Framingham – Arlene M. (Rice) Pasciuti, 82, of Framingham and formerly of Southborough, passed Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 surrounded by her loving family, after living with Alzheimer’s.
Arlene, raised in Framingham, was the eldest daughter of Charles and Ellen (Brigham) Rice. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert Pasciuti, who died in 1995.
Arlene was an avid bowler, competing on leagues with family and friends. She was a wonderful hostess who enjoyed entertaining at the home she shared with her husband in Southborough. Family gatherings always included much laughter, great food, and the ever present cup of coffee.
Arlene is survived by her children, Pam Pasciuti of Hudson, John Pasciuti of Texas, Paula Stevens of New York, Tina Pasciuti of Framingham, Laurie Johnson of Worcester, and step-daughter Bertie Farley of Upton. Her grandchildren include Tyler Johnson of Hudson, Samantha Johnson of Worcester, Janelle Turner of Framingham, Stacey Turner of Florida, Kevin MacDaniel of New Hampshire, Seth Campbell of Tennessee, Scott Campbell of New York, and Michael Campbell of Westborough. She is also survived by her siblings, Louise Cummings of Framingham, Paul Rice of Framingham, and Millie Egan of Bellingham, as well as many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son, Rico Pasciuti, and her brothers, David Rice, and John Rice.
Visiting hours will be held Friday, Dec. 22, from 8:30-9:30 a.m., at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Southborough. A funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew Church, 26 Highland St., Southborough. Burial will be in the Southborough Rural Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America or the Alzheimer’s Association (www.Alz.org).
