Pasquale “Pat” Falino, of Medford, formerly of the West End, passed away Sunday in the company of his loving family. He was 87.
Mr. Falino was born and raised in the West End, the son of the late Peter and the late Concetta (Patti) Falino. Pat was a US Navy combat veteran in the Pacific serving on the USS Lexington and USS Yorktown. After the war Pat served in the Merchant Marine. He later worked as a letter carrier with the US Postal Service in Cambridge. Pat had a strong work ethic, motivated by his desire to provide the best he could for his family, often “moonlighting” after long hours on his postal route. In his retirement Pat enjoyed time with his family and friends.
The beloved husband of the late Frances (Cartolano), he was a devoted father to Roseanne Gray and her husband Al of Dracut, Patricia Misuraca and her husband Joseph of Medford, and Joyce Obal and her husband William of Tewksbury. He was a loving grandfather to Tara, Lisa, Danielle, the late Derek and a loving great-grandfather to Michael, Alex, Isabelle, Jani, Sydney, JD and Jacob. He was a dear brother of Tony, Gracie, Mary and the late Millie Falino.
His funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Friday, September 24th at 10:30 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High Street, Medford, at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with the family Thursday 4 - 8. Services will conclude with military honors at Oak Grove Cemetery.