Josephine "Josie" B. (Palazzolo) Bradanese, age 90, of Medford passed away on Monday, August 10. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Vita (Marino) Palazzolo. Josie proudly grew up in the North End, and she and her husband "Brad" were known for spending many nights there dining with friends. Some of her fondest memories were of trips to Las Vegas were she was always dressed to perfection and never met a slot machine she didn't like.
Josie was the beloved wife of the late Robert Bradanese, and the devoted mother of Roberta Quinlan and her husband John, and Richard Bradanese and his fiancée Laura Brousseau. She was the loving grandmother of Jaclyn, Jillian, Danielle, Michelle and Joseph. Josie was predeceased by seven brothers and sisters, and is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass with social distancing protocols will be celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, Thursday, August 13 at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Visiting hours have been respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Josie's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452.