John A. Scoppettuolo, a 2 year resident of Medford and former 15 year resident of Charlestown and 10 year resident of East Boston, passed into eternal life on Monday, December 17, 2012 at his home in Medford following a lengthy illness. He was 79 years old.
John was born in Boston on December 24, 1932, a son of the late Carmine Scoppettuolo and Josephine (DiBlasi) Scoppettuolo. He grew in East Boston where he attended Boston Public Schools and graduated from Boston Trade High School. He enlisted into the United States Army and served his country proudly and honorably during the Korean Conflict. John worked as a welder for Mass. Engineering Company for over 32 years.
John is the beloved husband of 26 years to Josephine (Ciulla) Scoppettuolo. He is the devoted brother of Anthony Scoppettuolo of Wilmington, Eleanor Roderiques of New Hampshire, Julia Clausen of Florida, Mary Cimino of Medford, Josephine Scoppettuolo of Boston and the late Generosa Scoppettuolo and Theresa Shire. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend John's Funeral on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 9 a.m. from the Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, 55 Warren St. Charlestown at 10 a.m. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. Visiting hours Wednesday, December 19, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in John's name to VNA Hospice Care, 100 Trade Center, Suite 500, Woburn, Mass. 01801.