Laura M.

(Richard) Steriti

At 92, years of age, Laura passed away Saturday evening Sept 17th at the Cohen-Florence-Levine Estates in Chelsea.

Born and raised in Chelsea she was a beloved daughter of the late Matthew P. and May G. (Savoy) Richard.  Laura spent most of her life in the Mill Hill section of Chelsea where she married Philip A. Steriti and raised her children.

She worked at Everlastic and at the Soldiers Home.  When she retired, she became an active member of the Chelsea Senior Center where she formed lifelong friendships.  She loved to dance and was an avid reader.  She loved listening to music and would often sing along.  The holiday season was her favorite time of year when she could share her festive spirit with her family and friends.  She believed in the power of prayer and said her rosaries daily.  She often said her faith got her through the challenges she faced during her lifetime.  Spending time with family was what she cherished the most.

She is pre-deceased by her husband Philip Steriti, parents May and Matthew Richard, sisters Lillian Lemoure, Isabelle Caron, Stella Stahl, Jeanette Wasson and Nancy DesJardon, brother Ronald Richard and her twin brother and best friend Leonard Richard.

She is survived by her daughters Lenore Steriti and partner Maria Paulo, Lea Steriti and wife Zoe Zarkadas, Maria Steriti and partner Joslyn Portier, Felicia Steriti-Smith and her husband Chris, grandchildren; Leah McKeon and husband Sean, Philip Cowels and wife Kristina, Lani Steriti, Noah Cowels and partner Danielle Angers; great grandchildren Wesley and Milo McKeon, Joseph Cowels, Maddox Cowels and Great Grandchild #5 due to arrive on September 21st. She is also survived by her sister Elsie Fenby of FL and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Wednesday Sept 21st, from 4 - 8 P.M.  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  Funeral from the Welsh Funeral Home on Thursday Sept 22, at 9:00 A.M.  Followed by a funeral mass at St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway Chelsea at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.  In keeping with her charitable spirit, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your charity of choice.