Julia L. (Della Porta) Fraga
Family & friends are invited to attend a Graveside. Service at Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm St. Everett on Thursday, February 4th at 11:00 a.m. for Julia L. (Della Porta) Fraga, who passed on Monday, February 1st at Salem Hospital following a long convalescence. Mourners are invited to congregate at 10:45 a.m., inside the main gate of Woodlawn Cemetery.
Born & raised in Revere, she was a member of one of Revere’s oldest professional families. Her family owned & operated a number of businesses locally and on the Boulevard. She was a member of the Class of 1942, Revere High School. She & her beloved husband of 69 years, George T. “Buddy” Fraga, left Revere and moved to Saugus over 50 years ago. Earlier in her life, she and her dear late Mother, Jennie (Malta)Della Porta were active members of the Revere Womens’ Club.
Besides her beloved husband of 69 yrs., George T. “Buddy” Fraga, she is survived by her devoted brother, Joseph Della Porta & his wife, Gladys A.(Capone) Della Porta of Swampscott. She was also the sister of the late, Annette DeCotis. She is the dear aunt of Douglas J. Della Porta & Philip J. Fraga, both of Revere, Robert, James and Carl DeCotis & the late Steven J. Della Porta. She was also the loving daughter of the late Anthony & Jennie (Malta) Della Porta.
Services
Graveside Service
Thursday, February 4th at 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
(Please meet directly at the cemetery gate at 10:45 a.m.)
In lieu of flowers, and because of Julia’s intense concern for the welfare of animals, remembrances may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave. Salem, MA.01970 or to the MSPCA at ANGELL, 350 South Huntington Ave.,Boston,Ma.02130-9923.