Panfilo D. “Benny” Federico, of Medford, passed away on Thursday, April 27th at his home, in Medford. He was 61.
Born in Boston, he is a cherished son of Alighiera Federico of Medford and the late Domenico Federico, who passed away in 2009.
Benny attended Christopher Columbus High School in Boston’s North End and continued his education at Boston College for his undergraduate studies. Benny earned his master’s degree from Boston University and completed his educational career with a degree in Psychology. A loving and caring person, Benny became a teacher and enjoyed helping others.
In his spare time, Benny loved to play the drums and guitar. His family remembers Benny always singing as well. An uplifting person, Benny enjoyed comedy. His favorite television program was the Three Stooges and he enjoyed Rodney Dangerfield’s stand-up comedy. An avid sports fan, he was loyal to his Boston teams. He enjoyed all sports, and would often play softball with friends.
Benny was the dear brother of Connie Federico and her late husband Adolfo of Saugus, Rosa Giammarco and her husband Giuseppe of Boston, Francesco Federico and his wife Lauren of California, and Miranda Federico of Medford. He was the loving uncle of Rita and her husband Michael, Donna and her husband David, Anthony and his wife Lisa, Linda and her husband Carlos, Doreen, Rico and his wife Mindy, Domenic and his wife Elena, Tommy and his wife Rita, Paul, Nicholas and his wife Carina, Christina and her husband Alex. The loving great-uncle of Amanda, Lauren, David, Ashley, Anthony, Christopher Lindsay, Gracy, Jenna, Roman, Vivian, Nicolas and Valentina. He is also survived by many loving cousins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with the family at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main Street, Medford, on Tuesday, May 2nd, from 8:30-9:30AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant Street, Malden, at 10AM. Services will conclude with entombment at St. Michael Cemetery, Boston.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Panfilo's name may be sent to www.restorestleonards.com.