You toiled so hard for those

you loved,

You said goodbye to none.

Your spirit flew before we knew,

Your work on earth was done.

We miss you now,

our hearts are sore,

As time goes by we miss you more.

Your loving smile, your gentle face:

No one can fill your vacant place.

Your life was love and labor,

Your love for your family true.

You did the best for all of us,

Devoted father of of Elena C. Lakey and her husband Keith G. of Brookline, and Ernie L. Felzani and his wife Lorraine of Peabody.

Beloved brother of Joseph Felzani of Revere, and the late Marianna Felzani and Dora Pearson.

Cherished grandfather of Matthew Felzani and his wife Marie, and Adam Felzani and his wife Rose. Adored great-grandfather of Andrew Felzani. Also survived by many fond nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street (Orient Heights) East Boston on Monday January 15th, 2007 at 9:00am. Funeral Mass in the St.Joseph-St.Lazarus Church, 59 Ashley Street, East Boston at 10:00am.

Visiting hours are on Sunday January 14th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

Ernest, or 'Nesty' as he was affectionately known, was born in Boston in 1913 and was a life-long resident of East Boston. He worked as a Boilermaker in the courts for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, retiring at the age of 92 in 2005. Ernest was a member at the Winthrop Golf Club for 65 years, golfing up to the end of last year. He was very well known for his remarkable giant pumpkins that were featured regularly at the Columbus Day Parade and the Topsfield Fair. Ernest was also a past member of Pleasant Park Yacht Club, the Progressive Club of East  Boston, and the Courageous Generation of St.Lazarus Parish. Ernest passed away after a brief illness at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 93 years of age.

The Memorial Home is handicapped accessible and a children’s lounge is available. Courtesy valet parking at the front entrance and ample attendant off street parking is also available in our 3 parking lots. For transportation to the memorial home please call 617-569-0990.

Services will conclude with Ernest being laid to rest in the Winthrop Cemetery in Winthrop.