Flora (Fiore) Russo, of Medford, died Wednesday in the Courtyard Nursing Care Center. She was 88.
Born and raised in Boston’s North End, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and the late Antoinette (DiPietro) Fiore.
A Medford resident for more than 68 years, Flora had been an active member of Medford’s Santa Maria Lodge.
She was the beloved wife of the late John Russo. She was the devoted mother of Ann Ragucci, Joyce Rossi, both of Medford and Joan Chiaramonte of Lynnfield, sister of Mary Moore of Burlington, the late Anthony Fiore and Rose Marini. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Tuesday at 8 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant Street, Malden, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
It has been requested that in lieu of flowers contributions be made in Flora’s name to the Autism Support Center, 6 Southside Road, Danvers, MA 01923.