Mary (Ferrara) Bianchi of Whitinsville formerly of Needham, died on Tuesday April 22, 2008 at St. Camillus Health Center in Whitinsville. Born and raised in Needham, Mary graduated from Needham Schools. She later married Edward A. Gifford who died in 1960. Mary was widowed for nearly 20 years before she married John Bianchi. Mary’s husband John later passed away.
A bookkeeper, Mary worked her entire life, where she held various jobs in the Needham area. Her last job was at Vita Needle where she worked until she was 83. Mary is survived by hers sons; J. William Gifford and his wife Denise of Grafton and Michael Gifford and his wife Dee of Mansfield. Mary is also survived by her 6 grandchildren, her two step- grandchildren , 4 great grandchildren, two step great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave. Needham on Friday April 25th at 10:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-7 PM. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery in Needham. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Camillus Health Center, 447 Hill St. Whitinsville, MA 01580.