Alighiera R. Federico
4/26/2018

Alighiera R. Federico, of Medford, formerly of Boston's North End, died on Thursday, April 26th at the Massachusetts General Hospital of Boston surrounded by her loving family. She was 97. Born and raised in Pettorano, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Francesco and Rosa (Ventresca) Federico.

Alighiera came to America in 1955, from Pettorano, Italy in 1955. The family settled in the Boston's North End, before relocating to Medford. Alighiera was a talented seamstress, as well as a great knitter. She enjoyed knitting hats and blankets for those who needed them.

Alighiera enjoyed cooking for her family, and was known throughout the family as the best cook, there was not a dish that she could not make. Cooking was not her only specialty she was also known for her baked goods, her homemade pizzelle cookies were her specialty. Alighiera was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend she will be remembered for the love she shared with her family.

Alighiera was the beloved wife of the late Domenico Federico. She was the devoted mother of Connie Federico and her late husband Adolfo of Saugus, Rosa Giammarco and her husband Giuseppe of Boston, Dr. Francesco Federico and his wife Lauren of CA, Miranda Federico of Medford, and the late Panfilo 'Benny' Federico. Loving grandmother of Rita Sweat and her husband Michael, Donna Angelo and her husband David, Anthony Federico and his wife Lisa, Linda Husak and her husband Carlos, Doreen Giammarco, Enrico Giammarco and his wife Mindy, Domenic Giammarco and his wife Elena, Thomas DiCenso and his wife Rita, Paul DiCenso, Nicholas Federico and his wife Carina, Christina Federico and her husband Alex. Loving great-grandmother of 14. Dear sister of the late Joseph Federico and Dora Giammarco.

Her funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Monday, April 30th at 10:30 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden, at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 3 - 7 PM. Services will conclude with entombment at St. Michael Mausoleum, Roslindale.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Alighiera's name to the St. Leonard Church, 320 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02113 or to the charitable organization of one's choice.





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