Maria (Sabella) Recchia

Recchia, Maria (SaBella) “Mary” of the North End passed on April 24, 2020 at the age of 98. Born in Boston on April 5, 1922 to the late Vincenzo and Stephanie (Diminio) SaBella. Beloved wife of the late Mario Recchia. Devoted mother of Eleanor Jorgensen of Hamilton , and Deborah Buccieri and her husband David of Revere. Cherished grandmother of John Elia and his wife Kimberley, and David Elia. Dear sister of Bettina Sarpi and her late husband John of Nahant, and the late Ignatius SaBella, Charles SaBella, Frances Mamone, Angela Reppucci, Catherine Giordano, Fanny Cammarata, and Jenny Abramo of Boston. Maria adored her nieces and nephews and was like a second mother to many of them. Maria was a member of the Christopher Columbus Senior Center in the North End and the Golden Age Center in Charlestown. She enjoyed bingo with her friends and loved to read and crochet. She started sewing at the age of 15 and worked as a seamstress for over 40 years in a factory in Boston. In accordance with the CDC’s current restrictions on gatherings due to Covid-19, all services will be held privately. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre St, Newton, MA 02458.

Buonfiglio Funeral Home

Phone: (781) 284-3376

Address: 128 Revere Street Revere MA,

Website: https://www.buonfiglio.com

Service Notes: