We are sad to announce that on April 25, 2024, at the age of 86, Joseph R. Novelli of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, born in Leominster, Massachusetts passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Augustine Novelli and Angelina Novelli (Scopelliti); his wife Barbara; and his siblings, Vickie and Ralph.

He is survived by : his children, Brenda Reynolds (Nathan) of Fitchburg, Robert Novelli (Lisa) of Lunenburg and Joseph Novelli of Fitchburg; his sisters, Angela Novelli of Leominster and Rena Ingalls of Leominster; his grandchildren, Sara, Vanessa, Laura, Anthony, Dominic, Joseph and Owen; and his great grandchildren, Maya, Lana, Gigi, Colton and Maxwell.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 30th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Brandon Funeral Home (305 Wanoosnoc Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420). A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, May 1st 2024 at 11:00 AM at the St. Anna's Parish (199 Lancaster St, Leominster, MA 01453). A burial was held on Wednesday, May 1st 2024 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the Saint Leo Cemetery (360 Lancaster St, Leominster, MA 01453).

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center , C/O Milford Regional Medical Center, 20 Prospect Street, Milford, MA 01757.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brandon Funeral Home