VALANZOLA Rita J. (Melchin) formerly of Roslindale, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on June 16, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Urbano J. Valanzola Jr. Devoted mother of Richard Valanzola and his wife Elaine of Plymouth, Carol Maher and her husband Michael of Attleboro, Linda Gillard and her husband Steven of Attleboro, and the late William Valanzola. Loving grandmother of Brian, Jill, Richie, Lisa, Michael, Stacy, Steven Jr., Garrett, Thomas and Anthony. Great-grandmother of Julia. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury on Wednesday, June 20th at 10am, followed by a Funeral Mass at Holy Name Church, West Roxbury at 11am. Relatives & friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday, June 19th from 4-7pm at the funeral home. Interment St. Michael Cemetery, Roslindale.