Mrs. Elvira Bottaro, 96 of Somerville died on Monday in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Medford, following a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Bottaro. Born in East Boston, she is the daughter of the late Felice and Concetta (Riciardi) Moretto.
Following her marriage she and her husband lived in Somerville where she remained a resident for over 60 years. She was a member of The Winter Hill Senior Citizens for over 36 years, and served at least 20 years as it's President with pride and dedication.
She is survived by and is the loving aunt of Robert Michetti and his wife Sylvia of Wallingford, CT. and Cynthia Hegh of Revere. Great aunt to Tina (Michetti) Hartman, Lisa Michetti and Tricia Hegh,. Great Great aunt to Alexa and Ryan (R.J.) Hartman. Mrs. Bottaro was the twin sister of the late Edith Michetti, and sister of the late Mary Nichinello, Antoinette Ricci, Lillian Lingley, John, Albert, Nicholas, and Samuel Moretto. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main Street Medford Thursday at 9:00 am. Funeral Mass in St. Clement Church 71 Warner Street, Medford at 10 :00AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours prior to Mass from 8:30-9:30. Services will conclude with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.