J. Isabel (Ramirez) Di Iulio, 78, of Natick, passed away peacefully in her home on April 11, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Tino Di Iulio with whom she shared 57 years of marriage.
Born in Zea, Venezuela the daughter of the late Julian and Tomasa (Pernia) Ramirez, Isabel was raised and educated there. She met her beloved Tino in the 1952 and was married to him in 1955. Together they immigrated to the United States in the late 1950’s first settling in Newton before moving to Natick in the 1960’s. Isabel was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved to cook everything from “scratch”. She was also very artistic which can be seen through so many of her beautiful crafts projects. Isabel was also a wonderful gardener who brought great beauty to the landscape of her home.
In addition to her husband, Isabel is survived by her 4 devoted children, Octavio Di Iulio and his wife Jane of Elkton, MD, Cathi Levine and her husband Michael of Natick, Daniel Di Iulio and his wife Alison of West Barnstable, and David Di Iulio of Wellesley Hills. She was the cherished grandmother of Benjamin, Andrew, Zachary, Hannah, Esther, Isabel, and Sofia and great-grandmother of Joseph.
At Isabel’s request there will not be any formal funeral services. Those wishing to remember her may do so through memorial donations to the Natick Service Council, 2 Webster St. Natick, MA 01760 or to the Parmenter Hospice Care, 266 Cochituate Rd. Wayland, MA 01778.