Elena (Venafra) Colucciello, age 74, of Fall River formerly of Swansea, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Angelo A. Colucciello.
Born in Paternapoli, Italy, the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Giovanina (Santoro) Venafra, Elena was employed at the NE Shirt Company in Fall River for several years. Elena enjoyed cooking, making Pizzelle’s and spending time with her family and grandchildren.
She is survived by her three children: John A. Colucciello and his wife Marilia of Dartmouth, Lisa Teves and spouse Aniceto of Fall River and Frank J. Colucciello and his fiancé Kim of Perkasie, PA, brother: Anthony Venafra and his wife Marion of Somerset, sister: Phyllis Palermo of Tiverton; four grandchildren Matthew Colucciello, Lorenzo Teves, Sophia Teves and Nicholas Colucciello and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mrs. Colucciello’s family would like to thank the Southcoast VNA and Hospice, especially her nurses Sally, Lynn, Lisa and Lindaline for their compassionate care of Elena during this difficult time.
Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 9AM from the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE AT BIRCHCREST, 189 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea followed by her funeral mass at 10AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 530 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4-8 PM. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Entombment will take place in Notre Dame Mausoleum.
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