Anita Sylvia (Destefano) Vinciarelli

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Anita Vinciarelli, a woman of remarkable strength and boundless love. Anita, born on March 27, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts, was a beacon of light to all who knew her. She left this world on January 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy forged by her unwavering kindness, dedication to her family, and her captivating spirit. Anita resided in Revere, Massachusetts, where she spent her days creating beautiful memories with her cherished family. As a wise woman once said, "The love in our family flows strong and deep, leaving us memories to treasure and keep."

Anita was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many through her work in Elderly Services. For ten years, she dedicated herself to improving the lives of the elderly, demonstrating her natural ability to care for others. In her free time, Anita found solace in the simple pleasures of life, cherishing the moments shared with her loved ones above all. As Anita often quoted, "Every moment spent with family is worth every second."

Anita was the beloved wife of the late Anthony "Killer" Vinciarelli Sr. She was the devoted mother of Enrico Vinciarelli and his wife Nelaine, Anthony Vinciarelli Jr. and his wife Denise, and Stephan Vinciarelli and his late wife Gina. Anita was the proud grandmother of Mia, Anthony, Traci, Ashley, Jessica, Kristina, Dante, Antonia, and a great grandmother to Elena, Destiny, Jesalee, Amelia, Kameron, Billy, Bella, Ryan, Santino, and Johny. Dear sister of Carl DeStefano and his wife Shelia of Revere, Leonard DeStefano and his late wife Anita of Winthrop, Sylvia Michetti and her husband Robert of CT, Margarett Johnson and her late husband Carl of Revere, Marie Lupien and her husband Mark of Sudbury, Louise Powers and her late husband Richard of Revere, and the late Joseph DeStefano and his surviving wife Betty of Andover, and the late Ann Alongi and her late husband Joseph.  She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly. Anita was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Anita DeStefano.

A Memorial Visitation will be held in honor of Anita at the Buonfiglio Funeral Home located at 128 Revere Street, Revere, Massachusetts, 02151 on Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Join us as we celebrate the life of Anita Vinciarelli, a woman whose love knew no bounds, whose spirit was infectious, and whose memory will forever be etched in our hearts.

We encourage those who knew and loved Anita to leave memories and upload photos to the memorial page. In doing so, her spirit continues to live on, not just in our hearts, but in the stories and images that capture the essence of her beautiful life.