Severino "Sam"

M. Moscatelli

A resident of Chelsea for over 50 years, Sam passed away on Thursday December 30th at the age of 89.  Sam was receiving supportive care at the Leonard Florence Center for Living for the past few weeks, living courageously with complications from a stroke he endured a month earlier.

Born and raised in East Boston he was one of ten children of the late Michael and Felicia (Rispoli) Moscatelli.

Sam attended schools in East Boston, completing the 11th grade at the High School, when he enlisted into the US Army.  He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1954 at the rank of Corporal.

After returning home, he began working at American Optical in Chelsea.  There he met Rita Alma Gallant.  They married in 1956, sharing 62 years of love and devotion, together raising their family of a daughter and three sons, while residing for many years in Chelsea's Mill Hill neighborhood.

Sam continued working at Columbia Packing Co., in Boston for 28 years, When the company closed, Sam began working with Custodial Services at the Chelsea Soldiers Home and later with Eastpointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, until taking his full retirement.

In his lifetime Sam enjoyed numerous trips to Atlantic City, Foxwoods, and Las Vegas with Rita.  He was an avid sports fan for all the Boston teams and followed Duke College Basketball and the Alabama Crimson Tide, college football team.

Sam could always be depended on to help his family volunteering to assist in house projects for his children.  He would frequently and joyously attend his grandchildren's many events.

In addition to his parents Sam was also predeceased by all his siblings; Mary Tramonte, Thomas Moscatelli, Laura Nocito, Rose Puglise, Rita Moscatelli, Evelyn Mitchell, Antoinette Feloni, Michael Moscatelli, Margaret Costantini and his granddaughter Alyssa Nanopoulos.

Sam was widowed by the passing of his beloved Rita A. (Gallant) Moscatelli in 2019.  He was the devoted father of Nancy Nanopoulos and her husband Andy of Wakefield, Tommy Moscatelli, Sr. and his wife Donna of Newton, Robert Moscatelli and his wife Audrey of Phoenix AZ, and Bruce Moscatelli and his wife Nicole of Lynn.  Cherished grandfather of Tom Moscatelli, Jr. and his wife Kelly of Chapel Hill, NC, Christopher Moscatelli and his wife Korey of Stoughton, Michael Nanopoulos of Wakefield, Nicole Moscatelli of Malden, and Anthony Moscatelli of Newton.  Adored great-grandfather of Kyla and Cameron Moscatelli.  He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and nephews, and extended family members and friends.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend his Funeral Mass by gathering at the Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St., Revere on Friday January 7th at 11:30 AM.  Attendees are required to wear face masks while in the Church and physical distancing is advised.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

DONATIONS:  Should friends desire, contributions in Sam's name may be made to American Stroke Association, 300 5th Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451-8750, or visit. www.Stroke.org/donate

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