Alfred Aucella

Alfred J. Aucella, 91, of Wakefield, died Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Revere on November 15, 1924 he was the son of the late John and Pasqualina (Quaratta) Aucella.

Mr. Aucella was raised in Revere and was a graduate of Revere High School. He later went on to graduate from Tufts University where he received his Bachelors in Electrical Engineering. He then went on to advanced studies in Management at Harvard University. Mr. Aucella had served in the United States Navy during both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He had worked for and retired from Boston Edison; and was a member of the Wakefield Knights of Columbus.

He was the beloved husband of Myrtle M. (Rossborough) Aucella. He was the loving father of Kathleen Picket of Florida, Nancy Aucella of Cambridge, and Gary A. Aucella of New Hampshire. He was the brother of the late Helen Conley and Ralph, Eugene & John Aucella. He is also survived by five adoring grandchildren and two great grandchildren; as well as, many loving and devoted nieces and nephews.

His funeral will be held from the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Monday at 9am followed by a funeral mass in St. Maria Goretti Church, 112 Chestnut St., Lynnfield at 10am. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-5pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hallmark Health VNA and Hospice, 178 Savin St., #300, Malden, MA 02148

July 24, 2016
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550

July 25, 2016
10:00 AM

St. Maria Goretti Church
112 Chestnut St.
Lynnfield, MA 01940