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Michele Bastianelli, age 90 of Newton, passed away on December 14, 2025. Beloved husband to the late Rita (DeLuca) Bastianelli since 1960. Loving father of John Bastianelli & his wife Lucia, Sandra DiLuca & her husband Michael, and Marco Bastianelli & his wife Sandra. Cherished 'Nonno' of Daniel & his wife Lisa, Cassidy, Matthew, Melissa, Christian, Alexander, Connor & Nicolas. Great-grandfather to Francesco DiLuca. Dear brother to Ernesto Bastianelli & Ida Ivanovic.
Family and friends are welcome to gather on Thursday December 18, 2025 for a visitation hour in Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, 212 Main Street Watertown from 9 - 10 AM. A funeral mass will follow at 10:00 AM celebrating Michele's life to remember the love and friendship he shared with others. Burial will follow the funeral mass in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider making a donation to a charity of your choice.
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