Giovanna "Jean" Williams, passed away on October 7, at the Salem Haven Nursing Home in Salem, New Hampshire, following a extended illness. She was the wife of the late John E. Williams.
Born and raised in Somerville she was the daughter of the late Sebastiana (Polizzotto) and Vincenzo Cangiamila. She was a resident of Medford for over sixty years. Her focus in life was her family, and she particulary enjoyed her grandchildren. She was active in her community as a volunteer for over twenty-five years at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She also found time to be a frequent participant at Medford City Council meetings where she would present the taxpayers point of view.
Surviving are her daughter Frances D´Orsi and her husband Bob of NH., three son Walter Cannizzaro and his wife Kay of NH., Vincent Cannizzaro and his wife Joan of Billerica and John Williams Jr. and his wife Patty of NH. She also leaves many grandchildren and great grandchildren. One sister, Margaret Amos of NH., and a brother John Cangiamila of Somerville.
Along with her late husband John she is predeceased by four brothers Thomas, Salvatore, Charles and Nick Cangiamila.
Her funeral will be held from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St. Medford on Tuesday, October 11, at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner St. Medford - Somerville at 11. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Medford.
Visiting Hours at the funeral home on Monday 4 thru 8.