Edith Arena

Of Orient Heights, East boston, on May 7th, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of 75 years to the late Joseph Arena who died Jan. 30, 2004. Devoted mother of Frances Ristaino and her husband Louis of East Boston, and Maryjane Orlandello and her husband Anthony of Lynnfield. Predeceased by three sisters and two brothers. Cherished grandmother of Camille Ristaina and Louis Jr., Gloria Sampson, Faith Smith, Jane and Toni Anne Orlandello and Lois Murphy. Also survived by five loving greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga St., (Orient Heights) East Boston on Tuesday May 11 at 9:00 A.M. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph St. Lazarus Church at 10:00 A.M. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Edith's memory may be made to the Brain Tumor Research, Mass General Hospital, c/o Dr. John W. Henson. Funeral home is handicapped accessible, childrens' room available. Courtsey valet parking at front entrance of funeral home. For complimentary transportation to the funeral home, please call 617 569 0990. Services will conclude will burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. For more info., directions or to sign Edith's on line guest book www.ruggieromh.com. Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home Orient Hights, East Boston 617 569 0990