Obituaries

Grace L. DiTocco

06/02/1929 - 01/13/2016

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Obituary For Grace L. DiTocco

Grace L. (Doherty) DiTocco, a former Massachusetts Mother of the Year, passed away January 13th, 2016. She was born June 2nd, 1929 and grew up in Quincy. She was the past President of the Quincy Women's Club Jr, Holy Family Mothers Club and the Rockland PM Club.

She was a member of the Rockland Centennial Committee, Visiting Nurses Association, Rockland Council of Aging and the Regional Council of Aging. She enjoyed sailing at the Wollaston Yacht Club and was named Miss Quincy Bay Race Week. Mrs. DiTocco worked for many years as the Rockland News Correspondent for the Quincy Patriot Ledger and also retired from the Rockland Trust Company.

Mrs. DiTocco was the only child of Philip J Doherty and Gladys Mellett (Doherty) of Quincy. She was the wife of the late W. John DiTocco for 56 years. She was the mother of 5 children. Debora Wolcott and her husband Wayne Wolcott of Wareham, W. John DiTocco Jr and Anna Barra of Quincy, Karen DelPrete and her husband Wayne DelPrete of Rockland, Mark DiTocco and his wife Sheila DiTocco of Pembroke, Darlene Sebastyn-Haley and her Husband Edward Haley of Hanson. She was the grandmother of Wayne Wolcott, Jr., Kristen Wolcott, Lindsay DiTocco, John Paul DiTocco, Brianna O'Rourke, Michelle DelPrete, Andrew DelPrete, Michael DiTocco, Lisa DiTocco, Nicholas Haley, Jessica Sebasyn and Hannah Sebastyn and the great grandmother of Roman DiTocco, Michael Sawyer and Alexis Sawyer.

Grace's family would like to invite family and friends to join them as they celebrate her life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street, Rockland on Friday, January 15,2016 from 4:00-8:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 am on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Holy Family Church in Rockland. Burial will follow in Blue Hill Cemetery in Braintree.

Services

15 Jan

Visitation

16:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
16 Jan

Mass of Christian Burial

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA Get Directions »
16 Jan

Interment

11:00 AM

Blue Hill Cemetery 700 West St. Braintree, 02184 Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

Condolences

  • 05/25/2021

    DEAR DARLENE AND DITOCCO FAMILY: DICK AND I SEND YOU OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AT THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM. SHE WAS A VERY DEAR FRIEND TO ME AND VERY DEDICATED TO THE TOWN OF ROCKLAND WE KNOW GOD WILL GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE YOU NEED AT THIS TIME. GOD BLESS YOU. DICK AND MARY PICKETT

  • 05/25/2021

    I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. DiTocco's passing. She was truly one of the kindest people I have ever met. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

  • 05/25/2021

    To the DiTocco Family, I am so very sorry to hear of your wonderful Mom's passing. Gracie had this way about her that made you feel loved the minute she met you. A lovely woman, inside and out, that will surely be missed by all she knew. May God grant you peace.

  • 05/25/2021

    Karen, Debbie and family, my thought me are with all of you at this difficult time. Grace was a wonderful woman and remember working with her fondly. Embrace the beautiful memories of her.

  • 05/25/2021

    John. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

  • 05/25/2021

    So sorry to hear of Grace,s passing. sHe was a lovely woman and always smiling. sHe and John can now go on more adventures again.

  • 05/25/2021

    I was sad to see Grace has left. The neighborhood is getting smaller. I will always remember the great times growing up and having Grace and John as neighbors. I wish the family peace.

  • 05/25/2021

    Johnny, Karen, Darlene, Debbie, Mark - We were so saddened to hear of Mom's passing and know so well the loss you all feel. Mom was such a gracious and wonderful person - her beautiful smile warmed my heart every time I saw her. We have so many wonderful (and vivid memories) of so many great parties and family celebrations where Mom (and Dad) were the life of the party! She had a kind word for all and truly loved her family. Rest assured knowing the care and love you all provided her gave her great reason for living after the loss of Dad. I am so glad I got to spend some cherished time with her at this year's Christmas party. I know she is finally back with Uncle John and heaven is a much more happier place because of her. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all. Love Wayne, Phyllis and Adam

  • 05/25/2021

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the DiTocco family. Your mother was a lovely lady who always had a hug and a smile. Love and peace to all of you.

  • 05/25/2021

    To all of Grace's Family, Just want to say how saddened I am to hear of the loss of one great lady! She was my absolute favorite customer for all the years I delivered to her. She always welcomed me into her home and had the sweetest things to say; she always made my day!! She is now with her dear husband whom she missed dearly enjoying each other once again. Love, Pat Berkeley

  • 05/25/2021

    Grace Ditocco was the nicest woman on this planet. Always smiling and laughing and laughing some more and never ever a bad word about anyone. It always made me so happy to be in a room with the Ditocco's and look across the same room to see Grace. What crazy and wonderful times we had. The heck with the kids we were there to see Grace and sit with her to go over what's new. This is I am sure a difficult time for all of you and it came with such sadness when we heard the news of our Dear Friend Grace. It is with great pleasure that we can say we were so so lucky to have your wonderful Mom in our lives and our friend Grace will always be a treasure in our hearts.

