Mary A. (Paone) Miano, of Salem, formerly of Melrose, died at home on Feb. 11, 2016 at the age of 94. Mary was born in Chelsea, raised in East Boston and a graduate of The Fitton School in East Boston. She resided in East Boston until 1967, 38 years in Melrose and the past 10 years in Salem. Mary was a homemaker and member of both St. Mary's & Incarnation Churches in Melrose for many years. She was affiliated with many veterans groups and often traveled with the veteran's tour groups. Mary was easy going and would make friends with everyone she would meet & enjoyed traveling to Punta Gorda, Florida, Italy and California. She was a very giving person & supportive grandmother and loved to go to all of her family's sporting events. Mary was the beloved wife of 58 years to the late Frank A. Miano. Loving mother of Ronald A. Miano & his wife Karen of Salem and the late Robert A. Miano & his wife Anna of Tewksbury. Cherished grandmother of Rome, Josh, Jake and Stephen. Great grandmother of Anthony, Vince, Maksim, Norah and Killian. Caring sister of Grace (Paone) Delli-Priscoli of Ipswich and the late Paul & Tony Paone. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Tuesday, Feb. 16th from 4-7PM. Funeral from the Funeral Home on Wednesday Feb. 17th at 8AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St., Melrose at 9AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Burial in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.