Esther (Labadini) Sileno, a life-long Medford resident died unexpectedly, Thursday at the Winchester Hospital. She was 92.
Born in Boston and raised in Medford, she was the daughter of the late Giulio and the late Maria (Previdi) Labadini. Esther assisted her late husband, “Louie” in the operation of his business, The Willow Grill, in Somerville. After its closing, she worked at the Hart House in Ipswich and in Boston’s famed Café Budapest. In her later years, Esther enjoyed playing bingo and the company of her family and large circle of friends.
She was the beloved wife of the late Louis P. “Louie” Sileno. She was a dear sister to Alice McPherson and her husband Russ of Hudson, NH and the late Caesar, John, Jackie, Angelo and Mario Labadini. Esther also leaves many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Monday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High Street, Medford, 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.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Esther’s name to the Alzheimers Disease Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472.