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Victor Pacellini, 85
Cape End native, veteran, fisherman
Victor Pacellini, 85, of Provincetown, died Tuesday, May 6, at his home. Born in Provincetown, he was the son of the late Louis and Clara (Costa). Mr. Pacellini was married to his wife, Gladys (Page), for 55 years until her death in 2002.
Immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor, he quit high school and volunteered to serve his country. He joined the army and became a paratrooper, serving in the Pacific. He was a recipient of a Bronze Star Medal and a Presidential Citation.
Upon returning to his native Provincetown, he became a fisherman. During his career he fished on many boats until he retired around 1990 to take care of his wife. He then went to work for the town’s public works department. He continued working through last season. He was a longtime member of the Lewis A. Young Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and an active member of the VFW Color Guard, generously serving as an honor guard at veterans’ funerals or marching in various parades. He was also active in the annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremonies.
Mr. Pacellini is survived by his three children, Vincent V. Pacellini and Delanie A. Pacellini, both of Provincetown, and Diana C. Tobias of North Truro; four granddaughters, four grandsons and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Clara, Loretta, Helen and Yolanda.
Visiting hours are Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Gately McHoul Funeral Home, 94 Harry Kemp Way, Provincetown. A funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at St. Peter the Apostle Cemetery. For more information call the funeral home at (508) 487-4470. If desired, memorial contributions in his honor may be made to Lewis A. Young Post, P.O. Box 58, Provincetown, MA 02657
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Edward C. “Babe” Carreiro
Donald Louis Robinson, 71
Jason Shinder, 52
Kathryn V. Baker, 85
Nathaniel A. Barney, 86; Mary E. Barney, 87
David “Dixie” Federico
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May 8th, 2008