Giuliano Tanini Obituary (1939 - 2023)

Giuliano Tanini, 84, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Maria Grazia (Madioni) Tanini with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. He was born in Florence (Firenze), Italy, on April 15, 1939, and was the son of the late Giudo and Annita (Rigacci) Tanini. Giuliano grew up in Florence, Italy, completed 5 years of mandatory education, and worked as a scanner operator (fototechnico). In December of 1969, he and his wife left their beloved Firenze and their respective families in hopes of better opportunities in the United States. He moved to Chelmsford, MA where he raised his family and worked an additional 38 years as a scanner operator. He became a United States Citizen in 2002, holding dual citizenships of both Italy and the US. There was nothing more important to him than his family, and they were the center of his universe. He was extremely proud of his daughters and grandchildren and was always saying how he didnt know what he had done in life to be so blessed. His favorite activities were spending time with his grandchildren, going to their games, dances, working on Legos, and bringing them out to dinner for no reason other than to share a meal with them. When not with his immediate family, he could be found having video calls with his nieces, nephews, and friends back in Italy or an espresso with his friends in the US. He was an avid supporter of the ACF Fiorentina soccer team as well as the Italian national team. Giuliano and his wife have remained loyal to his homeland splitting their time in retirement, between their homes in Ortimino and Chelmsford, creating timeless memories with their beloved children, grandchildren and extended family. In addition to his loving wife, Giuliano leaves his two daughters, Annita Tanini and her husband Steven Giles of Chelmsford, and Linda Tanini and her husband Christopher Lavallee of Chelmsford. Giuliano was known as Nonno to his four grandchildren, Dante Giles, Andre Giles, Deanna Lavallee, and Matteo Lavallee. He was predeceased by his siblings, Adelinda Marzocchini (Tanini), Cosetta Brunelle (Tanini), Orlando Tanini, Fiorenzo Tanini, Orlando Bugnolino Tanini, and Rolando Nanni Tanini. He was also predeceased by his nephews, Nello Marzocchini and Stefano Tanini. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 4 7 pm at the Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, at 9 am at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford. KINDLY GATHER AT THE CHURCH. Interment to follow in St. Josephs Cemetery, Chelmsford. Memorial donations may be made in his name to The American Cancer Society or Mass General Research Institute. Service Details Visitation When December 15, 2023 4:00pm - 7:00pm Location Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home Address 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Mass of Christian Burial When December 16, 2023 9:00am Location St. Mary Parish Address 25 North Road Chelmsford, 01824 Interment When December 16, 2023 Location St. Joseph Cemetery Address 96 Riverneck Road CHELMSFORD, MA 01824