CHANGE OF DATE
Lidia (Federico) DeSantis passed away peacefully at the Aberjona Nursing Home on Saturday, January 15th. She was 90. Born and raised in Introdacqua, Abruzzo, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Giovanna Federico. She and her husband came to the United States in the late 1950’ and lived in Boston’s North End before settling in Somerville. Lidia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family and friends. She worked in the candy making business for many years at two of the most famous candy making companies, Schrafft's and Necco. At home, she enjoyed cooking, spending time with her grandchildren and keeping her beautiful garden.
Beloved wife of the late Donato DeSantis. Devoted mother of Danny DeSantis and his wife Lori of Somerville and the late Maria, Angela and Joanne DeSantis. Loving nonna of Alyssa and Nicholas DeSantis. Dear sister of Carmine Federico and his wife Josephine, the late Guerino Federico and his wife Genevieve, Domenico Federico and his wives Rosa and Carmela, and Pasquale Federico and his wife Delfina. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with the family on Friday, January 28th from 8:30-10:30 AM at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High Street, Medford, at 11 AM. Services will conclude with entombment at St. Michael Cemetery, Roslindale.