James J. Petrella Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James J. Petrella of Melrose, Massachusetts, born in Medford, Massachusetts, who passed away, on August 12, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James J. Petrella or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Sebastiano "Yano" Petrella and Rita Petrella (Capobianco); his father-in-law Philip; and his brother-in-law Frank DiCostantino. He is survived by: his wife Katherine S. Petrella (Santos); his children, Olivia Florence Petrella and Catia Jaimes Petrella of Melrose; his siblings, Peter Petrella (Barbara), John Petrella (Daria) and Sara Riley (Michael); his mother-in-law Florence Santos; his siblings-in-law, Richard DiCostantino (Sheila), Philip Santos (Laura) and Madeline Santos; and his nephew Michael Price, Jr..