Patti Patricia

(Frongillo) Medrano

At 75 years of age, Patti passed away on Tuesday October 20th at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital from sudden complications of her ongoing illnesses.  Born and raised in Everett, she was a beloved daughter of the late Andrew J. and Lena (Ciulla) Frongillo. She attended school in Everett and graduated from Everett High School in1963. She was married to Thomas Medrano in '64 raising two daughters.  Living in Everett she later moved to Chelsea and remained there for most of her life, residing in Revere for the past 10 years. She also worked for many years outside of her home as an office administrator for United Health Insurance and as a billing administrator for Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford. She retired in 2007.  In her lifetime Patti remained devoted to home and family, sharing a daily cup of coffee with her daughter, shopping and socializing with friends and watching her favorite TV soap, "General Hospital".  In addition to her parents she was also predeceased by a daughter Andrea Anzalone in 2012 and a sister Linda Lavino in 2019.  She was the beloved wife of 56 years to Thomas J. Medrano, Jr. Devoted mother of Laureen Corbelle and her husband Ralph of Revere. Cherished grandmother of Michael McCarthy, Thomas Anzalone, Nicholas Anzalone, Courtney Corbelle and Ralph Corbelle. Adored great-grandmother of Joseph Michael, Thomas, Julianna, Dominick, Nathan, Briena, and Alexandria.  Dear sister of Joseph A. Frongillo of Chelsea and Jacqueline Levine of NH. She is also survived by her extended family members and friends.

Funeral services were private. Arrangements were given to the care and direction of the Welsh Funeral Home, Chelsea. We continue to encourage family and friends who wish, to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card by using the links below.

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