Joan M. Cassettari, of Medford, died Monday at the Lahey Clinic, Burlington, after a long illness. She was 75.
Joan was born and raised in Boston’s North End, the daughter of the late James and the late Ermelinda (Genzali) McGaffigan. A dedicated wife and mother, Joan also enjoyed a large circle of friends. She was a devoted parishioner of Saint Clements and was a member of the Winter Hill Senior Club. After her husband’s retirement, she and Frank took up line dancing and enjoyed many trips and tours on the dance circuit.
She was the beloved wife of Frank L. Cassettari with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. She was a devoted mother to Debra Fiore and her husband James of Medford, Frank P. Cassettari and Barbara of Somerville, Sandra Cassettari and David of North Reading, Michael Cassettari and his wife Belinda of Sandown, NH and Paul Cassettari of Everett. She was the loving grandmother to seven loving grandchildren.
Her funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Friday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner Street, Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.