Joanne M. (Petralia) Luongo, of Melrose, passed away at the Mass General Hospital Phillips House, after a 23 year battle with cancer on February 12th. Beloved wife of 59 years to Charles Luongo of Melrose. Devoted mother of Chuck Luongo of Melrose and Laura (Laurie) Chaisson and her husband David of Saugus. Devoted grandmother of Olivia and Ava Chaisson of Saugus. Dear sister of Attorney Paul J. Petralia and his wife Anne of Lynnfield, and loving aunt to her godson Matthew. Beloved cousin and best friend of Janice Costa. Joanne is also survived by her Uncle Thomas Carpi and many other loving family members. Joanne’s family would like to thank the Mass General Hospital staff and especially Dr. Richard Penson.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral Mass celebrated at the Incarnation Church, 429 Upham St, Melrose, on February 17th at 11:30 AM. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Joanne’s name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorials Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959, or to the Mass General Hospital Cancer Development Office, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston, MA 02176 or online giving.massgeneral.org/donate/cancer-center.