Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 21, 2025 OBITUARIES Ann Marie (Lucia) Bionelli Of Malden. Passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Bionelli. Loving mother of Robert G. Bionelli and wife Danielle of Malden, Kim Santo and husband Richard of Reading, John Bionelli and wife Jessica of Chagrin Falls OH, and Judy Doucette and husband Paul of Stoneham. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer and her husband Connor and Stephen, Matthew, Benjamin, Josh, Sophie, Dante, Mack and great-granddaughter, Milana. Born in Medford, on August 26, 1938, Ann (or “Marie” as she was known by friends and family) was the daughter of Charles and Nan Lucia. Dear sister of Paul Lucia of Malden. Marie is predeceased by her brothers Charles, James, John Lucia, and loving Savvy Senior by Jim Miller When to Worry About Your Memory Dear Savvy Senior, At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and am concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that you can recommend to help me gage my problem, without going to a neurologist? Forgetful Frank Dear Frank, Many older adults, like yourself, worry about memory lapses as they get older fearing it may be the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of dementia. To get some insight on the seriousness of your problem, here are some tips and resources you can turn to. Warning Signs As we grow older, some memory difficulties – such as forgetting names or misplacing items from time to time – are associated with normal aging. But the symptoms of dementia are much more than simple memory lapses. While symptoms can vary greatly, people with dementia may have problems with shortterm memory, keeping track of a purse or wallet, paying bills, planning and preparing meals, remembering appointments or traveling out of the neighborhood. To help you recognize the difference between typical age-related memory loss and a more serious problem, the Alzheimer’s Association provides a list of 10 warning signs that you can assess at 10signs.org. They also provide information including the signs and symptoms on other conditions that can cause dementia like vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy and others – see ALZ.org/dementia. Memory Screening A great resource and first step to help you get a handle on your memory problem is the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, which offers a National Memory Screening Program. This is a free, confidential, face-to-face memory screening done virtually in real-time that takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete and consists of questions and/or tasks to evaluate your memory status. Once the screening is complete, the screener will review the results with you. Available to everyone, these memory screenings are done daily Monday through Friday, and are given by doctors, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers or other healthcare professionals across the country. A smart phone, computer, tablet or any other device with a webcam and Internet capability is all that’s needed. Appointments can be requested online at ALZFDN.org/memory-screening or by calling 866-232-8484. It’s also important to know that this screening is not a diagnosis of any particular condition but can indicate whether you should see your doctor for more extensive assessment. See Your Doctor If you find that you need further evaluation, make an appointment with your primary care doctor for a cognitive checkup and medical examination. Depending on what’s found, you may be referred to a geriatrician or neurologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating memory loss or Alzheimer’s disease. Keep in mind that even if you are experiencing some memory problems, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have dementia. Many memory problems are brought on by other factors like stress, depression, thyroid disease, side effects of medications, sleep disorders, vitamin deficiencies and other medical conditions. And by treating these conditions he can reduce or eliminate the problem. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. sister Aida Sensale. Marie is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Marie was raised in Medford and met her husband through her dear friend Norma Bionelli who introduced her to her brother Bob. Marie has been a resident of Malden for over 50 years. She was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church for many years and was a parishioner at the former St. Peters Parish in Edgeworth. Marie was a great fan of music especially Elvis Presley and Frankie Valli. She also loved all sports with professional boxing being her favorite. She enjoyed fried seafood. An excursion to Woodman’s of Essex was a treat that she looked forward to. She held numerous jobs, such as working in offices and stores in Boston. She delighted customers of King Neptune’s Restaurant in Edgeworth throughout the 1970’s and 80’s. Marie enjoyed traveling to see family, playing cards and games and having lots of laughs with her grandkids. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours at the Breslin Funeral Home, Malden on Wednesday March 19. Her funeral Mass was celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, Malden on Thursday March 20. Services concluded with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Nashoba Learning Group, 170 Lexington Road, Billerica, MA 01821. www. nashobalearninggroup.org. Mary DiBari (formerly Tramondozzi) Of Malden. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 13, 2025. Beloved wife of James DiBari. Devoted mother of Loretta (Bob) Puopolo of Saugus, Carol (Michael) Hooper of Malden, and Marilyn (Larry) D’Amato of Saugus. Cherished Grandma of Julianne (Mario), James (Danielle), Maria (Elijah), Michael (Jessica), Nicholas, Alicia (Daniel), Craig, Adam, Daniel, Concetta and Evelyn. Adoring Great Grandma to Madelyn, Hannah, Nicholas, Jameson, Michael Anthony, Mackenzie and Madison. She is survived by her sisters, Antoinette (Richard) Port of Peabody and Odilia “Tillie” Savage of Dennis, brother John Tramondozzi of Malden, and sister-in-law Lee Smolinsky-Tramondozzi of Yarmouth Port. She is reunited with her late brother Robert, brothers-in-law Larry, Andrew and Warren, and sisters-in-law Mary Ellen, Rosemarie and Dolores. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Mary was a devout member of St. Peter’s Parish in Malden where she enjoyed singing in the choir for many years. She was happiest when hosting and feeding a room full of family. We will keep her memory alive in our hearts and her traditions alive in our kitchens. Funeral will be held from the A.J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden, on Friday, March 21, 2025. Visiting hours are from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, 4 Herbert St, Melrose at 11:30 AM. Interment will follow at Forestdale Cemetery, 150 Forest Street, Malden. Relatives & Friend's respectfully invited to attend. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mary's memory to St. Jude by visiting www. stjude.org Nazike Bashllari Of Malden. Passed away March 17th 2025. The daughter of Hamza and Dare Omeri she was born and raised in Korca, Albania. Nazike was the beloved wife of the late Yzaeir Bashllari, devoted mother of Ilir, Dini, Beni and Moza and loving grandmother and great grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. In her free time she enjoyed baking and cooking and she loved getting her family together every weekend for a big home cooked meal. Nazike is survived by her chilOBITS | SEE PAGE 21
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