Giovanni DeLorenzo, age 99, of Medford died September 28th at his home following a short illness. He was the beloved husband for 71 years of the late Maria C. (Muollo). Born in Candida, Italy he was the son of the late Gabriel and Potenza (Sarno) DeLorenzo.
Mr. DeLorenzo was a retired finisher by trade and worked for many years with the Tivoni Studios of Boston. Devoted to his family, Mr. DeLorenzo enjoyed cooking and staying current on local and national politics. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Hallmark Health Hospice 100 Hospital Rd. Malden, MA 02148.
He is survived by his children, Potenza Baccari and her husband Dominic of Watertown, Gabriel DeLorenzo of Medford, Fausta Iaconelli and her husband John of Watertown. He is also surv ived by his grandchildren, Michael, Dominic and his wife Loren, Steven and his wife Sue, Sandra and her husband Darrell, Nicole and her husband Todd, Jaclyn and Johnny. He is further survived by his great grandchildren Jessica, Evan and Derek.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main St. Medford, Saturday, at 8 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner St. Medford, at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.