Cecile Marie Cohen

Cecile Marie Cohen of Boston formerly of Revere passed away on January 3, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Winthrop on December 6, 1937, to the late Arthur Spagnola and Lena (Ferri). Cecile was a special, pure-hearted soul, who represented the best of what a human being could be and a beacon of unwavering love, support, and thoughtfulness to all who knew her. Cecile's loving spirit was best demonstrated in her dedication to her family, especially her twin sons, Jason and Joshua, whom she always put first in her life.

Cecile lived a life filled with passion and purpose. She worked for decades at New England Medical Center Hospital and the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine, where she developed many close friendships. She had a passion for cooking, Italian culture and entertaining, and for 45+ years she welcomed family, friends and people in need of a loving home to Sunday dinners, the foundation of her family’s culture. She touched so many people and often made an impact if only meeting her for the first time. Everyone who entered her home was greeted with a warm smile and the tantalizing aroma of homemade Italian cuisine. Beyond her culinary interests, Cecile had a love for travel, for jazz, and for the emotive and operatic music of Andrea Bocelli. 

Cecile was a woman who created beauty in ordinary moments and found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She was a loving mother, a supportive friend, and a kind-hearted human being. Her selfless nature and warm heart made her a pillar of strength for those around her. She was a dear sister of the late Arthur Spagnola Jr. and a close sister-in-law to his surviving wife Dottie of Saugus. Adored aunt of the late Michael and Paul Spagnola. 

She will be missed on the earthly plane but will live on forever in our hearts. In memoriam, a funeral mass will be held on Saturday January 11th, at 11am at St. Anthony’s of Padua in Revere, MA (everyone meet at church). Private Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date. 

Cecile's pure spirit and love for her family will forever be cherished. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compassionate Care ALS www.ccals.org. We also invite you to leave your fond memories of Cecile, and upload photos to the memorial page at https://www.buonfiglio.com/obituaries/cecile-cohen.