Rose C. Mantia, 105 of Medford, died Monday after a brief illness in the Courtyard Nursing Care Center, Medford, MA.
Born in Boston, she lived in Medford for the past 85 years and was the daughter of the late Antonia (Scotti) and Angelo Vesce.
Beloved wife of the late Salvatore. Devoted mother of the late Evelyn DiMaiti and Rosemary Leone. Mother in law of Giusto DiMaiti and John Leone both of Medford. Loving grandmother of Carl DiMaiti and his wife Mary, Diane Leone and her husband Eugene Giacchino, Cheryl Leone and her husband Ismael Sanchez, and the late Carol DiMaiti. Loving great grandmother of Carol and Andrew DiMaiti, Alexandra and Victoria Giacchino. Sister of the late Mary Cordaro, Eva Sarro, Ann Ferrara, Anthony, Joseph and James Vesce.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Service, 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 5 - 8.
Services will conclude with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Rose’s name to the Carol DiMaiti Medford High School Fund, 238 Woburn Street, Medford, MA 02155.