Rose Venturo, 82 of Melrose, died Tuesday after a long illness in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Medford.
Born in Italy, she has lived in Melrose since 2001 and was the daughter of the late Anna (Bassi) and Nicola Rico.
Beloved wife of Gabriel Venturo. Devoted mother of Vincent Venturo and his wife Cynthia of Beverly, and Robert Venturo of Raynham. Loving grandmother of Ashley, Brianna and Brittany. Sister of Emma Colasante of Malden and the late Sam, Rocco and Concetta Rico.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Monday at 8 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4 - 8 pm. Services will conclude with entombment at Woodlawn Mausoleum, Everett.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Rose’s name to Hallmark Health VNA and Hospice, 178 Savin Street, Suite 300, Malden, MA 02148.