Alvera “Vera” Umbro, 89 of Medford formerly of Somerville died Saturday in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Medford, MA.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Grace (DeFrancisco) and Michael Zona. Vera was a graduate of Boston Trade School for Girls and worked as an accomplished Seamstress for many years in Boston’s Garment District and was a member of the I.L.G.W.U.
Beloved wife of 58 years to Anthony J. Umbro Jr. Devoted mother of Lynda Umbro of Melrose,Steven Umbro and his wife Paula of Oklahoma. Loving grandmother of Steven, Adam, and Drew Umbro. Sister of Grace Iandoli of Medford. Sister-in-law of Rosemarie Zona of East Boston. Also survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday October 5 at 10:15 AM in St. Raphael Church, 512 High Street, Medford. Visiting hours have respectfully been omitted.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations may be sent in Vera’s name to Mystic Valley Elder Services, 19 Riverview Business Park, 300 Commerical St., Malden, MA 02148