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Dolores LaVecchia Obituary
December 6, 1937 - July 25, 2025
Belmont, North Carolina - Dolores Ann LaVecchia, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, in Belmont, NC. Her children and grandchildren comforted her before God took her to her final resting place in Heaven.
Dolores was born on December 6, 1937, in Orange, NJ to Michael and Irene Stoppiello. Dolores was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was married to her husband Richard J. LaVecchia, Jr., for 65 years, who was the love of her life. They had 5 children, 9 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband Richard J. LaVecchia Jr., her daughter Michele LaVecchia, grandson Nicholas N. LaVecchia Jr., siblings Neil Stoppiello, Michael Stoppiello, and Lucy Stebbins. Dolores is survived by her devoted children Richard J. LaVecchia III, Michael J. LaVecchia, Suzanne LaVecchia, and Nicholas N. LaVecchia; her cherished grandchildren, Richard J. LaVecchia IV, Laura-Olivia LaVecchia, Melina Daniels (Jacob), Michael J. LaVecchia Jr. (Chelsea), Marco LaVecchia, Sophia Illich (Jesse), Alex LaVecchia, and Jack LaVecchia; and many great-grandchildren who will carry her memory forward.
Dolores was well known in the Belmont community as the owner of Piccolo, her beloved antique store, where she poured her heart into creating a warm and welcoming space for friends, neighbors, and visitors alike. With her keen eye for beauty and history, she could turn even the smallest treasure into something magical. More than that, she never met a stranger. Dolores had the gift of making everyone feel like family, and her kindness, hospitality, and vibrant spirit touched countless lives.
Her home was always open, her table always full, and her heart always ready to listen. Dolores' love for her family was boundless, and her presence brought comfort, laughter, and joy to all who knew her.
Her life was a gift, her love a blessing, and her legacy one of warmth, strength, and grace. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
The family will hold a private gathering to celebrate her life and memory.
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David Braun
August 13, 2025
RIP
Dolores
Condolences to all the very nice lavecchia family members
David Braun
Dianne
August 10, 2025
Ginny and Runa are already there to greet you and when my time comes our zany foursome will finally be back together! Great times. I miss you, Do Do!
Lillian Vandiver Hoopaugh
August 10, 2025
What a wonderful and beautiful lady. I had a booth a Piccolo for a little while and really enjoyed talking with her. I stopped in a few months ago and was so glad she was there. Always a smile on her face. Prayers for everyone.
Debbie Thompson
August 10, 2025
So sorry to Dolores's family and friends. Dolores was an extraordinary woman. One of the best if not the best. I started working for Dolores a little after she started Piccolo. I work for Dolores for a few years took a little Hiatus to watch someone's baby until they're old enough to go to school then I opened the booth and worked mainly just decorating the windows and booths. Through those years Dolores and I built a beautiful friendship. She was a great listener and wonderful storyteller also she was quite funny. I loved Dolores I loved her soul she was a wonderful person that could talk to anyone. I used to love to watch her she would relate to a lot of our customers a lot of them being regulars they would even be so excited to see her and they would even hug her a lot of times coming and going. Dolores was a joy to work with and and even bigger joy to have as a friend. My heart is broken. I'm going to miss her every single day and I will think of her every single day. To Dolores my friend ....I Love you so much and When I think of you I will smile
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