George W. “Gigi” Reppucci passed away peacefully at the North End Rehabilitation Center on Monday morning, June 14th. He was 88. A life-long North Ender, he was the son of the late Amato and Carmela (DiNapoli) Reppucci. Gigi worked as a baker as a young man before becoming a buyer for a chemical company. After a long career, he enjoyed his retirement. Gigi was an active member of the North End community. A member of the North End Athletic Association, Gigi was a long-time mentor and coach to generations of youngsters from his neighborhood. He was also active for many years at the Nazzaro Center, where among other things, he kept the garden. Above all else, Gigi was a devoted and loving husband to his wife Marilyn for 63 years. He was a wonderful uncle to his many nieces and nephews and a good and loyal friend to many.
The beloved husband of Marilyn C. (DeLuca) Reppucci with whom he shared 63 years of marriage, Gigi was the dear brother of the late Anthony “Moe”, Carmen “Rep”, Michael “Michele” and Melinda “Millie” Reppucci. He also leaves many devoted nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford Friday, June 18th at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Leonard Church, Hanover St., Boston’s North End, at 10 AM. Services will conclude with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit at the funeral home, Thursday, 4 - 8 PM.