...Carpenter, longtime Tewksbury resident, 71
TEWKSBURY- Joseph Toppi, age 71, died Tuesday September 20, at his home after a lengthy
illness. He was the husband of Phyllis (Auciello) Toppi of Tewksbury with whom he celebrated
their 45th wedding anniversary this past March 5.
He was born in Cambridge, February 8, 1940. Son of the late Joseph and Margaret
(Walsh) Toppi. He was raised in the Cambridge and Somerville area. He lived in Woburn for
seven years. He has been a longtime Tewksbury resident since 1979.
Joseph worked as a carpenter on heavy construction projects throughout Massachusetts..
He was a member of the Carpenters Union 217. He enjoyed playing card games especially
cribbage. He was a world traveler with his wife and friends. Joseph had a great sense of humor
and would always joke around. A favorite saying of his was “are you kidding me.” He loved
wearing his dingo boots and leather jacket. He enjoyed singing and impersonated Elvis. Besides
his wife he is survived by two brothers Clifford Toppi of Melrose and Larry Toppi of Arlington, a
sister and brother in law Patricia (Toppi) Zilonis and her husband Ronald of Cambridge. An aunt
and uncle Joseph and Connie (Toppi) Monestere of Medford. He is also survived by many loving
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Brother of the late Richard, Paul, Ronald, David, Donna Toppi, and Margaret Kavanaugh.
Visiting hours are Monday
September 26th from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with his memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Donations to the
Saints Cancer Center 2 Hospital Drive Lowell, MA 01852 will be
appreciated.