Jacqueline K. Minelli

Jacqueline K. “Jackie” (Keenan) Minelli of Hull died May 11.

Mrs. Minelli is survived by her children, daughter Carolyn Moore and her husband, Steven Moore Sr., of Plymouth, and son Ernest Minelli of Hull; numerous nieces and nephews including Jennifer, Kaitlyn and Andrew of Quincy; grandchildren Steven Jr., Benjamin, Grayson, Nicholas, Gianna and Monica; and great-grandchildren Madelynn and Anya. 

Mrs. Minelli also is survived by her brother, Leo W. Keenan Jr., and his wife, Karen Keenan, of Quincy. She was predeceased by her parents, Leo W. Keenan Sr. and Dorothy Delmonico, as well as by her siblings Sandy, Billy, and Bobby, and by her nephew Chucky. Family friends Juan, Kaitlyn, and Sydney provided care and companionship during Mrs. Minelli’s “golden years.”

Most importantly, her time with her family was precious to her. She especially enjoyed all of the memorable experiences shared together such as baking, storytelling, arts and crafts, and family dinners. Mrs. Minelli took great delight in being a parent, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother, bringing joy to all.

Mrs. Minelli maintained a lifelong love of nature, especially for both Gunrock and Nantasket beaches, as well as for the welcoming nature of her hometown of Hull. She believed that life is a journey, a path worth taking, a series of experiences worth having and sharing with those whom she loved. In addition to dedicating herself to raising her family, Mrs. Minelli was willing to branch out and try new endeavors, such as poetry, creative writing, and photography. Kind-hearted and fun-loving, she was both a dreamer and a doer. She always reminded us that the gift of tomorrow is embodied in the love that we share with our family and friends today, and each day.

Her family would like to acknowledge the many kindnesses of the staff at Southwood at Norwell Nursing Home for their excellent care during Mrs. Minelli’s final stage of life.

A funeral Mass was held on May 18 in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church in Hull. Cremation will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mrs. Minelli may be made to National Jewish Health, P.O. Box 17169, Denver, CO 80217.

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