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Regina "Gigi" at 97 years of age, passed away early Saturday morning February 4
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at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, after a sudden and recent decline of health. Born in Boston, she was one of nine children raised by the late Joseph and Amelia (Cianculli) Spinazola. She grew up and resided for most of her life in the family home on Franklin Avenue in Chelsea. She resided in Swampscott for the past few years however she would frequently return to Chelsea to shop, socialize with old friends and have her hair done at her favorite beauty salon. As a young lady, "Gigi" worked as a garment buyer for Jay's Clothing Store in downtown Boston. Later she partnered with her sisters establishing and co-owning "Christine's Dress Shop" in Winchester. She also worked for many years and later retired as an office administrator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Industrial Board. Gigi led a simple life, making her home in Chelsea with her sisters and extended family. She enjoyed cooking for her family, always maintaining a happy and positive outlook throughout her lifetime fostering strong bonds with family and friends. When shopping she would always take time to talk with young mothers with their children, offering kind words of inspiration and cheers. In addition to her parents Gigi was also preceded in death by her beloved sisters and brothers; Martha Dwyer, Anna M. "Mandy" Spinazola, Olga Zagarri, Yolanda Gilberti, Sammy Ferullo, Alfonse and Albert Spinazola. She is survived by her dear brother Adolphe Spinazola of Swampscott. She was the cherished aunt of Paul Dwyer, Phil Zagarri, Ron Zagarri, Arthur Dwyer, Gina Harvey, Geri Ferullo, Joanie Ferullo, Michael Ferullo, Joseph Spinazola and Susan Almeida and the late Christine Dwyer. She is also survived by many grandnieces and grandnephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Her Funeral will begin from the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Thursday February 9
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at 9:30 A.M. Followed by a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church 59 Nichols St. Chelsea at 10:30 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 - 7 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
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Funeral Services
Visitation
February
8
Wednesday
Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Mass of Christian Burial
February
9
Thursday
Our Lady of Grace Church
Starts at 10:30 am
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