Bernice M. “Bea” Pennelli, 83 of Medford for 58 years and resided at The Gables in Winchester for 5 years, died Thursday after a brief illness.
Born in Quincy, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Doellman) and Edward Brinkman.
Beloved wife of the late Arthur P. Pennelli. Devoted mother of Paul Pennelli and his wife Patricia of Andover, Mary Pennelli-Valdes and her husband Ray of West Roxbury, Janice Pennelli of Charleston, SC, David Pennelli and his wife Michelle of Groveland, Christopher Pennelli and his wife Karen of Wayland and Carol Pennelli of New York City. Loving grandmother of Paul and his wife Taylor, Alison and her husband Matthew, Melissa, Michael, Marco and Donald.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Monday at 8 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High St., Medford, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4 - 8 pm. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Bernice’s name to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Division of Development/Jimmy Fund, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.