Published August 28, 2020
MELROSE — Bonnie (Corradini) Strudas, 70, of Melrose, died peacefully, on August 22, 2020 after a nine year battle with cancer.
Bonnie was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. In addition, she was an incredible oncology nurse for 43 years at Mass General Hospital where she was honored in 2010 as one of MGH’s top 100 people dedicated to fighting cancer.
Born on October 31, 1949 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Dorothy Pora Corradini. She was the beloved wife, of George Strudas of Melrose, loving mother of Gail Wasylyshyn and her husband Adam of Westford, Carleen Rivers and her husband Bruce of Wenham and Tara Loomis and her husband Michael of Groton. Bonnie is also survived by nine loving grandchildren: Jason, Ryan, Haley, Hannah, Matthew, Madison, Ethan, Georgia and Andrew. Bonnie also leaves her brother Duane and his wife Joanie from Drums, Pennsylvania, her nephew David, niece Sondra and was predeceased by her brother David. Bonnie leaves behind many extended loving family members and lifelong friends as well.
Visiting hours were held on Thursday, August 27 at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 West Foster St. Melrose. Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend. A funeral Mass was held at Incarnation Church 425 Upham St. Melrose on Friday, August 28, followed by a burial at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bonnie’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.To send a message of condolence please visit www.gatelyfh.com