Obituary
Maria Arcangela ‘Angelica’ Paribello (née Vitiello), 83, entered into eternal rest surrounded by family on October 30, 2025, in Burlington, Massachusetts. Born on April 3, 1942, in Gaeta, Italy, Maria brought with her the warmth and enduring traditions of her homeland when she made a life in the United States with her family. For 51 years, Maria was a devoted wife to Guido Paribello, and together they made their home in Somerville, Massachusetts. She was a loving mother to her daughters Teresa Paribello and Rosanna Paribello.
Her family was the heart of her world, and she cherished every moment spent with them. Maria was also a proud and doting grandmother to Dre Sousa, Anthony Anastasia, Colin and Angelica Smith, each of whom brought her immense joy in her later life.
Maria is lovingly remembered by her siblings: Franco Vitiello (Camille), Giovanni Vitiello, Lidia Vitiello (Steven Santoro), Angelo Vitiello (Danica) and cousin Franca Capobianco (Alfredo Buono) of Gaeta, Italy. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and in-laws in Naples and Rome, Italy. She now joins in eternal rest her beloved parents Antonio and Rosalia (Capobianco) Vitiello and oldest brother Angelino Vitiello. Throughout her life, Maria embraced many roles with grace and dedication. She worked as a seamstress at Forecaster in dining services at Tufts University, and as a homemaker with the ederly. Yet it was in caring for her home and family that she found her greatest fulfillment. Her culinary talents were especially treasured—her cooking and baking were legendary among those who knew her. Sundays were marked by the comforting aroma of her homemade tomato sauce filling the house, a tradition that became a beloved ritual. Maria’s vibrant spirit was evident in the many hobbies she enjoyed. She loved sewing and knitting, taking walks to Davis Square, and traveling—especially returning to Italy and spending summers down the cape. She found joy in simple pleasures: talking on the phone with loved ones, dancing, singing along to favorite tunes, watching Rai or her telenovelas, and treating herself to manicures. She took great pride in decorating for holidays and special occasions. Tiellas, Easter cakes, biscotti, and freshly baked bread could always be smelled up and down Lowell Street. Maria also enjoyed shopping and Sunday dinner with family and friends. Her deep love for animals was clear—she cared for dogs, cats and fed birds in her backyard with leftover bread, honoring her belief that wasting bread was a sin. Her Catholic faith was central to her life. A devout parishioner of St. Catherine’s of Genoa Church, she attended Mass and prayed faithfully. She held deep reverence for Padre Pio, St. Anthony, and the Virgin Mary—who guided her spiritual journey throughout life. Those who knew Maria remember her as kind-hearted and generous with both time and spirit; funny with impeccable timing; helpful without hesitation; meticulous in all she did; and deeply caring toward everyone around her. Her legacy lives on not only through the feasts she lovingly prepared or the stories she shared but through the values she instilled in those fortunate enough to know her. May Maria Arcangela Paribello’s memory be a blessing and bring comfort to all whose lives she touched
Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, November 12th in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville from 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Catherine Church, 179 Summer St. Somerville at 11:00AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Services will conclude with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.