Romeo DiStasio, 84 of Somerville died Sunday after a long illness at home.
Born in Medford, he lived in Somerville since 1954 and was the son of the late Carmela (Melchione) and Frank DiStasio. Romeo was a Bus Driver with the M. B. T. A. for 25 years and retired in 1975. He also served in the U. S. Marine Corps during WW II from 1945 to 1946.
Beloved husband of Mary T. (Kehoe) DiStasio. Devoted father of Noreen Vicente and her husband Tony of Florida, Kathy Spinosa and her husband Daniel of Lynnfield, Charleen O'Brien and her husband Tom of Medford, Darleen DiStasio of Malden, Corleen O'Connell and her husband John of Medford, Romeo DiStasio and his wife Nancy of North Reading. Also survived by 12 loving grandchildren and 2 loving great grandchildren. Brother of Evelyn Marotta of Medford.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Thursday at 8 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Ann Church, 399 Medford St., Somerville, at 9 AM.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Visiting hours Wednesday 4 thru 8.
Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Romeo’s memory to Beacon Hospice, 529 Main St., Boston, MA 02129.