ELEANOR O. “Ellie” (BELTRAMI) CUNNIFF – a longtime resident of Woburn, died peacefully, November 6th, with her family by her side, at ninety years of age. Beloved wife of 58 years to the late Paul A. Cunniff. Devoted mother of Cheryl A. Paul and Joseph Bartolomei of Hubbardston, Paul A. Cunniff, Jr., his wife Denise J. of Tewksbury, Lisa J. Higgins of Billerica, Craig A. Cunniff, his wife Lynn A. of Hanover, Alison E. Winer, her husband David C. of Derry, NH, and the late Steven E. Cunniff. Dear sister of Albert Beltrami of Medford and the late Rose DeFuria. Treasured grandmother of John, Andrew, Jake, Steven, Todd, Maxwell, Peter, Kylie, Brandon, Hunter, and the late, Cory Paul. Cherished great-grandmother of Gabriella, Greyson, Avery and Shea. Also Survived by many loving nieces and nephews, and her beloved “grand-dog” Clancy. A Funeral Mass will take place, TUESDAY, November 14th at 10 a.m., in St. Barbara Church, 138 Cambridge Rd, Woburn, MA. Interment to follow in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours on MONDAY, November 13th from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Lynch- Cantillon Funeral Home 263 Main St., Woburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Woburn Senior Center 144 School Street Woburn, MA 01801
ELEANOR O. (BELTRAMI) CUNNIFF – a longtime resident of Woburn, died peacefully, November 6th, with her family by her side, at ninety years of age. She was the beloved wife of 58 years to the late Paul A. Cunniff.
Born and raised in Somerville, Ellie was a daughter of Italian Immigrants, the late Alessandro and Anna (Olivieri) Beltrami. She was educated in Somerville and a graduate of St. Clements High School.
After high school, Ellie worked in the office at the A&P Grocery Store in Boston with Paul’s sister Doris. She was introduced to Paul through his sister and it was love at first sight. They married on May 4, 1957. They made their home on the west side of Woburn where Ellie dedicated her life to raising, supporting, and loving her 6 children. Along with her time in Woburn, every summer Ellie would take her children and then later her grandchildren, to their lake house in Nottingham, NH, which was her happy place.
Ellie remained active through her life. She loved to walk and could alway be spotted walking around the Four Corners in the early mornings. Ellie and Paul were proud members of the Irish American Club of Arlington. She was a longtime member and past president of TOPS Club (Take of Pounds Sensibly) out of Lexington. She also enjoyed working as a food demonstrator at BJ’s Wholesale Warehouse in Stoneham where she socialized with old and new friends. Once she left BJs, she loved spending her days at the Woburn Senior Center.
Ellie will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, strength, and love for her family. She will be deeply missed.
Devoted mother of Cheryl A. Paul and Joseph Bartolomei of Hubbardston, Paul A. Cunniff, Jr., his wife Denise J. of Tewksbury, Lisa J. Higgins of Billerica, Craig A. Cunniff, his wife Lynn A. of Hanover, Alison E. Winer, her husband David C. of Derry, NH, and the late Steven E. Cunniff. Dear sister of Albert Beltrami of Medford and the late Rose DeFuria. Treasured grandmother of John, Andrew, Jake, Steven, Todd, Maxwell, Peter, Kylie, Brandon, Hunter, and the late, Cory Paul. Cherished great-grandmother of Gabriella, Greyson, Avery and Shea. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, and her beloved “grand-dog” Clancy.
A Funeral Mass will take place, TUESDAY, November 14th at 10 a.m., in St. Barbara Church, 138 Cambridge Rd, Woburn, MA. Interment to follow in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours on MONDAY, November 13th from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Lynch- Cantillon Funeral Home 263 Main St., Woburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Woburn Senior Center 144 School Street Woburn, MA 01801
A Funeral Mass will take place, TUESDAY, November 14th at 10 a.m., in St. Barbara Church, 138 Cambridge Rd, Woburn, MA. Interment to follow in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours on MONDAY, November 13th from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Lynch- Cantillon Funeral Home 263 Main St., Woburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Woburn Senior Center 144 School Street Woburn, MA 01801
I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss
Ellie’s Family,
My family and I are very sorry for the loss of your Dear Mother. Our family ties go back to many years ago, as your Dad lived directly across the street from my husbands family. I always enjoyed running into her, especially at BJs. She was a wonderful friend and always had a smile.
Love and Prayers,
The OConnor Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with You all during this time of grief. May she rest in peace. Barbara, Bobby and Renee Stocker
Sincere sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. Such a surprise to see that Ellie’s date of death was shared with my Dad. We used to have the best of times in our neighborhood! I treasure the memories we made! Your Mom was one of the good ones!! She had a great smile and was always very nice to me! Lean on each other and find comfort in your memories! Take care!!
Our deepest condolences to all the Cunniff family on the loss of your Mom.
Cunniff family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The ones we love are never gone they live within our hearts. May you know peace and comfort.
God bless,
The Culhanes
Our deepest condolences to the Cunniff & Beltrami families, and to everyone who was fortunate enough to know Ellie. I have so many fantastic memories of Auntie Lala thru the years: from home-made apple pies at Thanksgiving; to company picnics at Whalom Park; to days spent at the cottage; to days spent “in the country” (Woburn). She was a special lady and she will be greatly missed.