It is with great sadness that the family of Rosario Russell Giacoppo of Malden, MA announce his passing. Rosario Russell Giacoppo, 87 years old, passed away peacefuly on October 12th at his home in Malden surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 11, 1937 to his late parents Domenic Giacoppo and Christina (Amato) Giacoppo, originally of Messina, Sicily. Rosario grew up in Cambridge, MA where he lived most of his life before moving to Malden, MA in 2000. He was the youngest of four children. Beloved husband of Margaret (Burney) Giacoppo, Malden, MA. Devoted father of Carol Mazzone and her husband Vincenzo “Enzo” of Tewksbury. Russell Giacoppo and his wife Sarah of Bristol CT. Susan Giacoppo of Malden, Lisa Licata and her husband Accursio “Rob” of Danvers, MA. Tina Giacoppo of Malden, MA.
Youngest brother of Michael Giacoppo and his late wife Thelma, of Burlington, MA. The late Phil Giacoppo and his late wife Florence of Billerica, MA. The late Angela Demeo and her late husband Ernest P. DeMeo, of Billerica, MA. Loving grandfather to Adam and Alan, Abigail, Anthony, the late Christina, Michael, Michelle, Joshua, Vincenzo and Juliana. Also survived by five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Rosario worked for the Boston Architecutural College for 39 years where he worked as part of the maintenance department. He retired in 2020 at the age of 83. Family was always his top priority. He enjoyed spending time with family. He loved taking his grandchildren fishing, playing family bingo, a trip to the Boston Commons to ride the Swan Boats, to name a few. He was always present. He also enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino to play some slot machines. He was a huge fan of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. His favorite song was, “I Walk the Line.” Favorite color: black. He had a heart of gold. Always willing to help others, even if that meant putting his own needs last. He will be truly missed by all those lives he has touched. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rosario’s name to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Rosario was a frequent donor to this organization as he felt, “Children should be given a chance at life. They are young and innocent.
A funeral service will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Friday October 18th at 1:30pm. Visitation will be held from 11:00am-1:30pm prior to the service. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Interment will be in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden.