Julia C. (Tardanico) McLaughlin died Monday, surrounded by her loving family at her Medford Home. She was 49.
Born in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late Rosario and the late Venerina (Farfarelli) Tardanico. Julia was a lifelong Medford resident and graduated Medford High with the class of 1972. She went on to Boston State and received her Bachelor’s degree in 1976. Even though Julia taught 2nd and 6th grades at St. Francis School for several years, it is as a dedicated mother and wife that she is best remembered. She left St Francis to begin her family, but remained dedicated to parish life.
She is survived by her husband Al, two daughters: Jenelle and Roseanne, and a son Michael.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10 AM at St. Francis Of Assisi Church, Fellsway West, Medford. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Friends and relatives may visit Friday from 4 -8 at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.