Medford, Francis P. “Frank” Castrichini, age 83 of Medford MA, died Tuesday in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Mr. Castrichini was born in Maynard, MA, the son of the late Peter and the late Folomena (Barilone) Castrichini. He was a medford resident for sixty years. Frank was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 218 and prior to his retirement he worked for many years as a carpenter and construction superintendent with the Maggiore Construction Company. Frank was a also a member of the Knights of Colombus and was a U.S. Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Frank´s memory to the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Oncology Project Fund, 170 Governors Ave Medford, MA 02155.
Frank is survived by his beloved wife Carmella and their children; Frank Jr. of Kirkland, WA, Peter of Frederick, MD, Ann Basmaji and John Castrichini both of Winchester. Loving grandfather of Christopher Basmaji, Michael, Christina, Andrew, Peter, Lori, Tristan, Brian and Francesca Castrichini. Also survived by one loving great grandson Joseph Castrichini. Brother of Alex of Concord, Benny of Walpole, Mary Maglione of Mashpee, Irene Zancewicz and Olga Mula both of Maynard and Eleanor Hakkaranen of Ware.
Visiting hours Friday from 4 thru 8 at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford. A funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday, January 11 at 11:00 AM in the St. Joseph Church, 118 High St. Medford. Services will conclude with burial in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.