Mr. Carlo D. “Scoop” Gianfelice, a 63 year resident of Medford, died at the VA Hospital in West Roxbury on Thursday afternoon, December 31, 2009. He was 84 years old.
Born in East Boston, Massachusetts, on August 2, 1925, he was the beloved son of the late Gaetano and Teresa (Ciavola) Gianfelice, immigrants from Italy. Mr. Gianfelice was a graduate of the Roxbury Memorial Printing High School. He was a WWII & Korean Navy veteran. He first entered the Navy on July 16, 1943 and attained the rank of Fire Controlman. While serving in WWII, Carlo was stationed at USNTS Newport, Rhode Island and served aboard the USS Wasp. He was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, American Area Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal, European African Middle Eastern Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, Commanding Officer’s Commendation and the Good Conduct Medal, for his outstanding service. He received his honorable discharge from Boston on July 31, 1945. Mr. Gianfelice re-enlisted in the Navy on August 1, 1946 and served again for an additional 10 years. Carlo held the rank of FCS2 when he received his 2nd Honorable Discharge from Boston after serving in Korea. He was a well decorated veteran.
Mr. Gianfelice worked for Court Square Press in South Boston, for more than 42 years, as a Composition Supervisor and as a Type Setter. He was a lifelong communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Medford and was a life member of the VFW in Medford.
He was the devoted brother of Guido and his wife the late Margaret W. Gianfelice of Medford; cherished uncle of Gary and his wife Gail Gianfelice of New York and Brian and his wife Patty Gianfelice of Pennsylvania and great uncle of Michael B. Gianfelice of Waltham. Carlo was the son of the late Gaetano and Teresa (Ciavola) Gianfelice. His funeral was held from the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Avenue, Medford, Tuesday, January 5, 2009, at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Fellsway West, Medford, at 10 AM. Many relatives and friends respectfully attended. Visiting hours were held Monday, January 4, 2010, from 4 to 8 PM. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Donations in Carlo’s memory may be made to the above named church. For additional information, please visit www.magliozzifuneralhome.com.