MOUSSALLI, Suzanne Rose, 86, wife of the late George A. Moussalli and a lifelong resident of West Roxbury, passed away on May 22nd surrounded by her loving family. For much of her life, Suzie served as a dedicated member of the St. Theresa’s of Avila Community, working in both the Parish and the School. Suzie’s passion for cooking and entertaining led to many lasting memories and lifelong friendships. Her devotion to her family, friends and community was apparent to all who knew her. Suzie is survived by her four children and their families: Gloria Joyce and her husband Paul of Walpole; Anthony Moussalli and his wife Dorothy of Marshfield; Maria Keville and her husband Michael of West Roxbury; and Joseph Moussalli and his wife Stephenie of West Roxbury. She also leaves eleven grandchildren, who loved their “Grammy” deeply: Meghan, Stephanie, Jacquelyn, Joseph, Jessica, Christopher, Samantha, Michael, Anthony, Katherine and Emma. Suzie is survived by her brother, Lt. (USN, ret.) Joseph Graceffa of California, and sisters Gloria Ratti of Quincy and Anna Cataldo of West Palm Beach, FL. Suzie is pre-deceased by her siblings Philip, Anthony, Louis, Angelo, Rose Callinan, and Maria LaGrega. Suzie also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews and her loyal and lifelong best friend Lorraine Dowdall of West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers, suggested remembrances may be made to St. Theresa’s of Avila, 2078 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132.
Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Tuesday May 31, at 10:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Visiting hours Monday May 30, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
Interment Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline.
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