Armando Pezzella, age 82, passed away peacefully in the company of his family at Life Care Center of Stoneham. He was the son of the late Sabatino and Maria (Mustone) Pezzella.
A Medford resident for nearly 40 years, Armando had lived with his family in East Boston when they came to America from Melito, Italy in 1960. Armando worked in the construction business. He was devoted to his family, enjoyed cooking and keeping a beautiful and bountiful garden.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Anna (DiPietro) Pezzella. He leaves his devoted son Sam Pezzella of Medford and his devoted daughter Maria Iraci and her husband Angelo of Medford. He was a loving grandfather to Andrew and Domenic. The brother of the late Joseph Pezzella, Armando leaves many dear relatives and friends.
Family and friends are kindly invited to visit with the family at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, on Tuesday November 13th from 4 – 7 PM with a funeral service in the funeral home at 7 PM. Cremation will follow.
Please honor Armando’s memory by making a contribution in his name in lieu of flowers to: the
American Diabetes Association, 260 Cochituate Road,, Suite 200, Framingham, MA 01701 or to the Founders Affiliate of American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 022417005.