  • 05/25/2021

    I served with Grace DiTocco on the Rockland Centennial Committee in 1974. She was always friendly, smiling, cheerful and pleasant - a pleasure to be around. She was also a hard worker and dedicated community volunteer. My condolences to the family - their loss is everyone's loss

  • 05/25/2021

    To all the DiTocco's, Your Mom Gracie was one of a kind (just as your Dad was). We were privileged to share many laughs and smiles with the both of them over the years. Stay strong over the next few days knowing that they are up there sharing a nice afternoon "prune juice" and smiling down on everyone.

  • 05/25/2021

    My wonderful friend and neighbor. Grace was the best, I loved her dearly. John, Debbie, Mark, Karen and Darlene, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom is now an angel and more importantly she is with your Dad.

  • 05/25/2021

    I will always my remember my Aunt Grace smiling at everyone, always a sweet something to say to all of us. I can see her now, gliding across the dance floor once again in the arms of my Uncle Johnnie, they were our own Fred and Ginger. I love you Auntie Grace!

  • 05/25/2021

    John, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  • 05/25/2021

    Mark- So sorry to hear about your mom.

  • 05/25/2021

    So sorry for the loss of your beautiful mom. I loved Grace. She always was so happy and full of smiles. She always sat near me at the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturdays. I will really miss her. May all the prayers and family and friends help you all thru the tough days a head. God Bless! Judy Walling

  • 05/25/2021

    Karen and Wayne Just learned of Mom's passing. Our heartfelt condolences. She was a wonderful woman. Take comfort in knowing that she is resting in peace with your dad now. Paul and Judy Hartigan

  • 05/25/2021

    To Grace's Family So sorry for your loss -what a wonderful woman she was and I will never forget her. Peace be with you all during this tough time

  • 05/25/2021

    So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May she be waltzing in Heaven with your dad. Linda (Otis) LaBelle

  • 05/25/2021

    My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Di Tocco family. Grace and I met in Quincy High School. We had wonderful times together as our families had boats at Town River Yacht Club. We became great couple friends as well. We ended up living in the same neighborhood and enjoyed parties together. We met with our friends once a year dining out and reminiscing. I will miss you my friend and God Bless You. Until we again on cloud 9. Your dear friend. Love you. Janet Otis Barrett and (Kenneth Otis) deceased 4/20/2003

  • 05/25/2021

    My deepest sympathy to the entire family. Grace was one of the best people I have ever known and a great neighbor to myself and my family. Rest in peace Grace.

  • 05/25/2021

    My deepest sympathy to you all for the loss of your mother.I worked with Gracie and love her dearly. She was one lovely woman and friend. What wonderful memories you have. God bless you all. Anne Betts Travi

  • 05/25/2021

    So sorry for your loss. My mom, Clara Merrill and Grace are friends again in heaven. Our Thoughts and prayers are with your family

  • 05/25/2021

    All our Love Thoughts and Prayers are with you Karen and all of the DiTocco family.Mom was a great lady..always laughing and joking.She will be greatly missed.God Bless you all.

  • 05/25/2021

    Our deepest condolence on the passing of your wonderful mother. She was a lady in the true sense of the word. I know that her passing will leave a large void in your lives & hearts, but there is no doubt she is in heaven with your Dad & looking down at all of you with her big & loving smile.

  • 05/25/2021

    So sorry to hear the loss of your sweet mom. My condolences to All her wonderful children, family & friends.May you find peace and comfort at this time with All your happy memories of your family gatherings and photos. Love to All. XOXOX

  • 05/25/2021

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Though we never met Grace, we bought her home in Rockland last year and love all of the stories that neighbors have shared with us about the happiness that has filled this home. Her memory will live on in the neighborhood!

  • 05/25/2021

    So sorry for your loss. Hugs, love and prayers to you all. Grace was the sweetest, most kind, loving woman. She will be missed. RIP Grace.

  • 05/25/2021

    Karen, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

  • 05/25/2021

    My family had the great fortune of being next door neighbors to the DiTocco family. I have such fond memories of Mrs. DiTocco, the wonderful smell from her kitchen, and the wonderful smile and kind words she would share. Growing up on Moncrief Road, with wonderful families all around us was a gift, and your mom was always positive, kind and loving. My sincerest sympathy to the entire DiTocco family, may warm memories comfort you in the days and weeks ahead.

  • 05/25/2021

    So sorry to hear about you mom's passing. She will always hold a special place in my heart

  • 05/25/2021

    We are so sorry to hear of Auntie Grace's passing. She and Uncle Johnny were such wonderful people. We will be away this weekend and unable to attend the service, but please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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