Phillip L.

Cipollone

It is with both sorrow and celebration that we announce the passing of Phillip L. Cipollone, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who departed this life peacefully at the age of 82 on November 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Phillip demonstrated extraordinary courage while living with Parkinson's Disease for the past five years.
Born in Orsogna, Italy, in 1943 to Lorenzo and Lucia (D'Angelo) Cipollone, Phillip faced adversity early in life, as his mother was mortally wounded while holding him in her arms. Despite the challenges, he remained steadfast among family in Italy for his formative years before embarking on a new chapter in the United States at the age of 11. Settling in Chelsea, he was lovingly raised by his maternal grandmother, Maria D'Angelo, and aunt, Ida D'Angelo and his uncle Nicolo D'Angelo.
A proud resident of Chelsea for 70 years, Phillip attended Carter Junior High School, where he excelled as captain of the football team, and later continued his education at Everett Vocational High School, where he mastered the craft of sheet metal fabrication. As the founder and proprietor of Cipollone Sheet Metal, his contributions to the community resonated throughout his career.
In 1964, Phillip married the love of his life, Mary V. (Wozniak). Their 46-year marriage was a testament to enduring love until her passing in 2010. Together, they raised three devoted sons, instilling in them the values of hard work, family, and passion.
Phillip's life was enriched by his hobbies, which included home gardening, where he cultivated exquisite tomatoes and expertly crafted wine. An avid hunter, he cherished many seasons spent in the Berkshires of Massachusetts and upstate New York. His involvement in the community was evident through his membership in the Knights of Columbus and the My Pals Club in Chelsea.
Phillip was predeceased by his cherished grandmother Maria, his aunt Ida, her husband Nicolo D'Angelo, and his beloved wife, Mary V. Cipollone. He leaves behind his loving sons: Lawrence Cipollone of Everett; Richard Cipollone, and his partner Liz Joyce of Chelsea; Daniel Cipollone of New Hampshire; and daughter-in-law Clarice MacDonald-Eldridge. He is also survived by his dear cousins, Carmen D'Angelo and his wife Kathleen of Stoneham, and Leonard D'Angelo and his partner Lea of Norfolk, along with his cherished grandchildren, Andrea, Sarafina, Felicia, and Dana Cipollone, and his adoring great-granddaughter, Azalea Cipollone.
Phillip's legacy of love and kindness will be honored in a series of ceremonies that will invite all who knew him to join in celebrating his remarkable life. Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend visiting hours at the Welsh Funeral Home, located at 718 Broadway, Chelsea, on Thursday, November 20th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. His funeral services will follow on Friday, November 21st at 10:00 AM, conducted from the funeral home. The ceremony will conclude with Phillip being laid to rest alongside his beloved wife in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.In lieu of flowers, friends and family may honor Phillip's memory through contributions made in his name to Good Shepherd Community Care, 160 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459, or at https://gscommunitycare.org/Donate
Phillip Cipollone's spirit will forever live on in the hearts of those he leaves behind. May he rest in peace and may we celebrate a life well-lived.