Gilda J. Rupprecht, a Woburn resident for over fifty years formerly of Somerville passed away peacefully June 24, 2017, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading following a short period of declining health. She was 80 years of age. Born in Somerville she was the daughter of the late Mario and Angela (Grasso) Merluzzi.
Gilda worked for over 40 years as a talented and trusted real estate agent in Winchester and she also owned and operated the G.J. Construction Co., a home building firm, prior to her retirement in 2009. Over the years she enjoyed spending the summer and fall months in Maine and also looked forward to spending some of the winter months in Boca Raton, FL. She was an avid reader and will be fondly remembered for her tremendous personality and love of socializing with family and friends.
Gilda is survived by her beloved children, Francis Rupprecht and his wife Donna of Mashpee, Madeline Johnson and her husband Kevin of Woburn, Gina Mestone and her husband Gary of Woburn. She was the loving grandmother of Scott Johnson of Woburn, Brian Johnson of Dracut, Katherine Wood of Cape Cod, Nicholas, Stephanie and Joseph Mestone all of Woburn. Loving great grandmother of Olivia Wood, Scott, Ady and Luke Johnson. Sister of Marty Merluzzi of FL, Anthony Merluzzi and Peter Merluzzi both of Woburn.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to gather for calling hours at the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Family Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., Woburn, Thursday, June 29th, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass celebrated in St. Barbara Church, 138 Cambridge Rd., Woburn at 11 a.m. Services will conclude with burial at Mt. Feake Cemetery, Waltham. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Gilda's memory to the MSPCA 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130 or www.mspca.org.