Rita R. (Giglio) Corleto, lifelong resident of Medford, passed away on Sunday, September 12th. She was 94. Born in Boston, she was the cherished daughter of the late Gabriel and Josephine (Ferullo) Giglio.

Rita enjoyed going dancing every Saturday with her loving husband John and their friends. She was extremely proud of her home and was always cleaning, tidying up and organizing. She loved watching the Chew on television and often invited her grandson John over to join her.

Rita was the devoted mother of Deborah Corleto and Donna Corleto. She was the loving Nonna of John Perrone and his wife Kelly Daly and Cara Mia Cole and her husband Steve. She was the dear sister of the late Helen Belmonte and Ida Moylan. Rita is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with Rita’s family on Thursday, September 16th, from 9 to11 AM at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, followed by a funeral service at 11 AM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Rita’s name to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Suite 250, Framingham, MA 01701.