Francis ” Frank “ DiChappari, 80 of Burlington died Saturday after a brief illness in the Lahey Clinic Medical Center Burlington, MA.
Born in Cambridge, he lived the past 7 years in Burlington and formerly of Somerville and was the son of the late Concetta (DiChappari) and Enrico DiChappari.
Frank was an Civilian Inspector at Hanscom Field for 15 years and retired in 1980. He served in the U. S. Army from 1943 to 1945.
Beloved husband of the late Mary G. (Zagami) DiChappari. Devoted father of Frank DiChappari of Burlington, Carol DiChappari of Medford and Robert DiChappari of California. Also survived by 4 loving grandchildren and 3 loving great grandchildren. Brother of Enrico DiChappari of Burlington, Emily Quigley of Somerville, Mary Adario of Melrose and the late Cosmo and Gus DiChappari. Funeral from Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Wednesday at 8 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Ann Church, 399 Medford Street, Somerville at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Visiting hours Tuesday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Frank’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.