Pierina G. D´Alfonso, age 61, of Somerville formerly of Medford, passed away January 20th following an accident in Florida. She was the beloved wife of Luigi D´Alfonso. Born in Italy she was the daughter of Assunta (Conte) of Italy and the late Agostino Ferrante.
Pierina was a retired seamtress who was devoted to her family and friends. She loved cooking and dancing and being with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Orsogna Plaza Womens Club of Everett.
In addition to her husband and mother she is survived by her two sons, Antonio D´Alfonso and his wife Marisa of Malden, Augusto D´Alfonso and his wife Tina of Wilmington. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren Antonio Jr., Gina, Nicholas, Brianna, and Daniel. She is further survived by one brother, Rocco Ferrante and one sister, Lucia Cereda, both of Italy.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main St. Medford, Saturday, at 9 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Ann Church, 399 Medford St., Somerville, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with entombment at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum.