Joanna M. Ricci
1/12/2023



Joanna M. Ricci passed away peacefully at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. She was 45. Raised in Malden and Medford, Joanna was the cherished daughter of Vincent J. and Camille (Castiglione) Ricci.

Joanna graduated from Medford High School and worked for many years as a pharmacy technician at Malden’s beloved Elmwood Pharmacy. She was a stronghearted woman who enjoyed adventurous and fast activities. A licensed bartender, Joanna was also an experienced scuba diver. She had a special way with and fondness for animals. Even non domestic animals accepted her gentle presence. Most of all Joanna loved her family and friends. She was especially devoted to her fiancé and to her two nephews.

In addition to her wonderful parents, Joanna leaves her beloved fiancé David J. Rooney, her dear sister Jaime Grierson, her loving nephews Andrew and Justin Grierson. Joanna also leaves many devoted aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford from 4 – 8 on Friday, January 20th and again on Saturday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 AM at the Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant Street, Malden. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joanna's name to the National Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Dr., suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923.



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