Mary R. Barretto, 72 of Melrose, died Monday after a long illness in the Winchester Hospital, Winchester, MA.
Born in Stoneham, she lived in Melrose for the past 21 years and formerly of Medford. Mary was the daughter of the late Grace (Lewis) and John W. Connor.
Beloved wife of John R. Barretto. Devoted mother of Phyllis Cuddy of Stoneham, John Barretto of Scituate, Robert Barretto of Braintree, Grace DiLemme, Lisa Cortese both of Billerica, and Nicholas Barretto of Andover. Also survived by 12 loving grandchildren. Sister of Bobby Connor of Medford, and the late Ruth Fondulis.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Friday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, at 10 AM.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Visiting hours Thursday 4-8.
Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be sent in Mary’s name to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Avenue, Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062.