Florence E. (Cote) Giovanelli 82 of Taunton died after a brief illness on October 6, 2012 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston.
She was the Beloved wife of the late Raldo J. Giovanelli. Born in Raynham, the daughter of the late Wilfred S. and Edna M. (Gauvin) Cote, she lived her adult life in Taunton. She was a communicant of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church in No. Dighton. Mrs. Giovanelli was a dedicated wife and mother. She enjoyed gardening,
cooking, sewing, reading, and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Women's Guild of the former
St. Paul's Church. Survivors include three daughters, Joanne F. Moody and her husband Thomas of Camden, SC,
Gloria J. Homer and her husband Charles of Glen, NH, Ednamarie C. Giovanelli and her partner Steven Matowitz of Light House Point, FL, two Sons Robert R. Giovanelli and his wife Donna of Middleboro, and Randall J. Giovanelli of Taunton; four brothers Jean Cote of Raynham, Gerald Cote of Taunton, Ernest Cote of Gig Harbor, WA, and Paul Cote of Taunton; two sisters Lorraine Williams of Pompono Beach, FL and Yvonne Bird of Rehoboth; five grandchildren, Glendon C. Homer and his wife Dr. Mindy of New York City, Kurtis A. Homer of Fall River,
Dr. Alexandra M. Merolla of Boca Raton, FL, Andrea M. Giovanelli and Ryan R. Giovanelli both of Middleboro;
and her caregiver Tammy L. Bayard of Taunton; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late
Anita Chickering, Lawrence Cote, Claire Bleau, and Richard Norbert Cote.
Her Funeral will be held on Thursday
October 11, 2012 at 9 AM from the Taunton Funeral Home 8 Crapo St. at Tremont St., Taunton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Nicholas of Myra Church in No. Dighton. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Taunton.
Visiting hours are 4-8 on Wednesday. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. For directions or to sign an online condolence visit www.tauntonfuneral.com