Louise A. (Papetti) Ricciardelli, a lifelong Needham resident died suddenly March 18, 2008 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Needham Campus. She was 81
Born and raised in Needham she graduated with the Class of 1945 from Needham High School.
She loved spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Beloved wife for 59 years of Ateo “Art” Ricciardelli, she is survived by her children Gerald Ricciardelli and his wife Joan of Norfolk, Keith Ricciardelli and his wife Kyle of Walpole and Karen Whitehouse and her husband Bruce of North Andover, her brother Robert Papetti and his wife Sarina of Needham, 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late Enrico and Elena (Fantegrossi) Papetti and sister of the late Armando Papetti.
Relatives and friends will gather at the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave (Exit 19B off Rte 128) NEEDHAM on Wed March 26 at 9 AM and proceed to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church at 10 AM. Visiting hours will be on Tues 4-8 PM. Interment Needham Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials in Louise’s name may be made to Beth Israel Deaconess Needham, c/o Alison Auciello, Office of Development, 330 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02215 for the new ER. For directions, obit or to send a note of condolence www.eatonfuneralhomes.com.