Adeline S. Taddeo (Tarani) of Medford passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. She was 98 years old. Adeline was the beloved wife of the late Biagino "Gene" Taddeo. Born in Boston, she was the cherished daughter of the late Alexander and Louise (Lemongelli) Tarani.
A graduate of Medford High’s class of 1943, Adeline majored in business. After graduation,
she worked in the business operations departments of the First National Stores and later A &
P. With a growing family, Adeline eventually decided to become a full-time mom for a while.
When she did resume work, it was as bookstore manager for the Chandler School for Women.
For most of her life, Adeline resided in South Medford. In addition, she spent summers at the
family cottage on Martha’s Vineyard and eventually became a “snowbird” with her husband at
their condo in Boca Raton.
Adeline was a kind, warm-hearted person who was known for her generosity. There is no
greater evidence of this than her decision to donate a kidney to one of her brothers. This was
remarkable considering how new the procedure was in 1973, and how few transplants had
been done at the time. Her joy and positive outlook on life was contagious. Adeline loved her
family; she especially adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was very
outgoing and loved to talk to new people. In later years, she became a regular at the Medford
Senior Center and enjoyed the company of so many wonderful people that joined her for bingo
every Wednesday afternoon. Adeline loved to cook and entertain family and friends,
especially for the holidays and birthdays. They loved her biscotti and pizzagaina!
Adeline was the devoted mother of Thomas and Ronald Taddeo of Medford, Leonard Taddeo
and his wife Joanne of Somerville and Gina Silva and her husband John of Medford and
Windham, N.H. She was the adored grandmother of Michael Taddeo and his wife Kristen and
Nicole Iacabone and her husband Roger and the loving great-grandmother of Avery and
Cameron Taddeo and Sofia and Dominic Iacabone. Adeline was the dear sister of the late
Edmund, Arthur and Robert Tarani. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, MA, on
Wednesday, June 18, from 9-11AM, followed by a funeral Mass to be held in St. Clement
Church, 71 Warner Street, Medford, MA, at 11:30AM. Relatives and friends are invited.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital or the American Heart Association.
Services will conclude with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.