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Irene M. (McHugh) Falasca
June 14, 2018

Obituary

Irene M. "McHugh" Falasca of Medford died on June 14, 2018 at age 87. She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene “Gene” Falasca with whom she shared 64 years of marraige. Irene was the devoted mother of Susan and her husband Ron Rogers of Orlando, FL, Eileen, Linda and Patricia Falasca of Medford, Marie and her husband Todd Fallon of North Reading, and the late E. Paul Falasca, Jr. She was the loving grandmother “Nini” of Monica and Andrew Rogers, and Alanna Fallon, and is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Irene was very proud of her Irish heritage and was raised in East Boston with her large loving family of 11 brothers and sisters. She married the love of her life, Gene, and joined him in Honolulu, HI, where he was stationed in the US Air Force. They had their first born son there and then moved back to Medford, where they resided for 60 years, to raise their family. They joined St. James parish where they were very active members. Irene served as president of the women’s guild and they had many good times shared with their children and friends.

Relatives and friends will gather in honor and remembrance of Irene’s life on Wednesday, June 20, from 4 - 8 PM at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford. A funeral will be held on Thursday, June 21 at 10:30 AM in the funeral home followed by a mass celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, at 11:30 AM. Services will conclude with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Donations in Irene’s name can be made to the Diabetes Foundation at JDRF.org.

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Dello Russo Funeral Service
306 Main Street
Medford, MA 02155
781-396-9200