Josephine (Cartolano) Gallant, a 35-year Medford resident, formerly of Boston’s West End and Somerville, died August 26 at the Winthrop House Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She was 66. Born and raised in Boston’s West End, Josephine worked many years as a secretary at Boston City Hall.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Rose and Rosario Cartolano. She was a devoted mother to Rosario Gallant of Medford. She was a loving sister to Michael Cartolano of Medford, Anthony Cartolano of East Boston, Marie “Mela” Matranga of Tewksbury, Angelina DiStefano of Haverhill and the late Joseph Cartolano. She also leaves many dear nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford Wednesday August 29th at 10:30 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner Street, Medford, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with the family Wednesday morning from 8:30 --10:30. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.