Annunziata “Rita” D´Urbano, a long-time Arlington resident died Thursday at Courtyard Nursing Care Center. She was 90.
Rita was born in Boston, the daughter of the late Domenic and the late Angelina Rienza Candelora. Rita was raised in Roxbury and lived in the North End for 30 years before settling in Arlington 45 years ago. A loving wife and mother, Rita was dedicated to the care of her family and enjoyed the company of family and friends.
She was the beloved wife of the late Silvester D’Urbano. She was a devoted mother to Joseph J. D’Urbano of Arlington. She was a loving grandmother to Joseph, Laurie and Lynda D’Urbano of Malden. She was the sister of Jennie Eovine and Dorothy Harrington. She leaves many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may visit Sunday from 4 - 9 at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford. Monday morning at 10 a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in St. Leonard Church in the North End. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington.