Dorothy (Torlone) Chiappini of Merlose, passed away on April 4th. She was 96. Born in Revere, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Maria (DeAngelis) Torlone.
Dorothy was a graduate of Salem Teacher College. She worked for many years as a teacher at the Osgood School in Medford. Dorothy enjoyed traveling to Maine and spending time at her family vacation home during the summer. She was a devout Catholic and devoted parishioner of Saint Patrick’s Church.
Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be greatly missed.
Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Ralph F. Chiappini. She was the devoted mother of Walter R. Chiappini of Maine and Gail M. Sloddard of Nebraska, and a loving grandmother of Seth, Joshua, David and Hannah.
Dorothy’s funeral services will be private. A celebration of life will be planned by her family at a later date.