Pamela "Palmy Rago" Fiumara of Medford/North End passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026. She was 81 years old. Palmy was the beloved wife of the late Gerald Fiumara. Born in Boston she was the cherished daughter of the late Nicolas and Teresa (Palmisano) Rago.

Palmy was a loving mother, nana, great nana and dear friend whose life was defined by love, kindness and devotion to her family. She was a best friend, confidant, guiding light, and the heart and soul of the family. Caring, selfless, funny, and dependable, she was the person everyone could count on. Her love was unconditional, her advice was always honest, and her strength and resilience inspired everyone who knew her. She had a heart of gold and made everyone feel loved, welcomed, and cared for.

Palmy had a wonderful sense of humor and a gift for making everyone laugh. Whether sharing one of her funny stories, reminiscing about old memories, or simply making an ordinary moment special, she brought joy wherever she went. Her laughter was contagious and her stories were often the highlight of family gatherings. She taught us to laugh through difficult times, never take ourselves to seriously, and to always find a reason to smile.

Palmy loved the warm weather, spending time at the beach, playing keno and most of all being surrounded by family. Though she may no longer be by our side, her laughter will echo in our memories, her wisdom will guide us, and her love will continue to surround us. She was truly one of a kind and there will never be another quite like her. She will be loved, missed and cherished always. To honor Palmy live a little more like she did. Be kind to everyone, smile at a stranger, donate your time to a good cause, do a good deed. Take chances. Make memories. Most of all love like there is no tomorrow.

Palmy was the devoted mother of Jody LaBella Connor and her husband Brian of Medford, Anthony Labella of Lynn, Joseph Bondanza of Revere, the late Teresa LaBella, Kathleen Maggelet and her husband Frank of AZ. She was the adored nana of Bryan Connor and his wife Sarah, Jordana Varsell and her husband Eric, Alana. Nicholas and Sofia LaBella, Rayna and Tayla Maggelet and the loving great nana Francesca, Robert and Clark. Palmy was the dear sister of John Rago and his wife Pat of Revere, the late Richard Rago and his late wife Jay of Somerville, the late Joe Rago and his surviving wife Sandra of Everett, the late Jimmy Rago and his surviving wife Annette of Halifax, the late Patty Mullen and her late husband Jack of Wareham and the late Marie Rago of Wareham. Palmy is also survived by Kelly Shaughnessy, the mother of Alana, Nicholas and Sofia Labella and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may visit with the family at the Della Russo Funeral home, 306 Main Street Medford MA, on Friday, November 6 from 3-7 PM and again on Saturday November 7 at 9AM, followed by a funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant Street, Malden MA, at 10AM. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorials Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105-9959.