Vallario, Jennie R.(DiPietro), 96, of Marshfield, long time resident of Methuen, died Friday, June 22, two days before her 97th birthday at New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton, surrounded by her loved ones, following a short illness.
She was Born in Lawrence and educated in Methuen, where she lived until 2007, when she moved to Marshfield. She was the beloved wife of Silvestro D. Vallario, deceased and was a member of St. Christine’s Parish in Marshfield.
Jennie’s greatest gift during her lifetime was to mother her devoted family members and friends who became a part of her extended family. Jennie was always there for everyone who needed tender loving care and comfort, giving of herself unselfishly and untiringly. She was a wizard in the kitchen, consistently cooking authentic Italian dishes until shortly before her death, from recipes handed down through generations of her family who originated in Sessa Arunca, Italy. She was also known for her beautiful rose gardens, lovingly tendered in both Methuen and Marshfield. Her neighbors at Spyglass Landing fondly called her the “Rose Lady.”
She is survived by her brother Anthony DiPietro of Haverhill; daughter Joan and her husband Richard Cooley of Marshfield, grandson Douglas and his wife Dawn Cooley of Marshfield, great grandsons Henry and Harrison Cooley of Marshfield, who will miss her loving presence in their lives. She is also survived by her nieces Elaine Leys of Florida, Vicky Grondin , Gloria Dobbens and Delores Soucy of New Hampshire and Leslie Carter of Haverhill; nephews Alfred DiPietro of Methuen , Frank and Anthony DiPietro of New Hampshire and many great nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 4 to 7:00 p.m. at MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean Street (Route 139) Marshfield, MA 02050.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at St. Lucy’s Church in Methuen. Burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Lawrence.
Contributions in Jennie’s memory may be made to Marshfield Boys and Girls Club P.O. Box 311 Marshfield, MA 02050 or Susan G. Komen for the Cure c/o The Komen Massachusetts Affiliate 89 South St., Suite 406 Boston, MA 02111.