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Samuel Chiccarelli

July 27, 1925 - May 22, 2019

Samuel J. “Chic” Chiccarelli, 93, of Milford, MA, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was the husband of the late Mafalda “Muffy” (DeCapua) Chiccarelli who passed away in 2012. He was born in Milford son of the late Tomaso and Angelina (Massella) Chiccarelli and moved to Downey, California in 1953 and returned to Milford in 2000. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and also served in the Navy SeaBees until he was 67 years old. Chic was a self-employed mason for many years. He was a member of the Milford Italian Veterans, past president of the Viva La Panza Italian Club in California, and a board member of many years for both Pop Warner and Little League in Downey. Chic was one of the founding members of St. Raymond’s church and used his masonry skills to help build the church.

He is survived by his children, Gary Chiccarelli of Milford, Glenn Chiccarelli of CA, Gerry Chiccarelli of Downey, nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Gregory Chiccarelli.

There will be a memorial service held in Downey on Saturday, June 29.