Susan T. Gandolfo, a long-time Medford resident died peacefully on Monday after a brief battle with cancer at Memorial Hospital, North Conway, NH. She was 80.

Mrs. Gandolfo was born in Boston, the daughter of the late Edward and the late Susan (DeCicco) Spagnuolo. Dedicated to the care of her family, Susan was a generous and kind woman who had a keen sense of humor and the innate ability to make people laugh. Raised in Dorchester, and a Medford resident for nearly 50 years, Susan supported the VFW and the local Humane Society. A lover of animals, fabulous cook and dedicated gardener, Susan will be missed by all who knew her.

Beloved wife of the late Dante. Devoted mother of Dante Gandolfo and his wife Judi of Londonderry NH, Joanne Gandolfo and her fiancé Doug Darrah of N. Conway, NH, and Michael Gandolfo of Medford. Loving grandmother of Melissa and Chris Gandolfo. Also survived by her cherished dog, Dino. Dear sister of Mary, Rose, Jerry, Richard, Pat, Diane, Joe and the late Vincent, Eddie, Barbie, Gabe and Esther.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with the family on Thursday morning, March 22nd, from 9:30 thru 10:30 at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner Street, Medford, at 11 AM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Susan's name to the Jen's Friends Cancer Foundation, PO Box 1842, North Conway, NH 03860.