Jeannette I. Festa

Jeannette I. Festa, a beacon of love and joy, was a remarkable woman. Precious to all who crossed her path. Her life journey began in East Boston, Massachusetts, on July 13, 1933 to the late Ernest and Jennie Anzalone. Jeannette passed away on April 18, 2024, at 90 years of age.

Jeannette’s life was a testament to her Loving Nature, as she devoted her time and energy to care for those around her. She was a beloved mother to Karen M. Festa and partner Diane of Wells, Me., Paula A. Bevacqua and husband Stephen of Saugus, Jeannette M. Festa of Revere, Robert R. Festa and wife Deirdre of Andover, and an adored grandmother to Nicole Festa-O’Brien and her husband Jim.

Her warmth extended well beyond her immediate family, touching the lives of countless others. She was a mentor and confidant to her sister Carol Zuffante and husband Jackie of Winthrop, and enjoyed spending time and harmonizing with her late sister Lorraine D’Annolfo Jeannette was an individual who brought to the world  her nurturing spirit and social personality, instantly loved by all.

Jeannette worked diligently for 25 years as a front end manager and cashier in the grocery business and easily made friends with her co-workers and customers alike.

In Revere, Massachusetts, where she resided, Jeannette was a familiar, friendly face, known for her infectious smiles and laughter, and ability to brighten up any day. She was a woman of substance who lived a humble life with grace and dignity, cherishing every moment and making everyday count.  She will be dearly missed by all those fortunate enough to have known her. 

A Visitation for Jeannette will be held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St, Revere, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral from the Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 9:00 am Followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 am in Saint Antony's Church Revere, MA. Jeannette will be laid to rest at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or at www.heart.org.  For guest book please visit www.buonfiglio.com

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