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December 14, 2018

Raymond Zanelli

Private Service

Zanelli, Raymond (Remo) of Quincy, passed away December 14, 2018.

Raymond worked for Raytheon and then owned and operated New England Statuary Company of Boston with his father in law until retiring. He was a member of the Sons of Italy, enjoyed horse racing and in his younger years was a jockey. He enjoyed going to casinos and spending time at the Kennedy Senior Center. Raymond was always there to help anyone in need and was a strong, generous and funny man who was full of life. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Son of the late Bernardo and Angiolina Zanelli. Beloved husband of 58 years to Anna Zanelli of Quincy. Loving father of Marco Remo Zanelli of Quincy. Cherished brother of Rita Pontremoli of Italy, Anthony Zanelli of Medford, and the late Giovanna Pontremoli. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

We wish to thank Dr. Geoffrey Oxnard, Dr. Sarah May, and Dawn Drevers RN and the teams at Dana Farber and Brigham and Women’s Hospital for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Dana Farber, Brigham and Women’s Hospital or the American Cancer Society.

Services will be private.