Christina Melchionda

Christina Maria (Capobianco) Hannigan Melchionda of Reading, 48, was born into eternal life on Sunday, December 13, 2020 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Boston, the beloved daughter of Maryanne (Richmond) and the late Francis D. Capobianco Jr., she was raised in Quincy and made her home in Reading for the last 4 years. Christina is survived by her devoted husband Michael. She was the proud and loving mother of Thomas P Hannigan. She was the beloved sister of Francis D Capobianco III (Valerie Solimini) and Andrea L. Capobianco (Robert Aloise). She was the beloved aunt of Joseph A. Capobianco and Matthew F Capobianco. Christina was a beloved niece, cousin and friend to many. Christina was a proud and decorated Army veteran, who served admirably and survived an IED during her tour of duty in Iraq. Christina was a former MBTA police officer and a long time conductor for the Amtrak/MBCR/Keolis. Christina will be remembered always as a great woman of grace, strength and integrity, who loved joyfully and loved deeply. A visitation will be held at Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) on Friday December 18 from 4-8 pm. Masks must be worn and social distancing observed. Due to the pandemic her Funeral Mass at St. Agnes Church will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Christinas memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. For directions and online guestbook visit www.johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com.