Catherine E. “Tootsie” DeSimone, 83 of Yarmouth Port, died Sunday after a brief illness.
Born in Boston, she lived in Yarmouth Port for the past 4 years and formerly a long time Medford resident. She was the daughter of the late Concetta (Iritano) and John Fratto.
Catherine was a Cashier at Medford High School Cafeteria for 20 years and retired in 1990.
Beloved wife of the late Albert J. Devoted mother of John DeSimone of Yarmouth Port, Donna Laurie of Dennis, Carole Anacleto of Harwich, and the late Robert A. DeSimone. Also survived by 5 loving grandchildren and 2 loving great grandchildren. Sister of Natalie Byers, Loretta Raso, Louie and Richard Fratto.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Friday 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 Thursday 4 - 8.
Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be sent in Catherine’s name to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.