Tacelli, Rose Elena (Maddalone), passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023. She was the loving daughter of the late Frank and Carmella (Grieco) Maddalone and the beloved wife of the late Arthur Tacelli. Rose was the devoted mother of Carla Tacelli DiRuzza and her husband Carmine. She was the cherished grandmother of Christopher and Christina DiRuzza. Rose was the dear sister of Saverio, Frank, and the late Phillip “Beebe” Maddalone. She was the sister-in-law of the very special Kenneth Tacelli.
Family and friends will honor Rose by gathering at her treasured parish, St. Joseph - St. Lazarus Church, 59 Ashley St., East Boston, on Monday, November 6 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and again on Tuesday, November 7 for an 11:00 AM Mass celebrating her life. Services will conclude with Rose being laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.
If you so wish, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Rose's name to the Campus School at Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill 02467, Attention: Tom Miller.