JOHN PELLEGRINO Jr.

PELLEGRINO, John Jr. Of Stoneham, formerly of Malden, died suddenly December 15, 2012 at age 82. Beloved husband and best friend of Denise Healy. Devoted father of Linda Callahan, Andrea Pellegrino, Pattie Smith, Jo-Ann Pellegrino R.N., John Pellegrino MPD and Michael Pellegrino MPD. Proud Papa of Anthony and Daniel Callahan, Emily Chiarenza, Alex Sullivan, Megan and Scott Reed, Jennifer and Janelle Perillo, Gianna, Ava and Dominic Pellegrino, Joseph, Anthony, Michael and Isabella Pellegrino. Great grandfather of Anthony, Lia, Aria, Chase and Abigail. Cherished brother of Mary Morrison, Charles Pellegrino and Frances Ciavarro. Survived by his former wife Ann Tropeano and his Godson Kenneth Morrison. Also survived by many adoring nieces, nephews and good friends. Lance Corporal US Marine Corp of the Korean Conflict. Funeral from the Barile Family Funeral Home, 482 Main St. (RT 28) STONEHAM Thursday at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass Celebrating John's Eternal Life in Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden at 11 a.m. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share remembrances with the Family on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. in the Funeral Home. Parking attendants and handicapped elevator are available. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Woburn. Please honor John by making donations in his memory to New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108. For directions or to send a memorial condolence www.barilefuneral.com Barile Family Funeral Homes Stoneham - Reading 781.438.2280