Angelina Espinola Obituary (1978

Angelina Maria Espinola, 46, a longtime resident of Lowell, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at her home. She was born in Lowell, MA on April 1, 1978, and was the daughter of Delia Pacheco-Day of Fitzwilliam, NH and the late Leonel Espinola of Billerica, MA. As a child, Angelina enjoyed performing dance at the Marshall Sisters Dance Academy. Growing up, she was a part of the Portuguese community where she attended St. Anthonys Parish and frequently attended the Portuguese feasts. She enjoyed family gatherings with all of her aunts, uncles, and cousins. Angelina cherished all the friendships she carried throughout her life and often reminisced back on her memories with them. The highlight of her life was the birth of her son Joey, of whom she cherished and loved dearly, and she recently became a proud grandmother. Angelina was a graduate of Tewksbury High School and received her certificate in Nursing at the Salter School. She enjoyed spending her time with her boyfriend Mike and her two dogs Speedy and Dhalia. In addition to her loving mother Delia and stepfather Fred Day, Angelina is survived by her son Joseph Bonaccolto and granddaughter Andrea Mae Bonaccolto of Winchendon, MA; her siblings, Manny Espinola of Hampton NH, Jonathan Espinola of Newport KY, Stephanie Lazaro of Hudon NH, and C.C. Gaynor of Tyngsboro; her step siblings, Derek Rocheleau of Bedford NH, Roderick Day of Riverview FL, and Nick Day of Manchester NH. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. In addition to her father Leonel M Espinola, Angelina was predeceased by her grandparents, Manuel J. and Estefania G. Espinola and Daniel and Angelina Pacheco, as well as aunts and uncles, Urbina Mary Champagne, Quelminda Levesque, Arlindo Espinola, Maria S. Surprenant, Daniel Pacheco Jr., and Antonio (Tony) Brum. Visiting hours will be held on June 1st from 8-10am at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave, DRACUT MA. Her Mass of Catholic Burial will be celebrated on June 1st at 11am at St. Anthony Parish, 893 Central St., LOWELL. Burial to immediately follow at LOWELL Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family asks you make a donation in her name to Rise again: The Sabrina Best Foundation at https:www.shewillriseagain.org Service Details Visitation When June 1, 2024 8:00am - 10:00am Location Dracut Funeral Home Address 2159 Lakeview Avenue Dracut, MA 01826 Mass of Christian Burial When June 1, 2024 11:00am Location St. Anthony Parish Address 893 Central Street Lowell, MA 01852 Interment When June 1, 2024 11:00am Location Lowell Cemetery Address 77 Knapp Avenue Lowell, MA 01852