Teresa Valenza, 84 of Somerville, died Sunday after a brief illness in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Medford, MA.
Born in Italy, she lived in Somerville for the past 45 years and was the daughter of the late Teresa (Toscano) and Mario Sciorrino.
Teresa was a Stitcher in the Boston Garment District for many years and retired 23 years ago.
Beloved wife of the late Onofrio. Devoted mother of Antonetta Zagarella and her husband Salvatore of Malden, Joseph Valenza and his wife Maria, Mario Valenza and his wife Anne all of Medford, Anthony Valenza and his wife Michele of Wakefield. Also survived by 11 loving grandchildren and 8 loving great grandchildren. Sister of Salvatore and Mario Sciorrino both of Belgium.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Thursday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Ann Church, 399 Medford St., Somerville, at 10 AM.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Visiting hours Wednesday 4 - 8.
Services will conclude with entombment at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, Malden.