Bernardette R. Boccabella, 61, of Holliston died Thursday, June 29, 2006. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frances (Giannone) and Bernard DeBiase. She leaves her husband of 39 years, Alfredo Boccabella.

She belonged to the Mother of Twins Club in New York, was a published author and was an active Sunday School teacher in NY.

Besides her husband, she is survived by 1 son, Joe Boccabella of Milford, 2 daughters, Frances R. Boccabella of Holliston and Christina R. Turcotte and her husband David of Milford. She also leaves 4 grandchildren, Angelica, Ariel, Joseph and Anthony, and a cousin Richard Venezia of Brooklyn, NY.

A funeral service will take place on Monday, July 3, at 11:00a.m. at the Congregational Church in Hopkinton on East Main St. (Near Ashland Line), with burial following in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Milford. Calling hours will take place on Sunday, July 2 from 4-7pm at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. (Rt. 16) In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA. 01701 www.chesmorefuneralhome.com