David A. Iacovelli passed away on July 31st at the age of 81 after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed peacefully with his children and niece by his side. Born in Milford, MA on August 4, 1942, David lived his entire life in Milford, graduating from Milford High School in 1960 and attended New England Barber School. He followed in his father’s footsteps, became a barber and ran his own barbershop, David’s Hairstyling, in Medfield from approximately 1962 to 2009. Through his shop David made many friends and longtime customers and was even the barber for many the celebrities who resided nearby (i.e. Patriots and Red Sox players/coaches, local boxers).
David was predeceased his parents Michael and Philomena (Tartaglia) Iacovelli. David is survived by his two children: David Iacovelli and his wife Eileen (Guinan) of Hopedale and Laura Molfetas and her husband Jason of Hopkinton. David leaves behind his four grandchildren: Natalie and Michael Iacovelli and Dylan and Ryan Molfetas. He is also survived by his two brothers Anthony Donald Iacovelli and his wife Janet of Milford and Edward Iacovelli and his wife Jean of Hopedale. David leaves behind his former wife Patrica (DelSignore) Whitman to whom he was married for twenty five years. He leaves many nieces and nephews, other family members, dear friends who will sadly miss him.
Always well dressed and smiling, David was a true Milfordian and was often seen around town at local restaurants and stores. He was a true family man and loved his children and grandchildren more than anything and attended almost every one of their sporting events and concerts. He enjoyed vacationing on Cape Cod and hanging out at his backyard pool.
Relative and friends are invited to extend their condolences to David on Monday, August 5, 2024 from 5 to 8 PM at Consigli Ruggerio Funeral Home, 46 Water St, Milford, MA. A mass of Christian burial will follow on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10am at Sacred Heart Church, Milford MA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Oliva Fund for Cancer Care c/o Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation at 14 Prospect St. Milford MA 01757.