Harry V. Elia, 86 of Medford, died Monday in the Bedford VA Hospital.
Born and raised in Boston's West End, he was the son of the late Vangel and Alexandria (Lago) Elia. Harry joined the Merchant Marine, serving for 22 years, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He later worked in the textile industry and was a resident of Medford for 24 years.
He was the devoted brother of Elizabeth and her husband the late John Logan of Medford, the late Elsie and her husband Frank Favuzzo, Violet and her husband Louis Andon, Alexander and Michael Elia, Sophia and her husband Mario Rocuzzo, and Lillian Pallotta. Harry was the brother-in-law of Anthony Pallotta, Evelyn and Alice Elia, and many loving nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Saturday at 11am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 5-8pm. Services will conclude with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Harry's name to the Bedford VAMC, 200 Springs Rd., Bedford, MA 01730, Attn: Voluntary Service.