Vincenzo Federico, of Medford, formerly of the North End, died Friday at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 79.
Born in Sulmona, Italy, the son of Giuseppe and Angelina Federico, Vincenzo came to the United States 50 years ago. He settled in the North End and worked with Vappi Construction and Local 22.
He was the beloved husband of the late Linda (Federico). He was a devoted father to Annarita DiGirolamo and her husband Angelo of Medford, Loretta Di Stefano and her husband Stephen of Stoneham, Vincent Federico of Medford, Lisa Marks and her husband Michael of Medford. He was a loving grandfather of Bernardo and Vincent DiGirolamo, Sofia DiStefano, Giana, Olivia and Evan Marks. He was a dear brother of Albert Federico and the late Francesco and Emelia. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Monday at 10 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High Street, Medford, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4 - 8. Services will conclude with entombment at St. Michael Mausoleum, Roslindale.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Vincenzo´s name to St. Joseph School, 132 High St. Medford, MA 02155.