Isabell C. Bianco

Isabell C. (Pascarelli) Bianco, age 98, peacefully passed to the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at her home in Wrentham, Massachusetts with her loving family. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 22, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Alfonzo and Prudenze (Grittani) Pascarelli. Isabell, also known as Lee or Lena to her close family and friends, grew up in Roxbury in a closely-knit neighborhood, where she developed many lifelong friendships. She attended Boston schools where she excelled in Home Economics classes, which served her well later in life as a devoted wife and mother.

On May 2, 1948, Lee married the love of her life, Frank J. Bianco Sr., in Saint Phillips Church, in Boston. They made their married home in East Walpole, Massachusetts where they would raise a family. 

Lee was frequently a gracious hostess to many close friends and family. Her love of cooking and baking created an aroma of delicious dinners and scrumptious desserts for all to enjoy. She was also a meticulous dress maker and made clothing for herself, her children, and for family and friends. Lee was an avid reader and very knowledgeable. Notably, as a devout Catholic, she was someone of profound faith. She had a gentle nature and great optimism and was always willing to help others. Her door was open to everyone, and her warm, welcoming personality was evident. She had an exuberance and energy for making simple things special. Later in life, Lee and Frank were "snowbirds", spending many winters at their second home near the waters of Redington Shores in Florida. Their children and grandchildren's greatest memories were from their Florida trips.

Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Bianco Sr.

Loving mother of Frank J. Bianco Jr. of Marshfield, Linda M. Orlando of East Walpole, Gaye B. Quigley of Attleboro, and Nancy M. Bethoney and her companion David Fricker of Wrentham

Cherished grandmother of Denise Bianco and her husband Jimmy Alfaro, Jennifer Bianco and her fiancé Abdullah, Rachel Bianco, Natalya (Orlando) and her husband Jarrall Henderson, Paul J. Orlando and his wife Angela, Jaclyn Lee Quigley and her companion Tim, James Frank Quigley, Matthew Bethoney Jr. and his wife Dana, Frank Bethoney and his companion Lisa, Angela (Bethoney) Patteson and her husband Reade and Matthew Fricker; and great-grandmother to Justin, Jeremiah, Isabella Rose, Rozzie Lee, Tommy, Lena Joy, and Luca

Sister of the late Salvatore “Sam” Pascarelli, Amelia Brancaccio- Protano, Clara Balzano, Joseph Pascarelli, Nancy Bianco, and Pasquale Pascarelli.

Also survived by her sister-in-law Clementina (Pucillo) Bianco, her dear friend Vicki Holmes, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by her life-long friend Rose Garzone.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Lee's Life Celebration on Thursday, March 6th, 2025, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common Street, Walpole.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Saint Mary's Church, 176 Washington Street, East Walpole, at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Lee's name may be made to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or by visiting https://www.stjude.org/