The funeral Mass will be held in Saint Anna’s Church, 194 Lancaster St. Leominster, on Monday, December 11, at 11:00am. Burial will follow in Saint Leo’s Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Saint Anna’s Restoration Fund, 194 Lancaster St., Leominster, MA 01453.
Bea was born in Leominster on December 1, 1917, the daughter of the late Orfeo and Ottavia (DiPaoli) Angelini.
Many years ago, she was a business partner with her sister, Clara Bellio in the former Marie Louise Shop, a woman’s clothing store and bridal shop on Central St. She also worked for many years at her husband’s store, Rick’s Appliance and Furniture Co., on Central St.
She was a member of Saint Anna’s Church and Saint Anna’s Society. She was also a member of the Saladini Club and Italian Social Club. She loved playing golf and participated in that sport as a member of Monoosnock Country Club.
Her family was most important to her. Her fondest memories were of the times she spent caring for and providing loving attention to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her son Roger Guglielmo of Leominster, granddaughters, Lori Iacaboni of Leominster and Kristen Bessette and husband Stephen of California; several great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Phyllis Granata of Leominster and Rena Bourque of Rochester, NY; one sister in law, Vinnie Angelini of Leominster. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Her husband Americo “Rick” Guglielmo predeceased her on February 8, 1998. She was also predeceased by three sisters, Lucy Ciccolini, Clara Bellio, and Rose Lelli, as well as five brothers, Sinibaldo “Siny”, Roger “Jerry”, Anthony “TA”, John and Ned Angelini.