Dorothy Anita (Sarno) DiStefano

DiStefano (Sarno), Dorothy Anita of East Boston, passed away on February 4, 2023 at the age of 88.

Beloved wife of the late Charles DiStefano.

Devoted mother of Charles DiStefano and his wife Carol of East Boston.

Cherished grandmother of Nick, Bianca, Joseph and Ariana.

Dear sister of Joseph Sarno.

Family and friends will honor Dorothy's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, Orient Heights, East Boston on Wednesday, February 8th from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM before leaving in procession to Sacred Heart Church in East Boston for a 11:00 AM mass. Services will conclude with Dorothy being laid to rest with her husband Charles at Woodlawn Cemetery. 

Dorothy grew up in the North End of Boston. She met her husband Charles there. They moved to London Street in East Boston before purchasing their home on Saratoga Street where they lived for over 50 years. She was a hairdresser for many years before starting her own dog grooming business. She retired from dog grooming and continued working at Maycom for many years. Dorothy loved baking and cooking for her family and enjoyed sewing and crafting. She will be missed by all. May she rest in peace.