Osmana (Boschi) Bianchi died peacefully at her home in Vineyard Haven on Jan. 3. She was 86.

She was born on Nov. 11, 1934 in Borgo A Mozzano, Italy.

She married and was predeceased by Herbert N. Bianchi, her husband of 62 years; she was also predeceased by her mother, Dina (Martini) Boschi, her father Guiseppe Boschi, and her brother Osmano Boschi. She is survived by her daughter, Irene (Bianchi) Hatch, son in law John L. Hatch, granddaughter Elizabeth Rose Hatch and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Osmana was a homemaker and a lunch aide for the Medford school system for 15 years. A frequent visitor to the Vineyard since the 1960s, she moved full-time to Vineyard Haven with her husband in 1989. She could always be seen happily working in her beautiful garden, or at the senior center where she loved spending time with her friends.

A virtual funeral mass will be held at St. Augustine’s Church in Vineyard Haven on Monday, Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. Those wishing to do to view the service online can go to goodshepherdmv.com. From there, click on the photo of the church to watch the celebration of her life.

Donations can be made to CONNECT to End Violence, 111 Edgartown Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.

The family thanks everyone for their support during this difficult time. Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home in Oak Bluffs. Please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information.