PETROCELLI, Neil R. of Everett, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after being in failing health. He was 83 years old. Born in Boston, Neil resided in Everett for many years. He was retired from DeCort Furniture where he worked as an upholsterer. Beloved husband of the late Elvera A. (Romano). Dear and devoted father of Elaine Nickerson of Hampton, NH, Diane Joy and her husband, Stephen of N. Easton, Julie Hauss and her husband, Richard of Groveland and Neil J. Petrocelli and his wife, Elaine of Swampscott. Brother of Angela Marcella of Wakefield and Nick Pellegrini of Peabody. Also surviving are 8 loving grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Neil's visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Monday, June 26 from 4-8 p.m. His funeral service will be in the funeral home on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Neil's memory to the American Diabetes Association, 260 Cochituate Rd, #200, Framingham, MA 01701 would be sincerely appreciated. Parking with attendants on duty.