Carmen T. DelBene, age 85 of Medford MA, died Saturday in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, after a lengthy illness. Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Fedele and Anna (Della Peruta) DelBene.
Mr. DelBene was a butcher, for over 55 years at DelBene Meat Market of Salem St. of the North End of Boston. He owned the meat market with his brother Bennie. Carmen retired in 1978.
He is survived by hiswife Mary Ann (DeCristofero) DelBene Medford, MAdaughter Marcella DeCandia Malden, MAson-in-law Frank DeCandia Malden, MAgrandaughter Stephanie DeCandia Malden, MAgrandson Frankie DeCandia Malden, MAsister Mary Morteo Hyde Park, MAbrother Mario Del Bene Californiasister Pearl Russo Californiapredeceased brother Bennie DelBene predeceased brother Albert DelBene predeceased brother Sam DelBene predeceased sister Carmella Tenaglia predeceased sister Phyllis Epstein predeceased sister Victoria D'Angelo Many Nieces And Nephews
Funeral from the Dello Russo funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD at 10 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting Hours Monday 2-4 & 7-9. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be made in Carmen’s memory to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210.