Liberata (Colonnese) Gracilieri, of Medford, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 25th. She was 91 years old. Born in Filetto, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giustino and the Maria (Di Tullio) Colonnese.

Liberata's biggest passion was her family. They were her pride and joy, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. When Liberata was not spending time with her family she loved to cook, everything was made from scratch and was known to be delicious. She was a talented seamstress and created many beautiful pieces of clothing. She was a devoted mother, a dedicated grandmother and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed.

Liberata was the beloved wife of the late Ulise Gracilieri. She was the devoted mother of Robert Gracilieri and his late wife Rhonda. She was the loving Nonna of Jason Gracilieri and his wife Julie, and Jennifer Donaghey and her husband Paul, and the loving great grand Nonna to Lucia and Adelaide Gracilieri and Sean, Christian and Emma Donaghey.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with the family on Friday, January 3rd from 9 through 11 AM at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, at 11:30 AM. Services will conclude with entombment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Liberata's name to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Avenue, Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062