Janice F. Mercogliano (O’ Handley) of Boston’s North End passed away on January 22, 2025. She was 88 years old. Janice was the beloved wife of 70 years to Ralph J. Mercogliano. Born in Boston, she was the cherished daughter of the late Raymond and Grace (Williamson) O' Handley.
Janice will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Janice and her husband Ralph would spend many winter seasons in Florida to escape the cold New England winters. She loved being at the beach and just being outdoors in the warm sun. Janice loved watching various game shows on TV, reading, going to dances, shopping and bowling with friends.
Janice was the devoted mother of Ralph J. Mercogliano Jr. and his wife Joan of Somerville, Michael Mercogliano and his wife Evelyn of Revere, John Mercogliano of Reading, and Melissa Mercogliano of Boston. She was the adored grandmother of Nicholas and Rachael Mercogliano and the loving great-great grandmother to Luke. Janice was the dear sister of the late Raymond O' Handley Jr. and his surviving wife Barbara and his surviving former wife Betty, the late Robert "Bobby" O' Handley and his surviving wife Sheila and the late Debbie Holmes and her late husband’s Edward Holmes and Robert Daley. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Janice’s funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, MA, on Wednesday, January 29, at 8:45AM, followed by a funeral Mass in St. Leonard Church, 320 Hanover St., Boston, at 10AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be private. Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, January 28, from 4-8PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Suite 250, Framingham, MA 01701.