Medical secretary was devoted to family

LYNNFIELD — Rosemarie A. (Dell’OrFano) Mitz, 85, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston following a long illness.

Rosemarie was born in Chelsea on Aug. 11, 1937 to her late parents Joseph Dell’OrFano and Helen Swiston. She was one of two children, and was raised and educated in Chelsea. She was an alumna of St. Rose of Lima High School as a member of the Class of 1955.

Rosemarie worked as a medical secretary throughout her career. She worked for several local doctors offices and her career spanned over 40 years. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grammy. She enjoyed having a good time and being with her family. She was an avid reader and enjoyed her home. She spent the past 31 years living in Lynnfield.

She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Mitz. She was the loving mother of Melina H. McHugh and her husband, James, of Lynnfield. She was the cherished grandmother of Gregory J. McHugh of Lynnfield. She was the dear sister of Roberta McClay and her late husband, Ronald, of Lynnfield, formerly of Revere.

Family and friends gathered on Saturday, July 8, from 10a.m. to 11 a.m., in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere. A funeral service took place in the funeral home at 11 a.m., followed by interment in Forest Hill Cemetery, Lynnfield.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals.