Maria Mercogliano, age 74, of Medford formerly of Boston's North End, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the North Shore Massachusetts General Hospital Medical Center following complications from surgery on October 6, 2025. She was the beloved wife for 54 years of John J. Mercogliano. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Evelyn (Manzelli) Gregorio.

Maria was raised and educated in the North End of Boston. Following her marriage to her beloved John, they lived briefly in Somerville before settling in Medford. Maria worked for nearly forty years as a dedicated Administrative Assistant to the President of the Cross Country Motor Group. When not working, Maria enjoyed cooking for her family, shopping, especially with her cherished granddaughters. She also enjoyed vacationing over the years, taking several trips to Las Vegas and trying her luck at the slot machines, as well as many trips to Italy. Maria will fondly be remembered for her strong will and fierce self-determination. However, her greatest joy was her family and nothing made her happier than when she was surrounded by family and those she loved most. She will be greatly missed.

In addition to her beloved husband John, Maria is survived by her children; Kristy Perry and her husband Frank of Melrose, Jon D. Mercogliano and Mathew Mercogliano, both of Medford. She was the loving grandmother of Jillian and Madison Perry, both of Melrose and Isabella Mercogliano of Hyde Park. Cherished sister of Linda Chiulli of West Peabody. She is further survived by several loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral service conducted in the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main St., Medford, Saturday, February 21st, at 11 a.m. and visit with the family prior to the service from 9 :30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Services will conclude with interment at Medford's Oak Grove Cemetery.