PACELLA, Florence Ann (Marotto) 86, of Dedham and Pembroke Pines, FL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald W. Pacella Sr. Born on November 5, 1930 in Dorchester to her parents the late Joseph and Josephine Marotto. Florence graduated from Girls Dorchester High in 1950 and began her career in bookkeeping for many years of her life.
Married in 1952 to her beloved husband Ronald for 64 years, she is survived by her 5 children, Ronald and Cheryl Pacella of Foxboro, Joseph and Rosemarie Pacella of Mansfield, Victor and Maureen Pacella of Dedham, Donna and Philip Hunt of Mansfield, and Christine and David Iadarola of Norton. She is the proud Nana of 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren whom she loved and cherished daily.
Florence was an active and engaging woman, who for many years was a member of numerous organizations and dedicated her time to charitable organizations. She enjoyed making many memories with her family in her summer home in Hull at the beach and Yacht Club. Florence had a passion for making puzzles and word searches, and her love of dogs. Florence enjoyed clothes shopping and always took great pride in her appearance.
Visitation at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Tuesday, Dec. 27 from 9-10:45am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham at 11am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Florence’s memory to The Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 96280 Washington, DC 20077 800-283-7800 www.arthritis.org or to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 800-628-0028 www.aspca.org.