Mrs. Marie Fabiano, 84 of Medford died Saturday in the Glen Ridge Nursing Home in Medford following a lengthy illness. She is the wife of Carlo Fabiano with whom she spent more than 53 years of marriage. Born in Boston, daughter of the late Aggripino and Santa (Zingarella) Foti, she attended local schools. Originally a resident of Boston’s North End she has been a resident of Medford for over 40 years. Mrs. Fabiano was considered an excellent cook, an avid reader and very particular in her attire. She was a faithful and dedicated caretaker for her parents and her in laws. She enjoyed having a “cup of tea” with her daughters in law. In addition to her beloved husband Carlo, she is survived by two sons: Frank Fabiano and his wife Andrea of Medford and Peter Fabiano and his wife Nicole of Wakefield. Loving grandmother of Jason, Nicholas, Sabella & Stefano Fabiano, Sister of Jimmy Foti of Medford, and Paul Foti. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main Street MEDFORD Tuesday at 11:30 am. Followed by a funeral Mass in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, at 12:30pm. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marie’s name may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts Chapter, Attention: Development Department, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA. 02472 or The Glen Ridge Nursing Home, Linden Unit Activities Fund, 120 Murray Street, Medford MA. 02155