FUNICELLA- Of Malden, December 3rd, Serafino "Bill". Devoted husband of Olive (Muse). Beloved father of William Funicella of California, Cecilia Sacherski of Hollis, New Hampshire, Carol Eyermann of Virginia, John Funicella of Raymond, New Hampshire and Jim Funicella of Baldwinville, MA. Brother of Susan Lindquist of Malden and the late Angelo, Helen, Anthony and Cecilia. Also lovingly survived by 17 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Carroll Funeral Home, 721 Salem Street, (Maplewood Square), MALDEN on Thursday morning, December 7th at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Josephs Church, 770 Salem Street, Malden at 10 o'clock. Visiting hours in the Carroll Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6-8 PM. Services will conclude with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
A Lifelong resident of Malden, Serafino, at 86 years of age, passed away at the Harborside Wakefield after a short illness. A member of Local #25, he worked as a truck driver for the Minahan Co. for over 25 years. Shortly after his retirement he took a job working for the City of Malden as a custodian at the Malden Police Station as well as the Malden School buildings. Politically active over the years in many of the local races, he also coached Malden Babe Ruth Baseball for many years and was a veteran of World War II.