Eleanor Christopher, 89 of Medford, died Monday after a brief illness.
Born in Boston, she lived in Medford for many years and formerly of Boston. Eleanor was the daughter of the late Anastasia (Testa) and Gennaro Piantedosi. Eleanor was a Lab Technician, at Polaroid for 16 years and retired in 1982.
Beloved wife of the late Vito Christopher. Loving mother of Gerald Christopher and his wife Therese of Nahant, Arlene Christopher and her husband Dennis Schmiz of Weston, Karen Cosgrove and her husband Kevin of New Hampshire, and Stephen Christopher of Jersey City, NJ. Devoted grandmother of Kimberly Billcliff and Stephen Christopher. Also survived by 2 loving great grandchildren. Dear sister of Gloria Laccitello of Watertown, and the late Angie Rossi, Ann Dunderdale, Ernie and Carmen Piantedosi. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Friday at 10 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner St., Medford, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Eleanor’s name to Care Alternative, 181 Cedar Hill St., Marlborough, MA 01752.