Obituary: Karen E. Mellino, 47, Formerly of Somerville

The following obituary was originally published by Doherty Funeral Service:

MELLINO, Karen E. (Pitcher) – 47, A homemaker who was from Lawrence, and who lived most of her life in Somerville passed away on May 5, 2015.

Beloved mother of Matteo Passanisi, Carmelo Passanisi, and Thomas Harmon all of Somerville.

Loving daughter of Dolores (Vieira) of Somerville and the late Elton J. Pitcher.
Dear sister of Stephen of Somerville, James and his wife Kathy of Medford and Susan Pitcher of Hyannis. Grandmother of Gianna Kelly Passanisi. Life Partner of Joe Porcaro of Lawrence.

Calling hours, including a wake service, will be held at the George L. Doherty Funeral Service, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville, Monday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment is private.

Karen was a loving person with a warm spirit who especially loved children. Donations may be made in her memory to Make a Wish Foundation, 4742 N. 24th Street, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016-4862 or the charity of one’s choice.