Rita F. Cericola, 90 of Arlington, died Friday unexpectedly in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Medford, MA.
Born in Boston, she lived in Arlington for the past 22 years and formerly of East Boston. She was the daughter of the late Flora Belle (Godien) and Vincent Scaramalla. Rita was a Claims Adjuster with Putnam Investment in Boston for 15 years and retired in 1985.
Beloved wife of Armand Cericola. Devoted mother of Rita Jean Giacobelli and her husband Vincent of Medford, Richard Cericola of Maui, HI, Lorraine Cericola and her husband Ahmed Orchi of Everett. Loving grandmother of Robert and Gina Giacobelli, Ellissa Miguel, and Jamil Orchi. Sister of Dorothy Pescione of Stoneham and Ralph Scaramalla of East Boston.
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.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Rita’s name to the Alzheimer's Association, MA Chapter, Attention: Development Department, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472.