Maria Carmela Palladino, age 67, of Everett passed away on Sunday, October 11th. Born in Montemiletto, Avellino, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Emilio and Antonietta (Sacco) Palladino. Maria’s family immigrated to the US when she was five years old, settling first in Melrose before moving to Medford, where she lived for many years. She relocated to Everett four years ago.
Maria loved playing BINGO and never missed a night. She also enjoyed playing cards with her friends, particularly Pokeno. Maria looked forward to family vacations and adored her grandchildren, especially her granddaughter Brianna whom she took shopping and taught how to gamble. They weren’t just relatives, they were best friends. Maria was kind, loving and caring. Besides family, her favorite things were Betty Boop and eating crushed ice.
Maria was the devoted mother of Maria "Suzy" Mejia and her husband Sean, and the loving grandmother of Anthony Martino, and twins Brianna and Dominic Martino. She is survived by her beloved boyfriend, Erik Hakenson, and her cherished cat, Oreo.
Visiting hours will be held in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Wednesday, October 21st from 4 to 8 PM, and again on Thursday, October 22nd at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Services will conclude with Entombment at Woodlawn Mausoleum, Everett.