Carmen Benincasa

Carmen Benincasa of Westwood, MA, died October 30th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Lena Benincasa of Westwood, MA. He was born in Vitulazio, Naples, Italy, on June 18th, 1930. He was the son of the late Luigi and Paolina (Antropoli) Benincasa. Beloved father to Pauline (Joseph) Devito of Watertown, MA, and Marie (Peter) Synk of Westwood, MA. Loving grandfather of Alicia (Jeff) Turner, Vincent Tuccio, Sarah, and Gabrielle Synk. Cherished great-grandfather of Nathan and Everly Turner. Loving brother to the late Antonina Giudicianni, Francesco Benincasa, Eufemia Tantini, Elisabella Benincasa, and survived by his loving sister Olga Gianfranchi. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.  

Carmen came from Naples, Italy, to the United States, where he lived the American Dream. He was a hard-working and determined man who wanted to provide for his family with the best life—working beside his wife, Lena's side, for over 50 years in the pizzeria called Napoli’s in Watertown, MA, where they were known and loved by everyone for their welcoming environment and delicious food, especially the pizza. When he could, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, making his homemade wine, and working in his garden. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St., Westwood, MA, on Wednesday November 6th from 8:30am-9:30am. Following the Visitation, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am in St. Denis Church, 157 Washington St., Westwood, MA. Entombment will take place after the Mass at St. Michael Cemetery, Roslindale, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carmen’s memory to Heart Center at Boston Children’s Hospital.