Maria M. “Mary” Mello, 93 of Medford, passed away peacefully on Friday March 6 at home.
Born in Watertown, she resided in Medford since 1965 and was formerly of Malden. She was the daughter of the late Julia (Tamborini) and Charles Sartorio. Mary was the former proprietor of Malden Locksmith Shop, from 1989 till 1995 a business her father started in 1929.
Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Mello. Devoted mother of Paul Mello and his partner Irene Murray of Wilmington, Julianne Saniuk and her husband Chris of Kingston and the late Robert and Richard Mello. Mother in law of Mary Mello of Medford. Loving grandmother of Christopher Saniuk of Kingston and Jared Mello of Medford. Sister of Anne Rice of Woburn. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Wednesday at 10:30 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with the family on Wednesday from 9--10:30 AM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.