Maria L. Torra

Maria L. (Fabiano) Torra of Revere, formerly of Somerville, passed away on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. She was 92 years old. Born in San Sossio Baronia, Avellino, Italy, she was the cherished daughter of the late Vito and Vincenza (Marinella) Fabiano. Prior to her retirement, Maria worked as a seamstress in the clothing industry. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, knitting and working in her garden.

Maria was the beloved wife of the late Domenico Torra, and the devoted mother of Francesco M. "Franco" Torra and his wife Josephine of Medford, and Vincenza DiFlumeri and her husband Antonio of Revere. She was the adored grandmother of Marianna Torra of Wakefield, Francesco M. Torra, Jr. and his wife Michelle of Wakefield, Palmina Panzini and her husband Eric of Middleton, Annamaria Trichilo and her husband Joseph of Lynnfield and Basilio DiFlumeri and his wife Emma of North Andover. Maria was the loving great-grandmother to Domenic, Anthony and Mario Torra, Luca Panzini, Vincenzo and Mila Trichilo and Anthony and Cara DiFlumeri. She was the dear sister of Grazia Bonavita of Medford, Gerardo Fabiano of Peabody, Francesco Fabiano of Somerville, and the late Antonio, Luigi and Giovanni Fabiano and Caterina Natola. Maria is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, February 4th in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, from 4 to 8 PM, and again on Thursday, February 5th at 8:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Services will conclude with entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.