Maria Millefoglie Obituary
Maria "Mariuzza" (Caponetti) Millefoglie, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 18th, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on November 7th, 1932 in Terrasini, Sicily she was the daughter of the late Paolo and Rosa (Bologna) Caponetti. Raised in Terrasini, she moved to Gloucester in 1957, where she built a beautiful life rooted in family, tradition, and generosity.
A hardworking woman, Maria spent many years working at Mighty Mac, Ocean Crest, and other packing facilities. Beyond her work she was deeply involved in the community, dedicating her time to the Mother of Grace Club, the Gloucester Fisherman's.
Wives Association and the Seafood Retirees. She was passionate about keeping traditions alive, especially through the cherished family tradition of making canateddi with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her kitchen was always filled with warmth and laughter being passed down through generations. She was also known for her homemade bread and Italian cookies, which she lovingly shared with everyone; her door was always open.
A proud member of her community, she never missed the St. Peter's Fiesta Parade, watching with happiness as generations came together in celebration. But it was the St. Joseph's Feast that held the most special place in her heart. Each year she poured her time and energy into helping with the feast, ensuring that it's spirit of faith and togetherness remained strong. She selflessly prepared meals for the homeless, St. Ann's events, and the Rose Baker Senior Center, always ensuring that those in need were cared for. During the Covid pandemic she made and donated 500 masks to the community as just one of the many examples of her boundless generosity.
She also found joy in life's simple pleasures - traveling by bus to Foxwoods, playing bingo, and enjoying her weekly card nights with her closest friends. But above all, her greatest joy was her family. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with a special bond shared with her grandson, Salvatore.
Maria leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion to family and community. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She is survived by her brother Pietro Caponetti and wife Graziella; her four children Philip Millefoglie and wife Rhonda, Rosemarie Siragusa and husband Franco, Graceann Romeo and husband Domenic, and Melissa Millefoglie. She is also survived by grandchildren Andrew and Stefanie Millefoglie; Lucia Ciaramitaro and husband Michael; Maria Roberts and husband Richard, Jr; Sabrina Siragusa and fiance Michael; Salvatore Siragusa; Giacomo Romeo and wife Marissa; Anthony Romeo and wife Gabriella; Rosalia Romeo and fiance Kyle; her great-grandchildren, Savanah and Isabella Roberts, Giuliana, and Valentina Ciaramitaro, Anthony and Giulia Romeo, Emilia and Luciano Romeo as well as many nieces, nephews, and very special friends.
She was predeceased by her husband Antonino, who she shared 53 years with; her parents, Paolo and Rosa; her sisters, Grazia and Rosalia.
The family is extremely grateful to her end of life caretaker, Elsa.
Rest in peace to the strongest woman we know. Your love, traditions, and generosity live on in all of us.
A visitation will be held in St. Ann's Church, Holy Family Parish Church on Monday March 24th, 2025, from 9:00am to 11:00am, followed by a funeral mass celebrated at 11:00am. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Gloucester.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to St. Ann's Church, Holy Family Parish Church, 60 Prospect Street, Gloucester, MA 01930.
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