Loving great–grandmother of 14

Published in the March 3, 2016 edition

Edythe-Dell'Orfano-Obit-webNORTH READING — Edythe M. (Fazzina) Dell’Orfano of North Reading passed away on Feb. 27, 2016 at 95 years of age. Edythe was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great–grandmother, daughter sister, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

Edythe was the beloved wife of the late Frank Dell’Orfano. She is the devoted mother of Ralph Dell’Orfano and his wife Nancy, Frank Dell’Orfano and his wife Janice and David Dell’Orfano. Edythe was the cherished grandmother of Karen Jackson, Scott Dell’Orfano and his wife Megan, Kristin Ash, Michael Dell’Orfano, Jeffrey Dell’Orfano, Ami Plouff, David Dell’Orfano II and his wife Peg, Nicole Dell’Orfano and Jacquelyn Fucca. She was the great–grandmother of 14. Edythe was the loving daughter of the late Salvatore and Mary Fazzina. She was the dear sister of Elvira “Vera” Martori, Paul Fazzina, Frank Fazzina, Joseph Fazzina, Eleanor “Patricia” Souza and the late Josephine Elibro. Edythe is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

All services are private at the request of the family.

Please consider making a donation in Edythe’s memory to Sons of Italy, Grand Lodge Massachusetts, Scholarship Fund, 93 Concord Ave., Belmont MA 02478.