James R. Santosuosso

Of Revere. It is with a heavy heart we announce the peaceful passing of James R. Santosuosso 80, on October 6, 2023, from acute organ failure at Mass General Hospital, Boston. A lifetime resident of Revere, he was the loving husband of the late Christine (Pike) Santosuosso of Revere, the proud father of, and survived by his children Jean Young, Beth Blumenfeld, Leigh Santosuosso, James Santosuosso Jr., Julie Santosuosso, Amy LaVoie, Lorna Santosuosso, Paul Santosuosso, their spouses, & his grandchildren Deanna Santosuosso, John Young, Matthew Santosuosso, & Ethan LaVoie. The son of the late Theresa and Albert Santosuosso, brother to Joe Santosuosso & Nancy Collins.

James was a successful, accomplished builder, and owner of Jeanie Homes for over 60 years, building and remodeling homes, and businesses in Revere and the surrounding communities. He was exceptionally skilled in various trades, and took a great deal of pride in the quality of his work. James Raised his family in his original Model home in Revere which he built at the age of 18, and lived there until his passing. He will be missed by family & friends.

Funeral Mass services took place at St. Anthony’s Church on Thursday Oct. 12, followed by private burial services at Puritan Memorial Lawn Peabody, where James will be laid to rest alongside his beloved Christine. Kindly send donations to St. Jude’s, in memory of James, his favorite charity for the children.