Rosa “Rose” DelGreco of Medford, age 95 passed away peacefully on December 10th, 2022. Rosa was born in Cassino, Italy; she was the cherished daughter of the late Antonio and Nascenza Pacitto.
Rose devoted her life to raising her sons and spoiling her grandchildren. She enjoyed her vegetable garden and cooking for the family. Her homemade anisette cookies were a big hit at every family gathering. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Rose was the beloved wife of the late Mario DelGreco, and devoted mother of John DelGreco and his wife Norma of Pelham, NH, Anthony DelGreco of Lowell, MA, Michael DelGreco and his wife Cheryl of Salem, NH, and Paul DelGreco and his wife Karen of Medford, MA, and the late Ronald DelGreco. She was the loving grandmother of Katelyn, Maria, Courtney, Luke and Rory, and the dear sister of the late Carmine Pacitto and Concetta Melaragni. Rose also leaves behind her close and loyal sister-in-law Elisa D’Aquanno, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main Street, Medford, Saturday, December 17th, from 9 to 11 AM, followed by a funeral mass celebrated at St. Francis Of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford at 11:30 AM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent in Rosa’s name to the Compassus North Andover Hospice, 790 Turnpike St., Suite 202, North Andover, MA 01845.