Margaret Saldi

Margaret R. (Pizzano) Saldi, born on July 21, 1924, in Boston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, in Saugus, Massachusetts. Margaret was a pillar of strength, generosity, and support within her community and family. She was known for her compassionate spirit and a heart full of love, characteristics that defined her throughout her life. Margaret was an embodiment of resilience and grace, having witnessed the transformation of the world over a century. Her life was a tapestry of rich experiences and cherished moments that will continue to inspire those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Margaret’s career spanned many fruitful years at the Shawmut Bank of Boston, where she was respected for her professionalism and dedication. During her entire life, she dedicated her time and energy to the causes close to her heart. She was an active member of the Mama Margaret Society at St. Dominic Savio High School, she served the Women's Club at St. Mary’s Church, and proudly served the USO during the Second World War. Despite her many accomplishments, reaching her 100th birthday was a milestone that brought Margaret immense joy, marking her legacy of longevity and vitality. She was an avid churchgoer who found solace and peace in her faith. Margaret was Tom Brady’s biggest fan and loved watching Patriots and Red Sox games. She also enjoyed the thrill of visiting the casino, a pastime that added a spark of excitement to her life.

Margaret's life was a journey that took her from her early years in Saugus, to East Boston, where she graduated from high school and married her beloved husband, Charles, Sr., and finally to Revere, where she resided for over 50 years. However, no matter where she lived, family remained at the heart of her existence. She was a loving mother to her children, the late Julie Crisostamo and husband Nicholas Crisostamo, and Charles A. “Chuck” Saldi, Jr. and wife Clarice Saldi. Margaret was a doting grandmother to Janine Crisostamo, Annalisa Saldi and husband Alexander Donovan, Charles Saldi, III, and wife Amanda Saldi, Stephanie Ficks and husband Robert Ficks, IV, and Christopher Miller and wife Holly Miller, and great-grandmother to Haley Miller, Tyler Miller, Carly Miller, Virginia Ficks, and Charlotte Ficks. Margaret was preceded in death by her father, Louis Pizzano, her mother, Giuletta Pizzano, her beloved husband, Charles Sr., and beautiful daughter, Julie Crisostamo, as well as her siblings Teresa Grieci, Rose Schepici, Nora Ferrara, Raymond Pizzano, Mary Saldi, and Ellen Festa, and many nieces and nephews. She leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, and kindness that will forever resonate in the hearts of those she touched.

Margaret’s life story is not just a testament to her strength, but also to her capacity to love and give. Her life was not without challenges, but she faced them with unwavering faith and an ever-present smile. We invite you to celebrate Margaret's life by sharing your memories, stories, and photos on her memorial page. She may no longer be with us in person, but her spirit will continue to inspire us every day.

A visitation for Margaret will be held on Thursday, December 26, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Paul Buonfiglio & Sons, 128 Revere Street, Revere, MA. A funeral service will take place on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Funeral Home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at Saint Mary’s Church, 670 Washington Avenue, Revere, MA 02151. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett, MA.