Published in the January 12, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Robert A. DeFelice passed away on Monday, January 9.

Born in Wakefield, he was the son of the late Fred and Catherine (Whalen) DeFelice.

He was employed at Crystal Auto Parts for many years.

He leaves his children Dawn Marie Delia, Catherine Frances DeFelice and James David DeFelice; three grandchildren DeYon, Tianna and Elijah Delia; three sisters and one brother: Sandy DeFelice, Cheryl Barret, Judy Dellinger and husband Harvey, and David DeFelice and wife Kathleen; and his niece Tracy Mulrenan and his great nephew Shane Mulrenan.

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Florence Church, 47 Butler Ave., Wakefield, on Saturday, January 14, at 11 a.m.

Interment at Forest Glade Cemetery.