Mrs. Mary P. (Russo) Gagliardi, of Somerville, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Born in Somerville she was one of eight children born to Maria (Donadia) and Natale Russo.
Mary was the beloved wife of the late Philip G. Gagliardi. Devoted mother of Joseph Gagliardi and his wife Brenda of Derry, NH, Maria Picillo and her husband Philip of Charlestown, Jo Ann Gagliardi of Somerville and Frankie Cronin and her husband Michael of Winchester. Cherished Nana of Philip, Jocelyn, Carmen, Justin, Mia, Joseph Jr., Sean, Nick, Samantha, Matthew, Brette and Jake, great-nana of Gavin, Emilia, Colin and Aida. Dear sister of the late George, Domenic, Michael and Anthony Russo, Jenny Caizzi, Theresa Daddario and Josephine Iannone. Loving aunt of the last surviving relative on the Gagliardi side, Peppie Regalo and his wife Michele of Ohio and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville on Wednesday at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Clement Church at 10:30AM. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Calling Hours Tuesday 4PM – 8PM. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
Mary was a retired supervisor at Lahey Clinic and worked part time for the family business, Russo Tux and Limo in Stoneham.
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