Maria C. (Vricella) Tierno, of Somerville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 28th. She was 88. Born and raised in Sant’ Arsenio, Salerno, Italy, she was the cherished daughter of the late Sebastiano and Assunta (Capo) Vricella.
Maria was a generous, caring woman with a heart of gold. She would help anyone in need; there was no one she would turn away. Maria’s biggest passion was her family. She especially loved her children and grandchildren. Maria’s family were her pride and joy; they were her world.
When Maria was not spending time with her family, she enjoyed cooking. She was an amazing cook and her dishes were made from scratch. She also loved to garden and jarred her own tomatoes, as well as preparing homemade pasta. Her ravioli were known to be delicious. Maria was a devoted wife, a dedicated mother, loving Nonna sister and friend. She will be greatly missed.
Maria was the beloved wife of the late Arsenio “Sammy” Tierno. She was the devoted mother of Joseph Tierno and his companion Marianne, Anthony Tierno and his wife Karen and Carla Mills and her late husband Bill. She was the loving Nonna of Joseph, Andrew, Austin and Jonathan. She was the dear sister of Angela Gelardi and her late husband Rosario, Mafalda Verderese and her husband Raffaele and the late Antonio Vricella.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with Maria’s family on Saturday, April 15th from 8:30 to 10:30 AM in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Ann Church, 399 Medford St., Somerville, at 11 AM. Services will conclude with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Maria’s name to St. Ann Church, 399 Medford St., Somerville, MA, 02145.