Pasqualina Iuliucci

Pasqualina Iuliucci, lovingly known as “Lina” to her family and friends, peacefully passed away in her sleep at home on November 12, 2026.

Born in Philadelphia on August 2, 1939, she was the beloved daughter of the late Felice and Theresa (nee Cipriano) D’Onofrio. As a young woman, Lina returned to her family’s hometown of Airola, Italy, where she met the love of her life, Albert Iuliucci. The two soon married, beginning a lifelong journey together filled with love, family, and devotion.

Lina eventually returned to the United States, with Albert following soon after. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised their family in their South Philadelphia home, where they were longtime members of St. Monica Parish.

A talented seamstress by trade, Lina worked at the Quartermaster’s. Albert later established the Albert Iuliucci Plumbing and Heating Company, and together they worked hard to build a wonderful life for their family.

Lina was the matriarch of her family and the backbone that kept everyone together. She loved her family deeply and was incredibly proud of each of their accomplishments. She was a wonderful cook, best known for her signature lasagna and other beloved Italian specialties, especially during the holidays when family and food brought everyone together.

She enjoyed spending summers in Margate, as well as returning to her beloved hometown in Italy to visit with family and friends. Lina was a deeply religious woman who took great pride in her Italian heritage, her Catholic faith, and the life she and Albert built together in America. She will be remembered for her strong independence, unwavering Catholic values, devotion to the Blessed Mother, generous heart, and, most of all, her unconditional love for her family.

Lina was the beloved wife of the late Albert Iuliucci, Sr. She was the cherished mother of Albert J. Iuliucci, Jr. and recently the late Mark S. Iuliucci.

She was the loving sister of Tina (Alfonse "Dino") Pizzica, Ro (Salvatore “Sam”) Russo, and Anthony D’Onofrio.

Lina will be sadly missed by her family in Italy, as well as her many nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends, and all who were blessed to know and love her.

Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at St. Monica Church, 17th & Ritner Streets, Philadelphia, PA. Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 AM. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband, Albert Iuliucci, Sr.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Lina’s memory may be made to St. Monica Church or to the Pennsylvania SPCA (SPCA), in support of animals in need.

Lina leaves behind a beautiful legacy of faith, family, love, and devotion that will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.