Mrs. Maria V. Petrola, of Wilmington for nearly thirty-five years formerly of Medford, passed away unexpectedly on November 15th at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Petrola. Born in Boston she was the daughter of the late Ciriaco and Maria (Bruno) Paone.
"Viola”, as she was affectionately known to her family and friends, was raised and educated in Boston's North End. She moved to Medford in the 1950's and then settled in Wilmington nearly thirty-five years ago. She was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed cooking, shopping and taking care of her home. Her greatest joy was being with her family, especially during the holidays and at any special family get together. For many years Viola was active with the Wilmington A.I.M. Group where she enjoyed helping others in need.
In addition to her late husband and parents, Viola is predeceased by her grandson, the late Matthew Poynton, sisters, Angelina Puleo, Catherine Kelley, Helen Storace, Camile DiGiovanni, and brothers, Amelio, Amando and John Paone. She is survived by her loving daughters, Pamela Petrola of Wilmington with whom she lived with, and Diane Poynton of Tewksbury. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kristen Poynton and Joseph Poynton. She is further survived by her sisters, Gilda Volo of Mansfield, Jeanette Forgione of Stoneham, and one brother, Anthony Paone of Winchester. She also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends Ed Weiss and Shirley Gaffney.
Funeral from the Dello Russo - Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 374 Main St., WILMINGTON, Thursday, November 19th, at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 126 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Dello Russo - Cavanaugh Funeral Home will be held on Wednesday, November 18th, from 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Maria’s memory to the Italian Home for Children, 1125 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-3495