Mrs. Katherine E. Vittoria, of Woburn formerly of Winchester and Somerville passed away peacefully, February, 12, 2018, at her home with loving family by her side. She was 78 years of age. "Betty" as she affectionately known to her family and friends, was the beloved wife for nearly 55 years of Joseph J. Vittoria. Betty was born in Boston and raised in the Mission Hill section of the city. She was a graduate of Mission High School and shortly following her marriage settled in Somerville for a number of years before moving to Winchester where she was a resident for 30 years.
Betty worked for many years as an Executive Assistant with Verizon prior to her retirement. She also volunteered for many years at the Winchester Hospital. Mostly devoted to her loving family, Betty's husband, daughters and faith were the center of her life. Betty was an active parishioner of St. Eulalia Parish where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Parish Council. For many years together with her husband and family, Betty enjoyed traveling and spending the winter months at her home in Naples, Florida where she fostered and cherished many friendships over the years. However, nothing gave Betty more joy than to be surrounded by her children, grandchildren and those she loved.
In addition to her husband Joseph, Betty is survived by her devoted daughters; Joanne Starr of North Andover, Susan Stamas and her husband Jim of Andover, Tricia Palmer and her husband Danny of Winchester. She was the loving grandmother of Matthew Stamas, Nicholas and Taylor Palmer. Cherished sister of Claire Delorey of Pembroke, Paul Riley of Norwood and the late Fred Riley. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held from the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Family Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., WOBURN, Friday, February 16th, at 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass celebrated in St. Eulalia Church, 50 Ridge St., Winchester, at 11:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Services will conclude with burial at Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Betty's memory to the American Parkinson Disease Assoc., 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305.