Thelma Barbara (Colantonio) Chirichiello passed away on April 29, 2010 with her loving family by her side. She was 80 years old.
Born in Boston's North End, Thelma lived most of her life in Malden before recently moving to Saugus. She worked for many years as a presser at LA Daloz in Dorchester.
Thelma was the devoted wife of the late Anthony Chirichiello Sr. She was the beloved mother of Linda Chirichiello and her companion Richard Izzicupo of Stoneham, John Chirichiello and his wife Marie of Saugus, Anthony Chirichiello Jr. and his wife Janet of Stoneham, Lois Gunson and her husband Dennis of Charlotte, NC. Thelma was the cherished nana of Alissa Bateman and her husband William, Krista Rigney, John Chirichiello Jr., Michael Chirichiello and his wife Dione, Anthony III, Christopher Chirichiello and Paige Gunson. Great nan of William IV. Thelma was the dear sister of Carmella Vigliotte, Angelina Caiazzo and the late Joseph and Domenic Colantonio. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and friends.
The funeral will be held from the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main St., Malden on Monday, May 3rd at 8:00am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church 770 Salem St. Malden at 9:00am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours are Sunday from 4-8pm. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.