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At 74 years of age, Giuseppe passed away unexpectedly in his Chelsea home on Thursday April 21
st
. Born and raised in Montefalcione, Italy he was one of five children born to the late Antonio & Angela Pagliuca. Giuseppe received his early education in Italy and apprenticed in finish cabinetry. He worked as a skilled craftsman in Italy, carving and crafting items like church pews and other fine works that are still admired today in is beloved birthplace. He married his childhood sweetheart Antonia in 1962, they began their life together in Italy and for a time in Switzerland before coming to the United States in 1970, settling with family in Chelsea in 1974 and residing here since that time. He continued working as a high end custom cabinetmaker with Ocean Woodworking and before retiring he worked for Alpine Woodworks. He was a past member of the Carpenters union, local 51. In his lifetime Giuseppe enjoyed anything having to do with cars and sports, he was an old school Boston Bruins and Boston Celtic fan. He enjoyed time with family and friends but most specially time doting on his four treasured granddaughters. Giuseppe is mourned by his beloved wife of 53 years Antonia (Fabrizio) of Chelsea, his children and their spouses; Antonio and Maria (Cataldo) Pagliuca of Peabody, Angela (Pagliuca) and Gaetano Ciampa of Dedham. He was the cherished grandfather of Antonia & Josephine Pagliuca and Vanessa & Sabrina Ciampa. Dear brother of Alfonso and Josephine Pagliuca of New York. Francesco & Vincenza Pagliuca, Antonio Pagliuca and Antonietta (Pagliuca) Amadeo Lionetti all of Italia. Dear brother-in-law of the late Francesco & Maria Garofalo, the late Sabino & Giuditta Fabrizio, the late Anna Fabrizio, the late Giuseppe Fabrizio. He is also survived by beloved in-laws; Domenico Fabrizio, Gerardo & Antonietta Fabrizio, Delia & Anthony Cassano and JoAnn Fabrizio. Survived by many cherished nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews in U.S. and Italia.
ARRANGEMENTS: His Funeral will begin from the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Thursday April 28 th , at 9:00 A.M. Followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Oakes St., Everett at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4 - 8 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of their choice.
ARRANGEMENTS: His Funeral will begin from the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Thursday April 28 th , at 9:00 A.M. Followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Oakes St., Everett at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4 - 8 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
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Mass of Christian Burial
April
28
Thursday
St. Anthony of Padua
Starts at 10:00 am
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