Ellen P.

Depatto

In loving memory of Ellen Patricia (Venezia) DePatto, who graced this world from August 7, 1945, until January 19, 2026. At the age of 80, Ellen departed peacefully, surrounded by the warmth of her family's love, at Bear Hill Healthcare, after a brave and valiant battle with cancer over the past four years.
Born to the late Michael A. and Rita E. (LaFreniere) Venezia, Ellen was a proud daughter of Revere and Chelsea, where she flourished in the embrace of her cherished community. A graduate of St. Rose High School, Class of '63, she marched with pride in the St. Rose Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps, captivating audiences at state conferences with her rhythm and grace.
Ellen found her creative outlet as the owner and operator of Salon 312 on Broadway, Chelsea, where she shared her passion for beauty, leaving a lasting impression on countless clients. For sixty years, she stood beside her beloved husband, Frank A. DePatto, a partnership marked by unwavering devotion to each other and their extended family.
She delighted in life's simple pleasures, such as accompanying her mother to Bingo games and passionately supporting local sports, championing her teams in the Chelsea Men's Open Basketball League to numerous state championships. Her spirit was also found at the Winnisimmet S.A. Club, where friendship thrived.
Ellen's legacy will endure through many loved ones: her beloved husband of 60 years, Frank A. DePatto, her dear sister, Susan Venezia Krasco, and her husband William; her brother, Michael A. Venezia III; the late Jean Gregoire; and Raymond Venezia. She was a cherished aunt to Michelle Santisi and her husband Carmelo, William Krasco and his wife Erin, Michael Krasco and his wife Jennifer, and the late David and Carl Dullea. Great aunt to Nicholas and Zachary Santisi, Jake, Ava, Jack, and Dylan Krasco, She is also survived by Frank's children, Charise, Gregg, and Audrey DePatto, along with his grandson, Zachary Brown.  Ellen's love will forever echo through their lives.

Relatives and friends will be warmly invited to celebrate Ellen's extraordinary life during visiting hours at Welsh Funeral Home, located at 718 Broadway, Chelsea, on Thursday, January 22nd, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. A funeral procession will begin from the funeral home on Friday, January 23rd, at 9:00 A.M., leading to a Funeral Mass at St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway, Chelsea, at 10:00 A.M. The services will lovingly conclude with her interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett, where her spirit will rest in peace among the cherished memories she leaves behind.
Ellen Patricia DePatto will forever remain a radiant light in our hearts, and her legacy of love will continue to inspire all those she touched.