Joanne M. O'Neill Obituary (1939 - 2013)

CHELMSFORD Joanne M. (Antonucci) ONeill, 74, of Chelmsford, passed away October 7, 2013 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous and graceful battle with melanoma. She was the beloved wife of John J. ONeill, Sr. with whom she would have celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary on April 4, 2014. Born in East Boston on June 28, 1939 she was the daughter of the late George and Corinna (Spera) Antonucci. A 1957 graduate of Hyde Park H.S., she was a proud employee of Market Basket in Westford for the past five years. She was a resident of Chelmsford for the past 44 years and a faithful communicant of St. Marys Church. She loved to cook and enjoyed reading. She was an avid Red Sox fan and was a strong supporter for the blind. Joanne was completely devoted to her family and treasured every moment spent with them. In addition to her husband, Joanne is survived by her loving sons, Joseph G. ONeill and John J. ONeill, Jr. and his wife Myriam Hickey ONeill; three cherished grandchildren; John J. III Jack, Clare, and Tom ONeill all of Chelmsford; brothers; Nicholas Antonucci and his wife Wanda and Mario Antonucci and his wife Natalie, sister Virginia Ziegler and her husband Charles, sister-in-law Kathleen Connie Gaffney, and numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She was predeceased by her siblings; George Antonucci, Norma Formisano, Victoria Given, and Angela Della Piana. Visiting hours Thurs 4 to 8 pm at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. Funeral Mass Friday at 9:00 am at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joannes memory may be made to Schepens Eye Research Institute, 20 Staniford St., Boston, MA 02114. Visitation October 10, 2013 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information October 11, 2013 9:00am, Saint Mary Catholic Church 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Pine Ridge Cemetery 130 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824