Rita (Citro) Tentindo

Rita M. (Citro) Tentindo of Revere died peacefully on September 15, 2020 at home surrounded by her family and with her husband of 70 years by her side. She was 92. Born in East Boston to Italian Immigrants Michelina and Carmine Citro, she moved with her family to Chelsea where she grew up with her four brothers and attended St. Rose and Shurtleff Schools. She left school after 9th grade to support her family. She met George Tentindo at her 21st birthday party. They married in 1950 and with their three children and moved to Revere in 1959. Although she lived in Revere for 58 years, she was a Chelsea girl at heart and told many colorful stories of her youth there. In 2017, she and George moved to Lexington to live with their daughter. Rita was a dedicated wife, mother and daughter caring for her family throughout her life. She and George raised their children and created a loving and beautiful home on Victoria Street in Revere. She was known for her delicious and creative cooking, making Italian dishes by instinct and often using the fresh tomatoes that grew in their garden. She also enjoyed gardening and collecting antique glassware and china. Throughout her life, she worked outside the home as a seamstress and waitress. Having missed so much of her education herself, she placed extra value on education for her children. Rita had a vibrant personality, a gregarious nature and was extremely social. She was not afraid to chat up anybody. She had a generous heart and supported many charities. She was resilient and resourceful, traits born of hard work and sacrifice. She is survived by her husband George of Revere, their three children Dr. Christine Tentindo of Marblehead; Vincent (and Marylyn) Tentindo of Marblehead; and Nancy (and Daniel Finkelman) of Lexington; five grandchildren, Michael Tentindo (and Ajisa Liti) of Boston; Mark (and Jaleesa) Tentindo of Marblehead; Will Tentindo of Los Angeles; and Amy and Sarah Finkelman of Lexington; and two great-grandchildren Hunter and Amelia Tentindo of Marblehead. She is also survived by her brother Romolo (and Jennie) Citro of Burlington; her godson Thomas (and Gina) Maniscalco of Danvers; and her der friend Janet Maniscalco of Chelsea. Due to the current spike in Covid-19, the guidelines issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and local officials, funeral services will be privately held for the immediate family under the direction of the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere, Ma 02151. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Please sign the guestbook or share a memory, www.buonfiglio.com. At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Rita’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

Buonfiglio Funeral Home

Phone: (781) 284-3376

Address: 128 Revere Street Revere MA,

Website: https://www.buonfiglio.com

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