Of Wayland formerly of Waltham passed away Tuesday evening, January 26, 2016 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. He was 93.
Born and raised in Naples, Italy, to the late Adriano and Maria Fei, and served in the Italian Navy during World War II. He moved to Waltham in 1960 where he was a resident until moving to Wayland several years ago.
Adriano worked as a machinist with several companies during his life, most recently with Reece Corporation in Waltham. He also worked at La Campania Restaurant in Waltham and was the creator of the "Torpedo" Calzone
A very active and longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Waltham, Adriano was involved with many church activities including the Sacred Heart Choir and coached the Sacred Heart Soccer Team.
Mr. Fei was a creative person, who enjoyed painting and creating Nantucket Lightship baskets. His family members cherish his paintings. He also enjoyed playing Scopa, an Italian card game, fine food and wine, digging for clams, and spending his summers on Nantucket. Most of all Adriano will be remembered as a loyal, loving family man.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Anna (Maione) Fei, his devoted children Maria Fei of Wayland, Ciro Fei and his wife Lisa (Nogueira) of Pepperell, and Robert Fei and his wife Beverly (Hiltz) of Wellesley, and his cherished grandchildren, Michael, Andrea, and David Fei all of Pepperell and Robert and Alessandra both of Newton, and Daniela Fei of Wellesley. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and loving dog Este.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend funeral services from the Brasco & Sons Memorial, 773 Moody St., WALTHAM, Monday at 9 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of Adriano's life at Sacred Heart Church, 311 River St., Waltham, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Mount Feake Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco & Sons, Sunday, from 4-6 p.m. Parking attendants will be on duty.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Adriano's memory to the American Heart Association, PO BOX 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.
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