God looked around His garden

And found an empty place.

He then looked down upon the earth

And saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you

And lifted you to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful

He always takes the best.

Beloved wife of the late John Matranga.

Devoted mother of John Matranga of Maine, Richard Matranga of East Boston, Lena Matranga of East Boston, Michael Matranga of East Boston, Kimberly Matranga of Revere, Robert Matranga of Boston, and Robin Matranga of Rhode Island.

Dear sister of Celia DiMare of Revere, John Trevisone of Peabody, Joseph Trevisone of Salem in New Hampshire, Frances Walsh of Stoneham, and Evelyn Sheehan of Medford.

Adored grandmother of six cherished grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street (Orient Heights) East Boston on Monday October 22nd, 2007 at 9:00am. Funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, 45 Brooks Street, East Boston at 10:00am.

Visiting hours are on Sunday October 21st from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

Gloria was born in Boston in 1938. She was a devoted mother and homemaker, raising her seven children. Gloria passed away peacefully at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a brief illness. She was 69 years of age.

The Memorial Home is handicapped accessible and a children’s lounge is available. Courtesy valet parking at the front entrance and ample attendant off street parking is also available in our 3 parking lots. For transportation to the memorial home please call 617-569-0990.

Services will conclude with Gloria being laid to rest in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford.