Mrs. Lillian Evelyn Ricci of Wilmington passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 12th, at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington. She was the beloved wife of John R. Ricci Sr. and together they shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Boston and raised educated in Everett, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Carnabuci) DeLoreto.
"Evelyn" as she was affectionately known to her family friends, moved to Wilmington more than 51 years ago. Evelyn was mostly devoted to raising her children and caring for the needs of the family. Together with her husband, Evelyn helped and worked as a bookkeeper for many years in the operating of their family business, Lakeside Exxon Station in Wakefield, prior to the selling of the business many years ago. Evelyn enjoyed knitting, spending time at the beach, taking day trips to Foxwoods Casino and traveling in general with Aruba being one of her favorite destinations. Her greatest joy came from her family. She enjoyed and cherished spending time with her grandchildren. Evelyn always put the needs of others before her own needs and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
In addition to her husband, Evelyn is survived by her children, Lisa Strainge and her husband Scott of Tewksbury, and John R. Ricci Jr. of Woburn. She was the loving Grandmma of Stephanie, Lauren and Benjamin Strainge, John R. III, William and Matthew Ricci. She is also survived by her sister, Lorraine Golden of Everett, brothers, George DeLoreto of Framingham, Albert DeLoreto of GA, Joseph DeLoreto of SC and Richard DeLoreto of Methuen.
Funeral services will be held from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 374 Main St., WILMINGTON, Thursday, June 16th, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 126 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Dello Russo Funeral Home will be held on Wednesday from 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Evelyn's memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.