Published January 8, 2021
MELROSE — Lorraine T. Colella, known to friends and family as Lori, passed away peacefully while sleeping in the early morning of Dec. 23, 2020.
She loved her two children, Bill and Tony. She was most proud when she got the chance to celebrate important events with them throughout their lives. Shel loved crocheting and spending time at York Beach in Maine.
She and the father of her sons, Frank Colella, remained friends through her life. Despite their differences, she could always count on him any time she needed help throughout her life. She is survived by her two children, William Colella and his fiancee Samila, and Anthony Colella and his wife Sinead; her brother Patrick Lang and his wife Cindy Lang; her sister Diane Neumann and husband Todd Neumann; and her brother Michael Lang and wife America Lang. Lori also had four grandchildren, Sophie Colella, William Colella, Layla Colella and Anthony Colella. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews, and close friends. May she rest in peace.
A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, Dec. 31 at Incarnation Church, 425 Upham St., Melrose.
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