Albert D. Marchionda Sr. Of Norwood, formerly of Roslindale and Dorchester, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on December 30, 2023. He was 91 years old.
Albert was a proud US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He later worked for the First National Grocery Stores for over 30 years, before owning and operating Italiano pizza and sub shop in Roslindale along with his brothers and brother-in-law. Following retirement, he worked for his sons at Boschetto's Bakery in Roslindale and then at a local bakery in Walpole. Albert also kept busy, post retirement, working with his late friend Franny Folan of Folan's Landscaping.
Albert was the dear and devoted husband of the late Antoinette (Mastro). Loving father of Nicholas Marchionda of Norwood and his late wife Joanne, Donna Powers and her husband Thomas of Norwood and Albert Marchionda Jr. of Hyde Park and his late wife Robin. Cherished Grandpa of Kristen Femino, Melissa Sonia, Albert Marchionda, Jeffrey Powers, Devon Marchionda, Dana Powers, Michael Marchionda, Mark Powers, Claudia Marchionda and Nicholas Marchionda. Great-grandfather of Shea, Raymond, Violet, Albert, Michael, Ada, Stella, Mia and Luca. Dear brother of Lena Amichetti of Bridgewater and her late husband Tony, Joseph and his wife Jan of Brockton, and the late Guido, Anthony and Ralph Marchionda. Son of the late Nicola and Domenica (Balasonne) Marchionda. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St. NORWOOD, Saturday, December 6, 2024 at 9 a.m. Followed by a Funeral Home Service at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Friday, January 5, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Albert's memory may be made to the Circle of Hope PO Box 421 Norwood, MA 02062. Proud US Army Veteran of the Korean War.
Albert will be laid to rest with his beloved Antoinette at Highland Cemetery in Norwood.