Italia, “Italina” D’Agostino (Ciarlone) passed away peacefully at her home in Winthrop, MA on Sept. 16 at the age of 93, after a lengthy illness.  Beloved wife of the late Mario Nicola D’Agostino with whom she shared 42 years of marriage, she was also predeceased by a son Francesco.  She is survived by her two loving sons Anthony P. D’Agostino and his wife Kathy of Winthrop, and Frank A. D’Agostino and his wife Denise of Ipswich, MA.  She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren Krista D’Agostino and her husband John of Chicago, IL, Adrienne and Nicholas of Winthrop and Daniel, Gabrielle and Michael of Ipswich.  She was predeceased by two brothers Benigno and Fioravante Ciarlone of Italy, and survived by her brother Julio Ciarlone of East Boston.  She is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Italia grew up a child of the depression in the rural town of Roccasicura, Italy.  She endured many hardships during World War II, when first the Germans and then Allies occupied her town.  She married her beloved Mario just after the war ended.  She immigrated to the United States in the early 1950s both to seek a better life for her family and to obtain medical treatment for her son Francesco who was ill with cancer.  Following the tragic death of Francesco, Italia worked tirelessly as a loving mother and wife, as well as the proprietor with her husband of a dress making business, D&M Sportswear, which she founded with her dear friend Marion Marino, and continued to run for over 30 years. 

She was comforted, supported and delighted in her later years by her cherished grandchildren, who were truly her pride and joy.  Not a day could go by without Italia talking to at least one of her beloved grandkids.  To Italia, they were both her greatest achievement and her lasting legacy.

 Italia lived for the last 35 years in Winthrop, and was fortunate enough to be surrounded by many loving friends who provided her with comfort and companionship, and to whom the family is extremely thankful.  During her final weeks and months, while her health deteriorated, Italia’s well-being was supported by her family, and also by the extraordinary personal care assistants and health care providers from Intercity, CRW Elder Care and Care Dimensions.  Their tireless efforts eased her pain during her final hardship, and to them the family is eternally grateful.

Please in lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation in her name to St. John’s the Evangelist Church 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop or

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