Rosalba (Costa) Squillacioti, of Medford, formerly of Somerville, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on May 4th. She was 83. Born and raised in Gaeta, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Antonietta (Fabrizio) Costa.

Rosalba was the beloved wife of 61 years to the late Rocco Squillacioti. She was the devoted mother of Joseph, Francesco and Mario, their wives Misty, My and Sophie and her grandchildren Angela, Valentina and Emmanuel. She was the dear sister of Andrew Costa, Domenic Costa and the late Maria Costa.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with Rosalba’s family on Tuesday, May 10th from 3 to 7 PM, at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Rosalba’s name to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Division Of Development/Jimmy Fund, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.