Alfred D'Amelio 
M, #7687, b. Oct 19, 1932, d. Dec 31, 2008
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| Birth* | Oct 19, 1932 | Alfred D'Amelio was born on Oct 19, 1932 at Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States . |
| Death* | Dec 31, 2008 | He died on Dec 31, 2008, at age 76 at Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. |
| Obituary | Jan 3, 2009 | OBITUARY: FRANKLIN - Alfred J. "Ouchie" D'Amelio Jr., 76, of Franklin, died on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at his home, with his family at his side, after a long and valiant fight against cancer. He was the husband of Lois A. (Wyllie) D'Amelio for more than 52 years. Born in Franklin, on Oct. 19, 1932, one of eight children, born to the late Alfred and Teresa (Fontaine) D'Amelio, he was raised and educated in Franklin, and was a 1951 graduate of Franklin High School. He resided in Franklin all of his life, and also maintained a summer residence in Falmouth for many years. Mr. D'Amelio was a retired carpenter, who worked for many years for Boston Local No. 33. After retiring, he was a self-employed carpenter in the greater Franklin area, and worked for more than 10 years as a funeral assistant for the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He attained the rank of boatswain mate third class, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Navy Occupation Service Medal (European Clasp), and the Good Conduct Medal. His last assignment was aboard the USS Rockbridge (APA-228). He was honorably discharged in August 1955. He was a life member of the Franklin Post No. 3402 VFW, and a longtime member of the St. Anthony & Columbus Benevolent Society in Franklin. He was also a former member of Lodge No. 1414 Sons of Italy, in Franklin. He enjoyed his grandchildren, woodworking, being at the Cape, and the gang at the coffee shop. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Mark D'Amelio and his wife, Cheryl, of Franklin, Scott D'Amelio and his wife, Cathy, of Lincoln, R.I; a daughter, Kim Molloy and her husband, Robert, of Mendon; a brother, Anthony of Franklin; three sisters, Mary Ferioli of Franklin, Josephine Coughlin of Brighton, and Eleanor DiBenedetto of Fitchburg; six grandchildren, Brendan Molloy, Justin Ball, Matthew, Elisabeth, Marissa and Rachel D'Amelio. He was also the brother of the late Joseph D'Amelio, Gloria Cashorali, and Jean D'Amelio. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral on Monday, at 8:15 a.m., from the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home, 33 Cottage St., Franklin, www.franklinfuneral.com, with a funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Franklin, at 9 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, at 11:30 a.m. Calling hours are Sunday, Jan. 4, from 2 to 6 p.m. Donations in his memory sent to the International Mesothelioma Program, c/o Brigham & Women's Hospital, 15 Francis St., Brookline, MA 02446, would be appreciated. Published in the Cape Cod Times (Hyannis, MA) - Saturday, January 3, 2009.1 |
| Burial* | Jan 5, 2009 | He was buried on Jan 5, 2009 at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 56906202.2 |
Military* | Listed as a Military Veteran who served in wartime combat in Korea. | |