Donna Marie (Malone) Solazzi, 76 of Lowell, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the widow of the late John J. Solazzi who passed away in 1991.
She was born on February 21, 1948 in Woburn and was a daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Rose) Malone. She was raised and educated in the Arlington area.
For many years, Donna worked at Wang Labs; however her main job was raising her seven children. She adored her family and enjoyed spending time making memories with them. She also enjoyed watching the Outlander TV Show and was their #1 fan.
Donna is survived by her three sons and four daughters, Edward J. Solazzi of Lowell, Richard A. Solazzi and his wife, Brenda of Nashua, NH, John F. Solazzi and his wife, Michelle of Dracut, Sheila A. Solazzi and her husband, Armand Groulx, of Dracut, Tina M. Sweeney and her husband, Scott of Lowell, Diana L. Tamir of Lowell, and Brenda J. Solazzi of Lowell.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jessica Husband and her husband, William of Louisville, KY, Kayla Sweeney of Lowell, Kevan Sweeney of Lowell, Tiffany Solazzi of Lowell, Erin Phommasinh of Lowell, Anthony Solazzi of Dracut, James Tamir, and Dylan Tamir and Abigail Solazzi, all of Lowell; her great grandchildren, William, Grayson, Nora and Jaxon on the way in October; and many other extended family including siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her son, the late Anthony James Solazzi; and her granddaughter, the late Breanna Lynn Tamir.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Lung Association or to the charity of your choice.
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024 her family held her funeral privately.