Virginia (DePalma) Gulizia passed away peacefully on October 30, 2008. She was 85 years old.
Born in Boston, Virginia grew up in East Boston and was a resident of Malden for 52 years. She was an avid bingo player and loved going to Foxwoods casino.
Virginia was married to the late Santo “Sandy” Gulizia, her devoted husband of 55 years. She was the beloved mother of Maria “Mia” McGovern of Saugus and the loving sister of Ann Grasso, Vera Jameson and the late Clara Antonucci, Mario DePalma, Albert DePalma and Louise Robbins. Virginia was the cherished grandmother of Ashley and William McGovern of Saugus. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The Funeral will be held from the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Monday, November 3rd at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Sacrament Church, 16 Summer Street, Saugus at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours are Sunday, November 2nd from 2-6 p.m. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.