Fiorina Ristaino

Fiorina Ristaino, age 101, of Everett, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. She would have turned 102 in April. She was lovingly cared for at the Katzman Family Center for Living in Chelsea, Massachusetts, for the past several years.

Born in Sorbo Serpico, Italy, a small town in the province of Avellino, she met her loving husband, Adamo. She immigrated to America with her husband and two young children aboard the SS Independence, arriving through Ellis Island. En route to reunite with her father, she settled in Everett, Massachusetts, where she remained a dedicated member of the community for over 60 years.

Fiorina was a proud Italian American who worked on the assembly line at the Schrafft’s Candy Company in Charlestown, Massachusetts. She had a passion for singing the song "O Sole Mio", knitting, cooking, and spending time outdoors. She especially loved gardening and knitting blankets, baby hats, sweaters, and booties for her family. She will be remembered for her delicious cooking and her unconditional love. She was a devoted parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church in Everett.

Fiorina was the cherished daughter of the late Sabino and Angiolina (Marra) Cataldo. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Adamo, with whom she shared 40 years of marriage. She was also the dear sister of the late Filomena Cataldo and Alfonso Cataldo.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family above all else. She is survived by her children, Maria DeSimone and her husband Alfonso, Domenic Ristaino and his wife Anna, and Anna Indrisano and her husband Christopher. She also leaves behind six grandchildren—Jennifer, Cristina, Teresa, Adriana, Christopher, and Adamo—and five great-grandchildren, along with many loving nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Katzman Family Center for Living, 17 Lafayette Avenue, Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150.

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