Katherine (Connolly) Celli, a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph Parish in Needham, died March 21, 2007 at the Elizabeth Seton Residence in Wellesley.
Born in Boston she had been a resident of Needham for more than 30 years. She had worked as a cook at the Baker School in Brookline.
Wife of the late Joseph Francis Celli, she is survived by her sons Paul Celli of Needham, Frank Celli of Needham and John Celli of Washington DC, 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends will gather at the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave. Needham on Wed March 28 at 9 AM and proceed to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church at 10 AM. Interment will follow at Blue Hill Cemetery in Braintree. Visiting hours will be in the funeral home on Tues from 4-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Elizabeth Seton Residence 125 Oakland St. Wellesley, MA 02481.