Georgia Rose Okerholm

Georgia Rose Okerholm (née Cutulle), passed away peacefully at the age of 76, surrounded by family on April 14, 2025 in Melrose, Massachusetts. Georgia was born on July 17, 1948 in Malden to parents Carmella Cutulle (Fusco) and George Cutulle.

Georgia married Frank Okerholm and raised three beautiful children. She was a caring, fun-loving, Italian mother and Nona, dedicated to creating hearty meals and fun memories for her children and grandchildren. She spent the last 40 years with long term life partner Edward Bocca, enjoying time on Lake Winnipesaukee, traveling, and hosting parties for friends and family. She loved karaoke, dancing, and doting on her pet chihuahuas. Nona was infinitely selfless and kind-hearted to everyone.

Georgia battled Polycythemia Vera and Leukemia for 10 years, surviving two bone marrow transplants and subsequent chronic Graft vs Host disease. Her resilience and strength was evident through her love of life and positive attitude.

She is survived by her daughter Michelle Mail and son-in-law Robert Mail, daughter Cynthia Okerholm-Barchard, son John Paul Okerholm; her partner, Edward Bocca; her grandchildren, Victoria and Matthew Mail, Simon, Sophia and Audrey Barchard; her siblings Diane Martel Cutulle, Sandy Cutulle Kearns, George Cutulle, Johnny Cutulle Sr., Arthur Cutulle and Cheri Cutulle; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Georgia was predeceased by her former husband Francis Okerholm, mother Carmella Marie Fusco, father George Cutulle, sisters Donna Cutulle McCarthy and Patricia (Patsy) Rodriguez and brother Barry Cutulle.

Please join us in celebrating her life and legacy at Buonfiglio Funeral Home in Revere, MA, Thursday April 17, 2025, between 4-8pm. Burial will be held Friday, April 18, 2025, at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA at 11:45AM if you would like to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gift of Life Bone Marrow Registry www.giftoflife.org or the National Marrow Donor Program www.giving.nmdp.org to help other people find their marrow match.