Alfred W. Zanelli, 77, of Devon Road, Lee, died Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Berkshire Medical Center, surrounded by his entire family. Born in Marlboro, MA on November 21, 1936, Al was the son of Alfred and Sophie Kitowicz Zanelli. He attended Maynard High School and was a 1958 graduate of Tufts University, School of Engineering. He was employed at the General Electric Company, the Ordinance Division in Pittsfield, retiring in 1999. Al was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, a member of its Adoration Society and served as a Eucharist Minister for the residents at the Laurel Lake Center in Lee. He enjoyed the Berkshires to its fullest extent and traveling. He leaves his beloved wife of 54 years, the former Elaine Lovelace, whom he married August 7, 1960; two sons Michael J. Zanelli of Silver Spring, MD and James A. Zanelli and his wife, Laura, of Waynesboro, PA; three daughters Barbara J. Rundback and her husband, Frederic, of Pittsfield, Deborah A. and Roger Raymond of Worcester and Judith M. Krocheski and her husband, Joseph, of West Simsbury, CT; one sister Jean Clermont of Leominster, MA; six grandchildren; Emily, Joseph, Katie, David, Isa and Dale. He also leaves his granddogs Sophie, Phinn and Pete. The Funeral for Alfred W. Zanelli will be held on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 11 AM from the Kelly Funeral Home with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM at St. Mary's Church with Msgr. John J. Bonzagni officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 2-5 PM at the funeral home. Friends wishing to make donations to St. Mary's School in care of the Kelly Funeral Home at 3 Main St. Lee, MA 01238.

Visitation Details

Sunday, October 19th, 2014 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Kelly Funeral Home

Service Details

Monday, October 20th, 2014 11:30am, St. Mary's Church

Interment Details

St. Mary's Cemetery