WORCESTER: Julita (Mateo) Crisostomo, 93, passed away peacefully Friday, March 3rd, 2017 at UMass Medical Center while surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, Pedro C. Crisostomo (CPL U.S. Army) in 1998. She was also predeceased by her parents Severo and Julia (Marcelino) Mateo of the Philippines. Pedro and Julita have five children Gloria (Jorge) Mendoza of North Grafton, MA, Bien (Gina) Crisostomo of Los Angeles, CA, Pedro (Isabelita) Crisostomo Jr, of Baltimore, MD, Rolando (Marilyn) Crisostomo of Rutland, MA, and Billy (Nila) Crisostomo of Worcester, MA. Julita leaves her beloved grandchildren Christopher (Susan), Monique (James), Cathy (Jayson), Ryan (Kathryn), Julicel, Kayla (Daniel), Krisha, Kelsey, and Christian Peter. Her great grandchildren Kyle, Sarah, Nicholas, Grace, Caleb, Aiden, Ethan, and Daniel Jr. She is predeceased by her siblings Jose, Genaro, Severito, and Severino Mateo all of the Philippines and also leaves behind several brother & sister in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and godchildren.

Julita was born in the Philippines and came to the United States in 1980. She was a long time member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Worcester and a member of the Wesley Choir where she sang for many years. She volunteered her time at the Age Center Inc. in Worcester where she became a senior companion and also volunteered at the Adult Day Care Center in Worcester where she was recognized for her many achievements. Her greatest joy in life was cooking Filipino food for her family and friends with her most memorable meals coming every Sunday after Church where her family would gather together with her to talk, laugh, and be grateful for one another. Over the years she enjoyed traveling with her family especially with her daughter Gloria and husband Jorge to attend many occasions and family events. Most of all her devotion to her family, her faith in God, and singing to music leaves a legacy of love, faith, and joy. Her kindness and smile will remain in our hearts forever.

Her family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of the 6th floor intensive care unit at UMass Medical Center and all of the extended family and friends for their support in her final days with us.

Calling hours will be at Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester Street in North Grafton on Sunday, March 5th from 4:00-7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, March 6th at Wesley United Methodist Church 114 Main St. Worcester, MA. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in South Grafton. Memorial contributions are suggested in her name to Wesley United Methodist Church, Worcester, MA. 01608 and/or Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. 67 Millbrook Street, Worcester, MA. 01606. Please visit a Book of Memories for Julita to share a story, memory or message of sympathy with her family online at:

www.RoneyFuneralHome.com