Southbridge : Ines (Ciccotelli) Lombardi, 97, of Guelphwood Rd., passed away on Thursday, Jan 20th, in Overlook Masonic Healthcare, Charlton, after an illness.

Her beloved husband, Angelo Lombardi died in 1967.

She leaves her son, John J. Lombardi and his wife Karen of Niskayuna, NY; her daughter, Domenica "Jane" Blais and her husband Robert of Southbridge; a son-in-law, Edward Hayes; seven grand children, Scott Ravenelle, Angela Gavan, April Blais, Anthony Lombardi, Andrea Julian, Michael Lombardi and Adam Blais; 19 greatgrandchildren, 3 great great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.  Ines was predeceased by a daughter, Diana M. Hayes in 2017; her two brothers, Omer Ciccotelli and Febo Ciccotelli; two sisters, Alba Maly and Filomena Ciccotelli; and her granddaughter, Tammi Conley in 2017.

She was born in Tocco, Pescara, Italy the daughter of Camillo and Maria (Mastrodicasa) Ciccotelli.

Ines worked as a lens worker for the American Optical Company in Southbridge for 20 years retiring many years ago.   She was a devote catholic and member of St. Mary's Church of St. John Paul II Parish.  Ines was a proud member of 76 years of the St. Rita's Society of St. Mary's Church.  She loved cooking for her family and friends and enjoyed sharing her Italian cookies she baked.  Ines took care and enjoyed spending time in her garden growing fresh vegetables.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank the dedicated nurses and staff at the Overlook Masonic Home in Charlton for the amazing care and compassion which they showed Ines while residing there the past 2 ½ years.

Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 26th, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 12:00 pm in St. Mary's Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 247 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge.  A calling hour in the funeral home will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 26th, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, prior to the Mass.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. John Paul II Parish, 279 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA 01550.