Pellegrino Guglielmo Obituary

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Pellegrino (Bill) De Guglielmo, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, who departed this life peacefully on June 26, 2025 at the age of 90.
Loving and devoted husband of his late wife Giovanna DeGuglielmo (Curatolo) for over 63 years. Beloved Dad to Josie McCafferty and her husband John, Tina Walker and her husband Paul, Paul DeGuglielmo and his wife Mayi, Lisa Jachera and her husband Thomas. Cherished Nonno to Matthew, Luke and Zachary Walker. Joseph McCafferty and his wife Nicole, Christopher McCafferty and his wife Vanessa, Alexandra Fiore and her husband Kyle. Pellegrino and Melissa DeGuglielmo and her fiance Matthew Fischetti and Nicholas, Gabriella and Thomas Jachera. Great Grandfather to Luca and Brooks McCafferty.
Loving brother to Francesco DeGuglielmo, Antonietta Petruzziello, Enrichetta Marotta, Sr. Evelina DeGuglielmo, Charles and Jeanette DeGuglielmo, and Rita and Andrea Paci. Loving brother-in-law to Macrina Diviesti and her husband Cesare and his late brother-in-law Biagio Curatolo. Also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Pacifico and Giuseppina (Ippolito) De Guglielmo.
Born in Avellino, Italy, Pelly immigrated to the United States, with his family, as a young man in search of opportunity, hope, and a better life. Pelly served honorably in the United States Army in Korea. Upon returning home, he took advantage of the GI Bill, attending school to become an electronics technician. His hard work and dedication led him to a long and successful career at M/A-COM, where he eventually rose to the position of Supervisor of the Electronics Tech Department.
Pelly (Bill) married the love of his life, Giovanna Curatolo, and together they built their life in Watertown filled with devotion, laughter, and the joys of family as they raised four children. At home, he was the rock of his family - strong, steady, and endlessly supportive. He taught by doing, showing his children the value of hard work, the importance of honesty, and the power of perseverance. His love was steadfast, his sacrifices many, and his pride in his family immeasurable.
A man of many talents and endless energy, Pelly was as comfortable fixing a circuit board as he was working in his vegetable garden or perfecting his homemade wine. He loved the outdoors, especially the time he spent at Cape Cod, where he especially enjoyed quahogging and golf. In his younger years,his natural athleticism was apparent, participating in company softball and bowling leagues. Later in life, he found joy and camaraderie on the golf course.
Wherever he went, Pelly made friends. His warm smile, and sincere kindness left an impression on all who met him. He was, in every sense of the word, a "real nice guy" - someone people looked up to and trusted, a man who made those around him feel welcome and valued. He had a warm heart, a sharp mind, and a generous spirit. He was a great friend, always ready with a story, a helping hand, or a glass of his homemade vino. His wisdom and unwavering support touched the lives of all who knew him.
He will be deeply missed but forever remembered - in every loving memory, every story told, and every life he touched along the way.
Funeral from the DeVito Funeral Home, 761 Mt. Auburn St., WATERTOWN on Tuesday at 9 am followed by his funeral mass at 10 am in St. Patrick Church, Watertown. Burial to follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. Relatives and friends are invited to visit the funeral home on Monday from 3 - 8 pm. Please visit devitofuneralhome.com to view an online guestbook.
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