Evelyn Leary

With a heart full of love and a spirit that was as vibrant as her personality, Evelyn M Leary, affectionately known as "Evie," danced her way through life with an unbridled passion for hard work, love, and laughter. Evelyn left this life peacefully on October 25, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 1, 1947, Evelyn brought joy to all who were lucky enough to cross her path. A graduate of Chelsea High school class of 1966 and a near lifelong resident of the city of Revere. Her legacy of love continues to live on in a community, where she resided and created a lifetime of memories.

Evelyn was a woman of many talents. Her wit and humor were as magnetic as her generosity. She was a dedicated employee for over 40 years at The Cambridge District Courthouse Middlesex county, where she worked as a Probation Service Case Supervisor. Evelyn's work didn't stop there she worked as a manager of the Wonderland Ballroom, started both a cleaning business, and a cosmetic boutique she ran with her sister. Evelyn had an unmatched energy and work ethic. Evelyn worked to provide for those she loved - not out of necessity, but out of a profound desire to support her family. When not at work, she could be found twirling on the dance floor, babysitting for her grandchildren and many Great-nieces and nephews. Evelyn was an avid collector of coins and commemorative artifacts. Evelyn's love for others was reflected in her work life and also in her passion for her family.

Evelyn's family was her world. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Daniel J. Leary, and their 3 children, Daniel Leary and wife Mary of Braintree, Erin Leary and David Carifio of Revere and Heather Leary and David Stankovski of Nahant. She also leaves behind her grandchildren John (Jack), Drew, and Sophia Leary, her siblings Veronica DeLeo, Ann Pope, Walter Lauinger and Mel Girlack along with many nieces and nephews. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn Girlack and Walter Lauinger, and her sister, Eilleen Carroll.

As we remember Evelyn, we are reminded of the verse from the Book of Proverbs 31:26, "She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue." Evelyn embodied this scripture, demonstrating wisdom, kindness, and love in everything she did.

In celebrating Evelyn's life, we invite you to share your memories and photos on her memorial page. As we mourn her physical departure, we also celebrate her spirit, which will continue to dance in our hearts forever.

A visitation will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Paul Buonfiglio & Sons Funeral Home, 128 Revere Street, Revere, MA 02151, immediately followed by a prayer service at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett, MA. Friends and family are warmly invited to attend.