Maureen (Sweeney) Giacchino, of Melrose, passed away Saturday, November 17th. She was 58. Born in Winchester. She was the daughter of the late Daniel R. and Barbara A. (O'Toole) Sweeney.
Maureen loved her family they were her pride and joy. Family meant everything to Maureen she was the glue that held the family together. Her home was the center of all the family gatherings. She loved people, and made friends everywhere she went. Maureen enjoyed traveling to the warm beaches of Aruba, cobbled streets of Ireland, the shopping outlets of North Conway, and enjoying the fall foliage of the White Mountains.
Maureen was the beloved wife of Edward A. Giacchino. The devoted mother of Christopher Giacchino and his wife Catherine, and Elizabeth Giacchino. Dear sister of Daniel R. Sweeney, Robert W. Sweeney, Barbara J. Devlin, Patrick T. Sweeney, and the late Paul F. Sweeney. Sister in law of Frank Giacchino and his wife Debbie, and Eugene Giacchino and his wife Julie. She is also survived by many loving family members and friends.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend, and may visit with the family on Friday, November 23rd from 4 – 8 PM, in the Saint Mary's Church, 8 South Common St., Lynn. Funeral procession from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Saturday, November 24th at 9:00 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in Saint Mary's Church, 8 South Common St., Lynn, at 10:30 AM. Service will conclude with burial at Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Maureen’s name to the Saint Mary's Church, 8 South Common St., Lynn, MA 01901.