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Arthur "Sonny" Pacella, Jr.
December 26, 2018

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Arthur “Sonny” Pacella, Jr. age 82 of Brockton, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 26, 2018. He was the devoted husband of Nancy M. (Folkins) Pacella for 61 years.

Arthur was born and raised in Boston, son of the late Josephine (LaTorre) and Arthur Pacella, Sr., and lived in Brockton for the past 55 years. He had been a hoisting engineer for Local 4 Engineers Union in Boston and retired in 1983. He and Nancy then opened Christopher’s Subs and Salads in Avon.

In his free time, Arthur enjoyed music, doing crossword puzzles, and collecting stamps, coins and other bric-a-brac. He also enjoyed going out to eat and taking trips to casinos. He loved his cats, which kept him grounded.

Sonny will be remembered as a kind, funny and caring man who was incredibly resilient despite many life obstacles. He will live on through the many happy memories he made with his loved ones.

In addition to his wife Nancy, Arthur is survived by three sons, Arthur Pacella and his partner Denilton Teixeira of Brockton, David Pacella of Brockton and Mark Pacella and his wife Beth of Falls Church, VA. He leaves four grandchildren Christopher, Matthew, Anthony and Jacqueline Pacella and a great granddaughter Makayla. He was the brother of Rosemarie Pacella of Georgia, Joanne Pacella of Whitinsville, MA, Suzanne Cornelia of Milford, MA, Jacqueline Garreau of California, and the late Theresa Pacella, Natalie Susi and Angelo Pacella. He leaves his step-mother Wendy Pacella of California and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held at the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, on Saturday from 12-2pm. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Sonny’s name to APCSM (Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Mass.), 1300 W. Elm St. Ext. Brockton, MA 02301, or a cancer charity of your choice.

For online condolences and directions please visit www.conleyfuneralhome.com or on Facebook at Conley Funeral & Cremation Service.

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Conley Funeral & Cremation Service
138 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02301
508-586-0742