Bernadette L. Ballero, Of Medford, died Monday after a brief illness in the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.
Born in Boston, she lived in Medford most of her life and was the daughter of the late Anna (Gassira) and Salvatore Rapallo. She was the Proprietor of Bernadette's Beauty Salon in Malden for 20 years and retired in 1985. Bernadette was a member of the Mystic Valley Senior Club. Beloved wife of the late Victor J. Ballero. Devoted mother of the late Ann Sacco and Linda Kirby. Loving grandmother of Richard Sacco, Sandra Donofrio, William Sacco, and Robert Kirby. Also survived by six loving great grandchildren. Sister of Elizabeth Cammarata, Fred and Edward Rapallo all of Medford, and the late Joseph, Nicholas, Steve, Frank and Andrew Rapallo. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Saturday at 8 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4 - 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.