Aurelia "Lil" (Cucchi) Batista

February 26, 1931 - January 11, 2025
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Obituary

Aurelia L. (Cucchi) Batista, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Daughter of the late Adriano and Adimera (Ciaschini) Cucchi, she was born in Springfield on February 26, 1931. A graduate of the former Springfield Technical High School, Lil worked as a supervisor at Mass Mutual Insurance for many years and later as a waitress at several area restaurants. She was communicant of St Elizabeth’s Parish in Ludlow. Along with her late husband Nundy, she was a founding member and board member of the Lusitano Alumni and Fans and a member of the Ludlow Senior Center. Lil was also an accomplished candlepin bowler, avid shopper and loved all of the dogs who shared her life over the years.

Lil is survived by her son Kenneth Batista and his wife Kim of Ludlow and her daughter Tina DeLullo and her husband Ralph of Hampden. She also leaves her sister-in-law Claire Cucchi and her nieces Julie and Patty. Sadly, she was predeceased by her husband Fernando “Nundy” Batista in 2017 and her siblings Eva Collina, Mary Turney and Ercole Cucchi.

Lil’s family would like to thank her longtime friend and caregiver Diane Busiere as well as the staff at the Arbors Westfield for their care and compassion.

Funeral services for Lil will be Friday, January 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, MA followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Elizabeth’s Parish. Burial will be in Island Pond Cemetery. Visiting hours at the funeral home will be Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 PM. Donations in Lil’s memory may be made to The Arbors at Westfield, Reflections Unit, 40 Court St, Westfield, MA 01085.

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Service Schedule

Visitation Information

Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025

Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home

Address:

64 Sewall Street
Ludlow, MA 01056

Service Information

Date: Friday, January 17, 2025

Time: 9:00 am

Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home

Address:

64 Sewall Street
Ludlow, MA 01056

Date: Friday, January 17, 2025

Time: 10:00 am

Catholic Community of Saint Elizabeth

Address:

181 Hubbard Street, Ludlow, MA, 1056

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Cemetery Information

Date: Friday, January 17, 2025

Time: 11:00 am

Island Pond Cemetery

Address:

Center Street, Ludlow, MA, 1056

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Donation Information

Donations in Lil’s memory may be made to The Arbors at Westfield, Reflections Unit, 40 Court St, Westfield, MA 01085.


 

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Born: February 26, 1931
Died: January 11, 2025

Condolences for Aurelia “Lil” (Cucchi) Batista

Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home

Our sincere condolences.

The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.

 

Edna, Becky, and Matt Guertin posted on 1/18/25

We are so very sorry for your loss.

 

Vikki Fonseca Desantis posted on 1/16/25

Tina & Kenny my deepest condolences for the passing of your lovely mom. My parents loved spending time with your parents - I'm very greatful for beautiful + compassionate friendship they all shared through the years. My heart + prayers are with you + your family. Love + Friendship in Hampden

 

Alice B Joao posted on 1/16/25

Please except my deepest condolences Kenny and family so sorry to hear about your loss.

 

Dianne D posted on 1/15/25

Tina and Ralph, Ken and Kim, Your mom was a special person who touched the lives of everyone she knew. She will be missed.

 

Odette Sousa posted on 1/13/25

Our condolences to the family.

 

Kathy & Gary Picard posted on 1/13/25

Ken & Kim so sorry for your loss.

 

Judie Batista Churchill posted on 1/13/25

Tina and Ken and families, My thoughts and prayers are with you . God bless you. Your Mom was a wonderful lady.

 

Anna Etkin posted on 1/13/25

Tina, So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She is now with your dad. I'm thinking of you and your family and will see you at the services. Love, Anna

 

Roger and Hazel Bazinet posted on 1/13/25

Through the comfort of friends, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

 

Denise Zrakas posted on 1/13/25

Dear Kenny, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Please accept my condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

Mira posted on 1/13/25

Ken and Kim My condolences to you on the passing of your mom, she was an amazing person. May she rest in peace.

 

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