Mr. Michael J. Carpinella, age 85, of Woburn, died October 26th, at the Woburn Nursing Center following a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Phyllis M. (Cangiano) Carpinella. Born in Woburn he was the son of the late Antonette (Conte) and Vincenzo Carpinella.
Michael was a life long resident of Woburn. He worked for over fifty years as the manager of the Ginn Oil Co. Service Station in Woburn where he helped many loyal customers and friends with their automobile inspections and service needs. Following his retirement, Michael continued working for over ten years at his son's pharmacy, The Medicine Store of Wakefield. Michael was a past president of the Woburn Sons of Italy and was an active member throughout the years. Mostly devoted to his loving family, Michael will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
In addition to his late wife, Michael is predeceased by his sister, the late Anna Rotondi. He is survived by his children, Michael J. Carpinella Jr. and his wife Wanda, of Woburn, Antonette Lovejoy and her husband Michael of Omaha, NE. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Michael and Diana Lovejoy, Philip and Joseph Carpinella.
His funeral service will be held from the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St. Woburn, Friday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Charles Church, 280 Main St. Woburn, at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be Thursday at the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Funeral Home from 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Woburn.