Laurann (Romano) Paragona, of Medford, died peacefully Wednesday, June 29th at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She was 50.
Laurann enjoyed a 32-year career with MassDOT, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Registry of Motor Vehicles and spent the past 20 yeras as part of the federal program, FARS.
She was the wife of James Paragona. She was a cherished daughter of Marie (Brogna) Romano and the late Robert E. Romano. Laurann was the beloved sister of Mark E. Romano and his wife Loreen, of Medford, Michael F. Romano and his wife Laurie of Medford, Lisa Buckhalter and her husband James of Groton. She was a loving aunt to Cristina, Max, and Emily. She was a dear granddaughter to Laura Brogna and a devoted niece of Johanne Brogna.
Relative and friends are kindly invited to visit with the family on Tuesday from 4 thru 8 at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, and again on Wednesday morning, July 6th at 10 AM with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11 AM in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers, please honor Laurann by making a contribution in her name to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute-Jimmy Fund, Box 849168, Boston, MA 022849168.