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Rino Gnesi
May 07, 2005

Obituary

Rino Gnesi, age 75, of Winchester, passed away May 7th at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington following a lengthy illness. He was the beloved wife of Lea (Lucchesi). Born in Italy he was the son of the late Rina (Rossi) and Luigi Gnesi.

Mr. Gnesi came to the united States over fifty years ago. He was a resident of Winchester since 1979. He was recently retired from his company that he started in 1958, The Rino Gnesi Company of Medford, which specialized in importing Italian fancy foods, espresso and cappuccino machines, and pasta equipment. He was a true pioneer in the importing of Italian specialty products and his company was known nationwide. Rino was also very active and supportive over the years of the Italian American Community. He hosted and produced the Dino and Rino Italian Variety Radio Show that aired on WUNR for over thirty years. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Lahey Clinic Medical Center Oncology Dept. 41 Mall Rd. Burlington, MA 01803.

In addition to his beloved wife Lea, Rino is survived by his sister Anna Lupetti of Italy. Nephews Adriano Lupetti and his wife Vanna of Italy, and Mauro Lucchesi of Medfield. He is also survived by his grand nephew Marco Lupetti of Italy and is further survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Visting hours will be at the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main St. Medford, Tuesday, May 10th, from 2 thru 8PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Funeral services and interment will be in Italy.

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Dello Russo Funeral Service
306 Main Street
Medford, MA 02155
781-396-9200