Joan P. (Ragonesi) Antonelli, 79, of Westport peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, July 5, 2018 with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Errol M. Antonelli.
Mrs. Antonelli was born in Fall River, daughter of the late Stephen and Irene (Nicolau) Ragonesi and had resided in Westport for 30 years. She had worked as a secretary alongside her husband for the family business, ACME Engineering, Fall River. Mrs. Antonelli was an avid animal lover and following her retirement, volunteered at Animal Advocates, Westport and The Humane Society of the United States for many years and was inducted into the HSUS Millennium Leadership Council in recognition of her dedication. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother.
Survivors include her 2 sons: Errol J. Antonelli and his fiancée Sarah Rebello of Swansea and Brian J. Antonelli and his wife Maria of Westport; and 3 grandchildren: Melissa Antonelli, Amber Antonelli and Michael Rebello.
She was the sister of the late Stephen Ragonesi.
Private services were held.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Forever Paws, 300 Lynwood St., Fall River, MA 02721.