Concetta Ann "Connie" (Mariani) Salamone

Concetta Ann “Connie” (Mariani) Salamone of Needham, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on November 18, 2024 at age 99. Born June 8, 1925 in Walpole, MA to the late Alphonse and Berardina Mariani, Connie was the fourth of eleven children. In addition to her parents, Connie is predeceased byher husband, Frank P. Salamone, Jr., and her sisters, Angelina Capone, Adeline Barrett, Catherine Clark,Josephine Schultz, Mary Theresa Clark, Anne Manty and Lucy Fay.

Connie is survived by her children, Nancy Salamone (Robert Burwick) of Hull, Jean Salamone of Needham, Frank Salamone (Cynthia) of Brewster and Paul Salamone (Maryellen) of Needham. A proud grandmother, she is survived by seven grandchildren, Gary Hedrick, Jr. (Liliana), Shannon Hedrick (Guy McPherson), David Hedrick, Michael Salamone (Molly Webber), Rachel Salamone, Thomas Salamone and Julia Salamone. Connie was also blessed with seven great-granddaughters, Dahlia, Chloe and Verona Hedrick, Penelope and Josephine McPherson, Rita and Lydia Salamone. Connie is also survived by her siblings Joseph Mariani, Jean McCarthy and David Mariani, as well as more than forty nieces and nephews.

A graduate of Walpole High School, Connie worked as a candy striper and a telephone operator before marrying and raising her four children in Needham where she resided for more than 70 years. As her children became adults, she worked as a store clerk at the local dress shop, Elaine’s, for several years. Many of us remember Connie’s famous banana breads that were given to us every time we visited, as well as her fabulous meatballs, quiches and lasagna. We will also remember her love of Scrabble, and jigsaw puzzles. She loved to crochet, especially hats and afghans, of which we all received an abundance.

Most of all, we will remember Connie’s love of her family, her friends and her church. She was recognized as St. Joseph’s Woman of the Year fifteen years ago for her devotion to the parish. Her faith was a constant source of joy and comfort to her.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, November 23 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church at 1382 Highland Ave. Needham, MA. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests consideration of contributions in Connie’s memory to either St. Joseph Parish or The Center at The Heights in Needham.