Mr. Luigi N. Cogliani

COGLIANI-Luigi N., 85, of Boston’s North End formerly of Grotto-Minarda, Italy, entered into the arms of our Lord April 3, 2010 surrounded by his family at home. Cherished son of the late Saverio and Maria Teresa Cogliano. Loving husband of Angelina (Solomita) Cogliani for 51 years. Loving father of Saverio, Anthony, and Domenic Cogliani all of Boston. Cherished grandfather of Angela Marie Cogliani of Billerica. Beloved brother of Ceasre Cogliano of Italy and the late Rosaria LaGrassa. Mr. Cogliani emigrated to America in 1961 to work for Garden State Celery Co. on Commercial St. in the North End where he was employed for 30 years. The Cogliani family would like to thank the DeMichaelis Family, the owners of State Garden Celery Co. for their generosity and kindness. Luigi also worked as a peddler down at Haymarket for over 30 years. He served in the Italian Army during World War II as an infantry soldier. Mr. Cogliani enjoyed spending time with his family and playing cards with his friends down the bocce court. Funeral from the Boston Harborside Home 580 Commercial Street Boston MA on Thursday April 8, at 8:45AM, followed by a funeral Mass at St. Leonard Church on the corner of Hanover and Prince Streets at 9:45AM. Family will be accepting visitors from 4-8PM on Wednesday. Entombment at St. Michael Cemetery in Boston. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Mr. Cogliani’s memory to Partners Hospice 281 Winter St. Suite 200 Waltham MA 02451 or the North End Community Health Center 332 Hanover Street Boston MA 02113 Attn: Patricia La Bella Finance Dept.