Nancy J. (Emerald) Cepas, of Medford, died Saturday morning at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was 70.
Born and raised in Medford, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and the late Mary (Perry) Emerald. Nancy attended the former Massachusetts College of Physical Therapy. A dedicated wife and mother, Nancy enjoyed time with her family and friends.
She was the beloved wife of Henry Cepas. She was a devoted mother to Cheryl Ann Maiocco and her husband Robert of Medford, Marebeth DiMare and her husband Robert of Winchester. She was a loving grandmother to Robert Maiocco, Jr., Alexandria Maiocco, Eric DiMare and Devyn DiMare. She was the dear sister of John Emerald of Texas, Ruth DiTullio of California, Susan Starr of Reading, the late Madelyn Lancaster, and Mary Cavedon.
Nancy’s funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Wednesday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High Street, Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 - 7. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.