Giovaninna “Jennie” Josephina (Battaglino) Laurenza

Of Everett. Born September 18, 1934, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 4, 2024. Jennie was the late daughter of Jennie (Picariello) and Antonio Battaglino. Jennie was a wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, and friend to many. Jennie was the devoted wife of John F. (Cal) Laurenza for 49 loving years prior to his passing in 2007. Jennie is survived by her loving children Denise Pennington (Mike) of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Marie Edwards of Everett, Carol Lydon (Jim) of South Boston, Linda O’Malley (Butch) of Melrose, John Laurenza of Brockton, Anthony Laurenza of Everett, and late baby Jennifer. Her son Anthony was a compassionate caregiver to his mother for many years and made sure her remaining years were extra special. She is also survived by her loving brother Anthony (Tony) Battaglino. She leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Christopher, Jenny, Joe, John, Matthew, Aliesha, Christian, Shannon, James, Dylan, Connor, Lauren, Vito, Lucas and Anthony Jr. as well as her loving great grandchildren Tyler, Ryleigh, Avery, Jaxon, Lyla, Julianna, Giovanna, Nico, Cianna, and Landon. She also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Jennie was predeceased by her loving siblings, John Battaglino (Rose), Lillian Riccio (Frank), Ida Goffredo (George), Mary Jacobs (Stanley) and Virginia Teehan (David).
Jennie was a strong and loving woman who lived for her family and friends. Nothing made her happier than cooking big dinners for those closest to her. She loved spending summers with her siblings, their families, and her precious Cal and her children at Nantasket Beach.
Jennie was an avid reader, conquered most Jeopardy questions and won at Scrabble, Pictionary and Trivia Pursuit on every family game night. She was a bookkeeper for Armour Meats prior to getting married. Jennie and Cal enjoyed many years of traveling to Foxwoods.
Jennie will be forever loved and missed by her family and friends.
Funeral Service from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home 331 Main St. Everett on Wednesday, November 13th at 9:00am. Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett at 10:00am. Interment in the Holy Cross Cemetery, 175 Broadway, Malden. The Wake visiting hours will be Tuesday, November 12th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Salvatore Rocco & Sons. Valet Parking provided.