1938 - 2026
Born in Natick on July 11, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Zefferino and Catherine (Temperendola) Zonghi. Nancy graduated from Natick High School, where she was a member of the school choir. After graduation, she married Domenic Dalesio and moved to Milford, where they built a loving home and family. She devoted her life to caring for her children, grandchildren, and her aging parents.
She is survived by her son David and his wife Sheila Dalesio of Milford; daughter Laureen and her husband Alan Bacchiocchi of Milford; daughter Maria Downing of Millville; and son Michael Dalesio of Milford. She also leaves her brother Richard and his wife Roberta Zonghi of Chelsea. Nancy was a proud grandmother to Jason Bacchiocchi; Shawn Bacchiocchi and his fiancé Samantha; Christopher and Chelsea Downing; Dylan Dalesio; and Celia, Sophia, and Antonio Peniche.
A calling hour will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. at the Consigli Ruggerio Funeral Home, 46 Water Street, Milford. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 A.M. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 5 East Main Street, Milford. Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Nancy’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online donations can be made through the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital website.
