Matilde Amico

Matilde Amico (Giambra), of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away on April 8, 2024, at the age of 84. Born in Santa Caterina Villarmosa, Sicily, on September 3, 1939.  Matilde was the beloved daughter of the late Iluminato Giambra and Giuseppina (Benincasa) Giambra.

She was the loving wife of the late Giuseppe Amico, and the cherished mother of  Antonella (Carmelo) Cucuzza of Revere, Sal Amico of Revere, and Joseph (Elizabeth) Amico of Peabody. Matilde was a devoted grandmother to Angelo (Britney) Cucuzza, Melissa (Paul) Powers, Joseph Cucuzza, and Kathryn Amico and Joseph Amico. She leaves behind her dear sister Carmela Giambra. She was preceded in death by her brother Cologero Giambra and his wife Giuseppina, and her sister Carmela's husband, Liborio. Matilde also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews.

Matilde came to the United States in August of 1971 with her family, residing in East Boston before settling in Revere.  In 1978, she proudly became a US citizen.  She held several jobs, but her favorite role was being Nonna to her five grandchildren.  She was an avid baker and cook and enjoyed sharing her love of food with friends and family.  She took great joy in helping raise her grandchildren.  She enjoyed taking walks on the beach with her husband and spending time playing cards and sharing stories with her friends.  Her love for her husband of 56 years was immeasurable.

Visitation for Matilde will be held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St, Revere, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Revere, on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 10:30am, with a short service before at the funeral home starting at 9:30am. Matilde will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Mausoleum.

We invite those who knew and loved Matilde to share memories, stories, and photos on her memorial page. Each shared memory offers comfort and serves as a lasting tribute to a courageous woman who touched so many lives.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Care Dimensions, Ste. B-102, 75 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA 01923 or at giving.caredimensions.org.  For guest book please visit www.buonfiglio.com