Pietro Lio

January 28, 1936 - January 27, 2026

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Obituary for Pietro Lio

Pietro Lio, at home in Milton, Wednesday January 27, 2026.

Born in Santa Caterina, Villarmosa, Sicily, Pietro came to the United States at the age of 19. He settled in East Boston and worked in a dry cleaner. He and his wife Nella retired after many years owning and operating Fashion Quality Cleaners, located on Billings Road, Quincy.

Family was the focus of Pietro’s life. He was the beloved husband of the late Ida Nella (DiVirgilio)Lio. Loving father of Anna Marie Kapolis and her husband James of Milton and Anthony Lio and his wife Patricia, his loving and caring daughter-in-law. Cherished grandfather of Michael and Elena Kapolis and Philip and Anthony Lio. Brother of Salvatore Lio and the late Antonina Mini and Mario Lio.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 420 High Street, Dedham Saturday January 31 at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends invited. Visitation at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Saturday from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Entombment Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Roslindale.

Services

31 Jan

Visitation

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - EAST MILTON SQUARE 460 Granite Avenue Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
31 Jan

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish 420 High Street Dedham, MA 02026 Get Directions »
31 Jan

Entombment

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Saint Michael Cemetery 500 Canterbury Street Boston, MA 02131 Get Directions »
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  • January 30, 2026

    Anna Giunta

    Annamaria, Anthony and family we are so sorry for your loss. We shared so many memories of times spent together that will be cherished forever. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Anna and Pino Giunta

  • January 29, 2026

    terri peretti

    I am very sorry to hear of Mr Lio's passing he was the kindest man when ever I would drop my stuff off at the cleaners he always had a minute to spare in conversation! My heartfelt condolences to your family! Terri Peretti