Ruth F. (White) Paolicelli Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth F. (White) Paolicelli of Waltham, Massachusetts, born in Watertown, Massachusetts, who passed away on July 25, 2025 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dominic J. White and Agnes F. White (McCarthy); her husband Vincent F. Paolicelli Sr. of Patrick's Church; her son Leonard M. Paolicelli; and her siblings, Robert, Donald White and Doris DeStefano.
She is survived by: her children, Linda M. LaCava (Bud LaCava) of Waltham, Vincent F. Paolicelli Jr. of Billerica and Michael A. Paolicelli of Waltham; her grandchildren, Kara LaCava (D. J. Murray), Jenna LaCava, Dana Fenton (Mak Fenton), Matthew Paolicelli, Gabriella Paolicelli, Cory Rufo (Dan Rufo) and Jack Paolicelli; and her great grandchildren, Daniel, Stella, Vinny Rufo, Nala and Mali Fenton.
A wake will be held on Monday, July 28th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Tuesday, July 29th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the Joyce Funeral Home (245 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453). A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 29th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Saint Jude Church (147 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453). A burial will be held on Tuesday, July 29th 2025 at the Mount Feake Cemetery (203 Prospect St, Waltham, MA 02453).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Opportunities for Inclusion (formerly G.W.A.R.C.) 56 Chestnut St., Waltham, MA 02453 or https://www.oppsforinclusion.org.
