Ritarose Biagioni, 91 of Medford, died Monday after a brief illness.
Born in New Orleans, LA, she lived in Medford since 1956. She was the daughter of the late Margaret (Scherer) and Ferdinand J. Schmidt. Ritarose was a Secretary in the healthcare industry and previously worked at Solo Fabrics in Cambridge. She was a very talented seamstress and made her granddaughter’s prom dress. She was also an avid arts and crafts person. Ritarose was a past President of the St. Francis of Assisi Mother’s Club, a member of the Ladies Sodality and very active within the parish.
Beloved wife of Severino Biagioni. Devoted mother of John of Newport, RI, Paul of Lynn, Thomas of West Bridgewater, Kenneth of Fitchburg, Mark of Medford. Loving grandmother of Brenda, Kenneth Jr. and the late Manuel Biagioni. Dear sister of Marylou Walsh of Kenner, LA and F.J. Schmidt of Destrehan, LA. Mother in law of Marianne Biagioni of Somerville. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Monday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4 - 8 PM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Ritarose’s name to St. Francis of Assisi Church Sanctuary Fund, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, MA 02155 or Lawrence Memorial Hospital Oncology Project Fund, 170 Governors Ave, Medford, MA 02155.