefield, and Lisa Monzione of Weymouth.

He was the cherished grandfather of Robert Monzione and his companion Suzy, Anthony Monzione and his wife Sabrina, and Paul Monzione and his wife Erin, James Monzione, and Kelci Monzione and her fiancé Nick,  Courtney Monzione, Brandon Riendeau and his wife Ahna, Khristian Riendeau, Christopher Doherty and Stephanie, Ryan Doherty, Dominic Monzione and his fiancé Rachael, and Zachary Monzione.  Adoring great-grandfather of Bella, Sloane, Connor, Stella, and Beckett.  Dear brother of Angela Smith of Danvers, and Lucy Hazelton of Hallandale FL, the late Rose Ambrogi, Mary Tosches, Eleanor Puleo, Lillian Frongillo, Carmella Wagner, Joseph J., Monzione, Sr. Michael, and William Monzione.  He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.  Should friends desire, contributions in Dominic's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

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