Rosa Bonavita, 79 of Somerville, died Sunday after a brief illness in the Brigham And Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.
Born in Italy she lived in Somerville since 1968 and was the daughter of the late Rachaela (Carosa) and Michael Santosuosso.
Rosa was a seamstress for many years and retired in 1997. She was a devote catholic and loved her church, she also loved spending time with her grandchildren. Rosa and her husband spent 25 years vacationing in Boca Raton with family and friends.
Beloved wife of the late Nicolino Bonavita. Devoted mother of Carmine Bonavita and his wife Julie of Somerville, Giulia Pollard and her husband Wayne of Stoneham. Loving grandmother of Wayne and Rachel Pollard and Nicolino Bonavita. Sister of Giovannina Abruzzese of Dorchester and Antonio Santosuosso of Salem, NH.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Friday at 9:30 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Benedict Church, 21 Hathorne St., Somerville, at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4 - 8 pm. Services will conclude with entombment at Holy Cross Mausoleum, Malden.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Rosa’s name to St. Benedict Church, 21 Hathorne St., Somerville, MA 02145.