Devoted mother of Joann Basso of California and the late Leonard Saldi.

Dear sister of the late Palma Riccardi and Albert Tango.

Cherished grandmother of Salvatore, Michael and Tiffany.

Also survived by 5 adored great grandchildren as well as her many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, (Orient Heights) East Boston on Thursday July 2nd, 2009 at 9:00am followed by a Funeral Mass celebrating Marguerite's life in St. Joseph - St. Lazarus Church, 59 Ashley Street, East Boston at 10:00am. 

Visiting hours are on Wednesday July 1st from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.  Relatives and friends respectfully invited.

Marguerite was born in Boston in 1920 to the late Michael and Jeannie (Passananti) Tango. She was a mother and homemaker, and was a past member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Beachmont VFW. Marguerite passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in her daughters home in Temecula California on Friday morning, June 26, after a brief illness. She was 88 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 Marguerite being laid to rest in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon.