Dora Ferrelli, 75 of Somerville, died Sunday after a long illness in the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.
Born in Italy, she lived in Somerville for the past 50 years and was the daughter of the late Maria Domenica (Pasquale) and Alessandro Sandonato. Dora was a Seamstress at Reliable Fabrics in Everett for 7 years and retired in 2001.
Beloved wife of Riccardo Ferrelli. Devoted mother of Maria Giatrelis and her husband Todd of Belmont, Richard Ferrelli and his wife Yvonne of Florida. Loving grandmother of Julia and Mia Giatrelis, Richie, Henry and John Ferrelli. Sister of Maria Ferrelli, Rocco and Pasquale Sandonato all of Italy.
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.
As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be sent in Dora’s name to Massachusetts General Hospital, Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114.