Rose M. Petrone, 87 of Medford, died Thursday after a long illness.
Born in Boston, she lived in Medford for the past 69 years and formerly of the North End of Boston. She was the daughter of the late Raffaela (Polcari) and Enrico Centrella.
Beloved wife of the late Leonard A. Petrone Sr. Devoted mother of Leonard A. Petrone Jr. of Methuen, Rachel Petrone of Winchester and Donna Palladino of Lynnfield. Also survived by 5 loving grandchildren. Sister of Virginia Tucceri of Watertown.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Monday at 10 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, at 11 AM.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Visiting hours Sunday 4 - 8.
Services will conclude with entombment at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, Malden.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Rose’s name to The Schepens Eye Research Institute, 20 Staniford St., Boston, MA 02114.