Frances M. Buccilli, 85
Dateline: Norton, MA
Frances M. (Ivatts) Buccilli, age 85, of Norton, formerly of Mansfield passed away peacefully, in the presence of her loving family on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Longmeadow of Taunton.
She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Buccilli who died on November 29, 2008. Mr. and Mrs. Buccilli were wed on June 26, 1949.
Born in Norwood, MA on July 11, 1927, she was a daughter of the late William and Marion (Rogers) Ivatts. She grew up and was educated in Norwood and was a graduate of Norwood High School.
In addition to being a dedicated homemaker to her adoring family, when younger, Fran had been employed in the offices at Bird & Son’s in Walpole.
Fran’s life was always centered around her family. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening and entertaining friends. Mrs. Buccilli had made her home in Norton for the past 40 years and while living in Norwood was a parishioner of St. Catherine’s Church.
She is survived by her devoted children, Diane T. Abbate of Taunton, David J. Buccilli of Mansfield and Donna F. Flannigan of Stoughton. The dear sister of Robert Ivatts of Norwood and the late William Ivatts, Marion Maher and Dorothy Ivatts, she is also survived by her cherished 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral service, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Tuesday, March 19th at 10:00 at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield. Private burial will be at a later date in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Taunton.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, March 18th from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flower’s Fran’s family has requested that donations in her memory be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
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