Jeffrey Medeiros Sr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Paul Medeiros Sr. on December 12, 2024. Born in Malden, MA on June 17, 1973. He is survived by his mother Sheila (Blanch) and her companion Phil from NH and preceded in death by his father John Medeiros.

Jeff graduated from Malden Catholic in 1991, where he was a track star who broke school records leading to a state championship. He also excelled in soccer resulting in a college scholarship. He played hockey for the city of Malden from 5 yrs through his school years. Big Jeff, as the kids knew him, was dedicated to coaching Revere basketball and baseball leading his sons and their team to city championships. He was a mentor for many of Revere’s young men.

Jeff started his career in transportation at Paul Revere Bus company in Winthrop, MA. His passion for his work and his commitment to excellence later led him to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), where he worked for 24 years, working his way up from a bus driver to recently retiring as a Superintendent. His leadership and dedication were not only evident in his work but also in his active membership in the Local 589 Boston Carmen's Union and his role as Vice President of the T.E.A. Union.

However, it was his role as a husband, father, uncle, and grandfather that Jeff cherished the most. Family was the cornerstone of his life. He loved cooking for his huge family. Any person who walked through his door immediately became part of that family. His hobbies, including camping, golfing and corn hole with his boys whom he was so proud of. He was a dedicated Boston sports fan.

His laughter, wisdom, sarcastic jokes and love will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 29 years, Lisa (Wood). Caring son in law to Claire Wood and the late William Wood Sr. Devoted father of Jeffrey Medeiros Jr. and his companion Meagan of NH, Tyler Medeiros and his companion Soraya of Worcester, Matthew Medeiros and his companion Geena of NH, and Ryan Medeiros of NH all formerly of Revere. Cherished grandfather of Brooklynn, Dakota, and Shyla. Dear brother of Mark Medeiros and his wife Trisha of Saugus, Keith Medeiros and his wife Traci of Wilmington, brother-in-law of Cheryl Dionne and her husband Marvin, Stacey Wood and her companion Sylvia, and William Wood Jr. Adored uncle of Ashley, Allison, Damion, Tommy, Brennan, Hannah, Colby, Devin, Morgan, and Dylan.

Funeral from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 10:00am. Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. A Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the funeral home. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.