Domenico G. Svizzero, of Stoneham, formerly of Somerville and Boston’s North End, passed away peacefully on November 7th. He was 88. Domenico was born in Prezza, L'Aquila, Italy, the cherished son of the late Giovanni and Maria (D'Eramo) Svizzero. Domenico proudly served in the 8° Reggimento Alpini, the elite mountain warfare corps of the Italian Army during the 1950s before coming to the U.S. as a tourist in 1961, not knowing that the trip would change his life. In Boston's North End, he met Pasquarosa "Rosa", the love of his life. They remained in Boston, where they built a beautiful life together and started their family.
Domenico was in the construction industry for almost 40 years, first as a laborer, and then proudly representing others as a labor steward for Laborer's Union Local 22. Domenico retired from the union at the young age of 62 and spent the next several years enjoying family, especially his grandchildren, and traveling back to Italy every summer visiting with extended family. Domenico was a lifelong fan of Boston sports. He was a big game show fan, religiously watching Price Is Right, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. He cherished the simple things in life such as wine, pasta and time spent with his family.
Domenico was the beloved husband of Pasquarosa "Rosa" (Sandonato) Svizzero, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. He was the devoted father of John Svizzero, Lisa Guglietta and her husband Mark, and Karen Pacheco and her husband Larry. He was the loving Papa of Talia, Matthew, Mia, Mark Anthony, Derek, Sofia and Sabrina, and the dear brother of Clorinda Scarsella and her late husband Achille of Canada. Domenico is also survived by many other loving family members in the U.S. and Italy.
Visiting hours will be held in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, on Sunday, November 15th from 3 PM to 6 PM, and again on Monday, November 16th at 8:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in St. Leonard Church, Hanover St., Boston, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Services will conclude with entombment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.