Louise E. “Betty” Malatesta, 90 of Medford, died Wednesday July 2 after a brief illness in the Winchester Hospital, Winchester.
Louise was born in Medford in 1923 and grew up in South Medford. She attended Lincoln Grammar School, Lincoln Junior High and graduated Medford High School in 1941. She married her prom date and neighbor, Walter Malatesta in 1945 during WW II. She lived in Woburn from1953 to the late 70’s and moved back to Medford. Louise was an Administrative Assistant, with E.F. Hutton in Boston for many years. After retiring from the only employer she ever worked for, Louise enjoyed traveling to Disney World, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, California and several times to Hawaii. She has always enjoyed reading, particularly British mystery novels, cooking and baking (pies a specialty). She was the daughter of the late Helen F. (Lantz) and Chester Smith.
Beloved wife of the late Walter Malatesta. Devoted mother of Cheryl L. Zanello and her husband James of Sandown, NH, Nancy D. Malatesta of Medford, Dean W. Malatesta and his wife Nancy A. of Medfield. Loving grandmother of Amy and Dean Zanello, Jessica and Darren Malatesta. Loving great grandmother of Troy Wallace, Dallas Kruczek and Anthony Beltran. Sister of the late Dorothy Queen. Sister in law of Clare Simmons and aunt of Mark Simmons. Favorite cousin to Elinor Lewis.
A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD, Monday, July 7 at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be sent in Louise’s name to The Salvation Army, 147 Berkley St., Boston, MA 02116.