Bridgewater - Norma E. (Paradiso) Bracci, 78, of Bridgewater, formerly of East Bridgewater, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Dino J. Bracci.
Born and raised in Milford, the daughter of the late Dominic Sr. and Lena (Paradova) Paradiso, she also attended Milford schools.
Mrs. Bracci had been a resident of Bridgewater for the past 8 years, coming from East Bridgewater.
She formerly worked as a supervisor for New England Telephone Company.
Mrs. Bracci enjoyed cooking and being with her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Sandra J. MacKay of Bridgewater; her brothers and sisters, Gloria Comastra of Uxbridge, Violet Ferrucci of Upton, Madeline Lioce of Mendon, George Paradiso and Victor Paradiso, both of Milford, and Dolores Kelley of East Bridgewater; her grandchildren, Shelby E. and Robert A. MacKay III, both of Bridgewater and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Constance Gibbons, Theresa Moore, Dominic Paradiso Jr. and John Paradiso.
Visiting hours will be held Thursday from 6-9 p.m. in the Prophett Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rte. 18), Bridgewater.
Funeral services and burial are private on request of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to Massachusetts General Hospital, Parkinson's Disease Research at M.G.H. Development Office, 100 Charles River Plaza, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02108.