Mrs. Marie C DeAmato, age 81 of Somerville , died Thursday at her home. She was the wife of the late Pasquale DeAmato.
Mrs. DeAmato was born in Medford, the daughter of the late John and Lydia (Dello Russo) Fugazzotto. She was raised in Medford and is a graduate of Medford High School class of 1950. A Somerville resident for the past 60 years, she worked as a secretary for the Somerville School Department.
She is a member of the American Legion, Post #19, Ladies Auxiliary of Somerville. She enjoyed a game of chance and occasional trips to Foxwoods. She was also an avid card player.
She is survived by two sons: Michael DeAmato and his wife Jean of Medford, Peter DeAmato and his companion Kathy Wadland of Somerville. Mother of the late late Donna M. and Patricia DeAmato. Beloved grandmother of Jessica Brevillia of Burlington. She leaves a sister, Cecelia Mundi of Fl and is sister of the late Carmen and Michael Fugazzotto, and Jeanette Feudo. Aunt of several nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Family Funeral Home, 306 Main Street Medford on Wednesday at 9:00 am. A funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Catherine of Genoa Church 179 Summer Street, Somerville, at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 pm. Services will conclude with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.