Mary N. DeChristoforo, age 95
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother
BURLINGTON: Mary N. (Natale) DeChristoforo, age 95, of Burlington, formerly of Naples, FL, Stoneham and Medford, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Burlington.
She was the beloved wife of Frank J. DeChristoforo, who passed away on January 12, 1999.
Born in East Boston on March 1, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Gerard Natale and the late Columbo (Cacici) Natale.
Mary was raised in East Boston and attended East Boston schools.
She resided in Medford for 13 years and Stoneham for over 20 years until moving to Naples, FL , where she lived until 2007.
Mary was a member of several social and philanthropic organizations including the Elks of Stoneham and Naples, FL and the Italian-American Club of Naples, FL.
She enjoyed numerous activities including walking, participating in talent shows, singing, socializing with her family and friends and going dancing every Saturday night with her late husband at the Malden Moose Lodge.
She is survived by three children, Elaine M. Tower and her husband Joseph of Lancaster, Fran J. DeChristoforo and his wife Carole of Billerica and Jerry A. DeChristoforo and his wife Lena of Burlington; nine grandchildren, Paul J. Tower and his wife Joy, Kevin F. Tower, Dana M. Tower and his wife Tiffany, Keith M. Tower and his wife Susan, Christopher P., Carole L., Fran J. DeChristoforo, III and his wife Michelle, John G. and Laura N. DeChristoforo; nine great grandchildren, Matthew, Lauren, Corey, Kristen, Zachary and Jake Tower, Joshua, Nicole and Madison DeChristoforo; also many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours Sunday, June 12, from 2-6 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. Her funeral will be held Monday, June 13, at 9 a.m. from the funeral home, followed by her Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Williams Church, 1351 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury. Interment at St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.