Of Revere. Passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Wednesday, December 14th. She was 92 years young, two weeks short of her 93rd birthday. Rosa was a native of Montefalcione, Italy where she was born & raised. As a young girl she was educated in Italy, where later she met & married her husband, Antonio. The couple remained in Italy while they had two daughters. In 1961 as a family, they journeyed to the United States, settling in East Boston. They continued growing their family to five children. They made a move to Revere in 1981, where they have remained. Rosa was known as a loving and caring mother who put her family first, she embraced her role as a wife, mother, and matriarch of the family.
She is the beloved wife of the late Antonio DeNapoli of 49 years. Loving mother of Carolina DeNapoli Altomare & husband Mario, Cathy Ferro, Antonio DeNapoli & wife Maria, John DeNapoli & Rosa DeNapoli all of Revere. Cherished grandmother of Paul, Michael, Anthony Ferro and Carlos & Maria. Adored great grandmother of Michael Martins Ferro & Aofie. Dear sister of the late Marie Damore, Concetta Noviello and Giuseppe Mauriello. She is lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, & grandnephews.
Family & friends were respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Wednesday, December 21st, at Vazza’s Funeral Home, Revere. Her funeral was conducted from the funeral home on Thursday, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere. Entombment followed in Woodlawn Cemetery – Versailles Mausoleum, Everett. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105.