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Richard Pacella - Class of 1963

Delete this post Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 23/Jan/2022
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    Richard "Rit" Vincent Pacella Sr., 77, of Mooresville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, in Mooresville. He was born Sept. 22, 1944, in Newburgh, N.Y., to the late Rocco and Mary Alfano Pacella. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Rocco Pacella, Michael Pacella, and Carl Pacella. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Lowe Pacella; children, Heather Pacella of Mooresville, Richard Pacella Jr. of Charlotte; granddaughter, Gianna Musto of Mooresville; sister, Frieda Gozza of Newburgh, N.Y.; dog, Bellarose; cat, Vincenzio; and bird, Mango. The family will receive friends Monday, Jan. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to all the physicians, nurses and staff, for their unwavering compassionate and supportive care that was provided. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville www.cavin-cook.com Published by Mooresville Tribune on Jan. 23, 2022. - September 22, 1944 - January 18, 2022



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