Antonietta

Patalano

Antonietta Patalano, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Pelham, New Hampshire, with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Alessandro Patalano, with whom she shared more than 54 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in 2017.

Born in Gaeta, Italy, on March 18, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Rosa (Coviello) Ciano. Antonietta spent her early childhood in Italy before immigrating to the United States with her parents at the age of 11. During a return visit to Italy when she was 19, she met Alessandro. They married in Gaeta and returned to the United States together, initially settling in Somerville, Massachusetts. In 1967, they made their home in Burlington, Massachusetts, where they built a life together and raised their family.

Together, Antonietta and Alessandro worked tirelessly to create a wonderful life for themselves and their sons. As a mother, Antonietta was quintessentially Italian. She kept an immaculate home, made sure her family’s clothes were always neatly pressed, and took tremendous pride in caring for those she loved. Being a wife and mother meant everything to her, and she devoted herself to ensuring her family was always well cared for. As her sons grew and welcomed families of their own, she remained a devoted and steadfast presence in their lives and the lives of her beloved grandchildren.

Antonietta worked hard throughout her life and particularly cherished her 26 years at Bradlees in Burlington, where she worked from the store’s opening until its closing. She formed close friendships with many of her coworkers and maintained those relationships long after the store closed. At the age of 70, she retired to help care for her beloved husband, reflecting the devotion that guided her throughout her life.

At her core, Antonietta was a woman of grit and determination, as strong in spirit as she was in personality. She approached life with purpose and an unwavering commitment to the people she loved.

Antonietta is survived by her beloved sons, Carlo Patalano and his wife, Linda, of Pelham, and Raymond Patalano and his wife, Nicole, of Pelham; her loving grandchildren, Alessandro, Joseph, Sophia, and Isabella Patalano; and many cherished nieces, nephews, and extended family members in Gaeta, Italy, and the surrounding communities.

Her family extends heartfelt gratitude to her caregivers, Silvana Depina Young, Nwanne Okoye, Falisha Smerdon, Gladys Yorke, and Lynn Morin, whose tireless care, compassion, and love helped fulfill Antonietta’s wish to remain at home with her family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn Street, Burlington, on Friday, November 20, from 9:30 am until 11:30 am. Her Funeral Mass will be held at 12 pm at St. Malachy Church, 99 Bedford Street, Burlington. Burial will immediately follow at Pine Haven Cemetery in Burlington. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in Antonietta’s memory may be made to St. Patrick Church in Pelham, New Hampshire, 12 Main Street Pelham NH 03076.