Leona “Lee” (Giannelli) Baker a life-long Somerville resident, died unexpectedly while visiting in Georgia on October 31st.
Mrs. Baker was born in Somerville, the daughter of the late Victor and the late Rose Giannelli. Lee worked at New England Telephone as an analyst for many years, before her retirement.
A dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, Lee enjoyed the company of her family and friends.
She was the beloved wife of Bernie Baker, Sr. She was a devoted mother to Bernard Baker, Jr and his wife Lisa of Reading, Dean Baker and his wife Rita of Somerville, Pamela Chaves and her husband Danny of Somerville, Stefanie Merrill and her husband Steven of Burlington. She was a loving grandma to Jessica and Haley Baker, Deano and Julia Baker, Jillian Chaves, Cailyn, Caleigh, Cameron and Christopher Merrill. She was a dear sister of Joseph Giannelli.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Clement Church, 71 Warner Street, Medford, Saturday November 10th at 10 AM.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Lee’s name to Life Link Legacy Fund, 2875 North Woods Parkway, Norcross, GA 30071.