Mrs. Jennie M. Faretra, age 80, died Thursday, January 11, 2007 at the Bear Hill Nursing Home of Wakefield. Born in Medford, Jennie was the devoted daughter of the late Madeline & Frank Costa. She was a Medford resident for most of her life, also spending time in Somerville.
Jennie was a homemaker. She raised her eight children and cared for her 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking large meals for all her extended family. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed sitting in the sun to relax in the outdoors.
Jennie was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Faretra. Devoted mother of Joseph Faretra , Phyllis Gilmartin both of Burlington, Jennifer Knowles, Madeline Osborne both of Somerville, Peggy Faretra of Everett, the late Diane Faretra, Thomas Faretra and Rosemary Lauria. Also survived by 15 loving grandchildren and 11 loving great grandchildren. Sister of Katie Alibrandi of Quincy, the late Lucy Sclafani, Phyllis Lutoff, Mary Costa and Anthony “Nino” Costa.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD, Tuesday at 9 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner St., Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
As an expression of sympathy memorial contrabutions may be made in Jennie´s name to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.