Francesco Iannino, of Somerville, died Friday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was 90.
Francesco was born and raised in Sant’Angelo, Avellino, Italy, the son of the late Giuseppe and the late Filomena Iannino. Francesco came to the United States in 1967 and settled in Somerville. He worked as a construction laborer and at General Meat Packing before retiring. In his retirement, Francesco helped his son manage his store, J & A Foods in Winchester for several years. Francesco was a good husband, father and grandfather who worked hard to provide for his family. He enjoyed wintering in Melbourne, Florida with his wife. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed making his own wine.
He was the beloved husband of Anna (Dello Iacono) Iannino. He was a devoted father to Alberico Dello Iacono and his wife Diane of Stoneham. He was a loving grandfather to Andrea and Alexa. He was the dear brother of Joseph Iannino of Melrose, the late Frances Magliozzi and Mary Buck.
His funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Tuesday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with the family Monday 4 - 8. Services will conclude with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.