Julie M. Matarese

Julie M. Matarese obituary

Julie M. Matarese

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Julie Matarese Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Keefe Funeral Home - Arlington on Dec. 9, 2025.
Julie M. (MacDonald) Matarese, of Medford, unexpectedly on December 5, 2025. Beloved wife of John S. Matarese. Devoted mother of Emily Rose Matarese and Megan Marie Matarese. Loving daughter of Marie (Demeuse) MacDonald of Medford and the late John MacDonald. Daughter in law of John Matarese of Arlington, Winchester and Haverhill and the late Ann Marie (Lynch) Matarese. Sister of Michael Macdonald of Belmont and his late wife Mary, and the late Patrick J. MacDonald. Sister-in-law of Maura A. Matarese of Acton MA. Further survived by several loving nieces and nephews and other loving family members.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours at the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., ARLINGTON, on Sunday, December 14th, 2025, from 2 – 7 PM, and on Monday morning from 10 – 11 AM at St. Raphael Church, High St., Medford, followed by an 11 AM funeral mass. Interment will be private.

It has been requested that in lieu of flowers, donations in Julie's memory may be made to the Children's Hospital, ATTN: Galactosemia Research, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

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John and Marie, My deepest heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you. Julie was a special friend that I will always treasure. I am deeply saddened by your loss. Julie was truly a wonderful special woman, wife and mother. Love Wayne Mondello

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Upcoming Events

Dec

14

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Keefe Funeral Home - Arlington

Send Flowers

Dec

15

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Saint Raphael Church

Send Flowers

Dec

15

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Saint Raphael Church

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Keefe Funeral Home - Arlington