Maria N. Botazzi, 86 of Medford, died Thursday after a long illness in Tewksbury.
Born in Italy, she has lived in Medford for the past 45 years and was the daughter of the late Fosca (Teston) and Giuseppe Naldo. Maria was a Homemaker. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Botazzi. Devoted mother of Giancarlo Botazzi and his wife Nancy of Tewksbury. Loving grandmother of Alexander Botazzi. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends in Italy and France. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Tuesday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 4 - 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be sent in Maria’s name to the Arthritis Foundation MA Chapter, Inc., Chatham Center Suite 450, 29 Crafts St., Newton, MA 02458.