Josephine M. Silvestro, 85 of Medford, died Monday after a long illness in the Life Care of Attleboro, Attleboro, MA.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, she lived in Medford for the past 21 years and formerly of Someville. She was the daughter of the late Frances A. (DiMare) and Sebastiano Bramante. Josephine was a Stitcher for many years and enjoyed playing Bingo.
Beloved wife of the late Carmelo Silvestro. Devoted mother of Frances Bruno and her husband John of Attleboro, Joseph Silvestro of Tewksbury. Loving grandmother of Alicia Grande, Jillian Raines, Travis Bruno, Charles and Mary Silvestro. Loving great grandmother of Isaiah Raines and Amari Njie. Sister of Rose Polito of Somerville and the late Vincent and Frank Bramante.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Saturday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Catherine of Genoa Church, 179 Summer St., Somerville, at 10 AM.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Visiting hours Friday 4 - 8.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Josephine’s name to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.