Elena Marie Rossi

Rossi, Elena Marie (Picardi), age 95, of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026.

Beloved wife of the late Henry A. Rossi. Devoted mother of Lorraine Drapek and her partner, Steve Taylor; Ronald Rossi and his wife, Jo-Ann; Thomas Rossi and his partner, Tiffany Giannato; and the late Richard Rossi. Loving grandmother of Lauren Drapek and her husband, Michael Scarpati; Michelle Sutton and her husband, Michael; Colleen Drapek and her husband, Greg Findlay; Amanda Kalavantis and her husband, Christos; Ronald Rossi and his partner, Taiz Ortiz; Tiana Rossi; and Micayla Rossi. Cherished great-grandmother of Henry Scarpati, Gemma Sutton, Rory Sutton, Nicholas Kalavantis, and Giovanna Kalavantis. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, as well as her treasured dog, Lulu.

Elena was predeceased by her parents Amato and Sophia Picardi, as well as her siblings Louis Picardi, Carlo Picardi, Antonio Picardi, Gerardo Picardi, Pasqualina Picardi, and Emerico Picardi.

Family was everything to Elena. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends. As a young woman, she worked as a seamstress, and later in life she continued to enjoy sewing. Above all else, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her the greatest joy. Elena will be remembered for her warmth, devotion to her family, and the love she shared so generously with everyone around her.

For her final 6 years she resided at Sunrise of Lynnfield where she treated staff as part of her family and more importantly how they treated her as well.

Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere Street, Revere, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Revere, at 10:30 a.m. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elena’s memory, and in memory of her son Richard, to The Angel Fund for ALS Research at theangelfund.org