Mr. Raffaele C. "Grumpy" Montefusco, 65, of Lawrence, Massachusetts formerly of Italy passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 11th, 2009 at his home.
He was born on March 29th, 1944 in Naples, Italy to the late Luigi and Rosa (Capuano) Montefusco. He was educated in the local schools of Naples, Italy. Later Raffaele moved to Lawrence, Massachusetts with his family. He was an attendant of Holy Rosary Church in Lawrence, MA. and retired from working in Construction.
Raffaele enjoyed spending time with his family, loved to garden and cook. Always enjoyed the Beach and loved to play his Accordion and listen to Music.
His family members included:
His children:
Ivano Montefusco of Haverhill, MA.
Antonietta Montefusco, Luigina Montefusco and Rosa Montefusco all of Methuen, MA.
Christopher Montefusco of New Hampshire
Amelia Montefusco and Mario Montefusco both of Nashua, NH
Letizia and her husband Richard Cote of Hooksett, NH
His Grandchildren: Maria, Brittany, Sabrina, Ashlee, Jullian and Arianna.
His Great Grandchild: Layla
His Brothers:
Antonio and his wife Cusamine Montefusco of Springfield, MA.
Fulvio and his wife Rosetta Montefusco of Lawrence, MA.
His sister: Amelia Montefusco of Amalfia, Italy
As well as several nieces and nephews in the United States and in Italy.
Brother of the late: Antonietta Iaccone, Letizia Montefusco, Mario Montefusco, Amelia Montefusco.
Services will be private and are under the direction of the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. For online condolences and other information please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.