Mafalda “Farley” (Iampietro) Wills, 92, of Brockton, MA passed away suddenly on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Robert Wills for the past 63 years.
Mafalda was born on October 6, 1932, in Middleboro, MA. She was the daughter of the late Philip and Carmela (Capuano) Iampietro and sister of the late Mary Broghamer and Philip Iampietro, Jr. Mafalda graduated from Middleboro High School, Class of 1950 and from Becker Junior College, Class of 1952.
Following her graduation from Becker, Mafalda worked for her father’s trucking company, Nemasket Transportation, prior to her marriage. Mafalda then devoted her time to lovingly raising her two daughters. Thereafter, Mafalda worked for many years in the cosmetic industry as well as at Christo’s Restaurant as a hostess. Mafalda took great pride in her appearance and loved to get dressed up and have her hair and nails done.
Mafalda enjoyed traveling. Upon her husband’s retirement, they travelled the world visiting such places as Australia, Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Portugal, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, North Africa and many Latin American countries. Bob and Mafalda were gifted with a trip to Hawaii by their daughters in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. However, Mafalda’s favorite destination was Italy. She and Bob visited Italy four times. Mafalda spoke Italian which made her a hit with her travel mates (as well as the Italian men!).
Mafalda was a devout Catholic who spent over 30 years teaching CCD at both Saint Margaret’s and Our Lady of Lourdes in Brockton.
She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Wills, her two daughters, Dr. Louise Wills of Cambridge, MA and Katherine Wills of Brockton, MA as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. She also leaves behind the family dog, Heidi.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte. 123) Brockton. The funeral procession will gather at the funeral home on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 9:30 am, for a funeral mass at 10:30 am, in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 433 West Street, Brockton. Entombment will be in Melrose Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.