Tito Forcellese, 90 of Somerville, died Tuesday after a brief illness in the Spaulding Hospital-Cambridge, MA..
Born in Boston, he lived in Somerville for the past 59 years and formerly of East Boston. He was the son of the late Angelina (D'Amico) and Peter Forcellese. Tito was a Tailor in the Boston area for many years and retired from Lord & Taylor, Boston in 1984. He served during World War II in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Tito was a member of the Logan Post Somerville, and St. Polycarp Men's Club.
Beloved husband of Linda (Picardo). Devoted father of Denise Russell and her husband George of CT, Peter Forcellese and his wife Janice of Falmouth. Loving grandfather of Peter Forcellese Jr., David and Michael Russell and the late John Forcellese. Loving great grandfather of Nicholas and Jenna Forcellese. Brother of the late Olga Rauseo, Flora Stoico and Norma Tucci. Also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Saturday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Ann Church, 399 Medford St., Somerville, at 10 AM.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Visiting hours Friday 3 - 8.
Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Tito’s name to the John T. Forcellese Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 2462, Teaticket, MA 02536.