Michael S. Matarazzo, a Somerville resident for over 47 years, died Sunday at the Aberjona Nursing Center, Winchester, after a long illness. He was 70.
Mr. Matarazzo was born and raised in East Boston, the son of the late Michael and the late Mary (Mattaliano) Matarazzo.
Michael served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He then worked for many years as a salesman for New England Optical.
He is survived by his wife Mary (DiRocco), one daughter: Mary Jean Matarazzo of Winchester, and a son: Michael R. Matarazzo of Los Angeles, CA. He leaves his loving grandchildren Gianna and Cameron.He is also survived by his sister Gina DiLorenzo of Watertown and is predeceased bybrothers, Marino and Joseph Matarazzo
Friends may call Wednesday from 4 thru 8 at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford.
His funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Ann Church, 399 Medford Street, Somerville, Thursday at 10 AM.
Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.