Deborah R. “Debbie” Corleto, lifelong resident of Medford, passed away on Monday, July 10th. She was 72. Born in Boston, she was the cherished daughter of the late John D. and Rita R. (Giglio) Corleto. Debbie had a long prosperous career as an art teacher for the City of Medford for close to 50 years. She established many lifelong friendships with her students and fellow teachers.
Debbie enjoyed teaching art classes at the Medford Senior Center, cruising around in her Camaro or Cadillac, hitting the gym and catching up with her friends. She will be missed greatly by all.
Debbie was the beloved mother of John Perrone and his wife Kelly Daly, and Cara Mia Cole and her husband Steve. She was the loving grandmother of Declan Perrone. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with Debbie's family on Tuesday, July 18th from 9 to 11 AM at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in Debbie’s name to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Suite 250, Framingham, MA 01701