Edith Shaheen

Edith Shaheen passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 23rd, just two and a half weeks shy of her 100th birthday. She passed in a home her father built, where she raised her family since the late 1950s. Edith was an extraordinary woman—kind, generous, sweet, and gentle—who lived an incredible life.

She is predeceased by her husband of 67 years, George; her son Thomas; and her siblings: sisters Dorothy Trapane, Florence Feudo, and Louise Marotta, and brothers Dr. John Mastromarino, Joseph Mastromarino, and Henry Mastromarino. She is survived by her sister Clara; her sons George, Stephen, David (and wife Minda), and Philip (and wife Martha); daughter-in-law Stacy; grandchildren Zachary, Molly, DJ, Aja, and Harrison; and great-grandson Ozi. Edith’s spirit also lives on in the many nieces and nephews who adored her.

Affectionately known as Edie, she worked as a seamstress in Boston in her younger years, later serving as a hostess at Nardizzi's restaurant. She met her husband George at the Oceanview Ballroom on Revere Beach, and the rest was history. When asked, Edith always said that the only job she ever wanted was to be a loving wife and mother, and she excelled in both roles.

To those who dared sit at the game table, she was known as a formidable card player, always winning with a smile, but she had an amusingly ineffective poker face. She faithfully carried on the family tradition of incredible Italian cooking, contributing to the “Food is Love” culture that her family continues to embrace today. Her love and legacy will live on in the many recipes she generously shared with all of us.

Edith had an incredible nursing team in her final days, and she was able to remain in her home—a wish she held dearly—thanks to the unwavering devotion and care of several family members. Their constant presence, engagement, and love made this possible, and their unwavering support helped her fulfill her final wish.

A Visitation will be held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 11:30am to 1:00pm followed by a Prayer Service in the funeral home at 1:00pm. Relatives and friends are kindly invited.  Interment Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. 

Edith peacefully sailed away to the other side surrounded by loving family members, and by the angels on her mantelpiece—cherished figurines she’d collected over the years. There is now another angel in heaven, watching over all of us.  For guest book please visit www.buonfiglio.com