George A. Tentindo

George Anthony Tentindo of Lexington, formerly of Revere, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at the age of 102. Born in Clinton, Massachusetts on July 17, 1923, to the late Vincenzo and Cesira (Piscopo). George was the beloved husband of 70 years to the late Rita (Citro).

George was an intelligent, introspective, and caring man. His autobiography begins with two quotes which he lived by: "Life is seeing what tomorrow brings!!" and 1 Corinthians 13:13: "And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three, but the greatest is charity." He grew a garden in his backyard on Victoria Street in Revere, where he lived for nearly 60 years. He was a life-long fan of the Boston Red Sox, appreciated classic cars, and enjoyed opera. However, his favorite hobby was reading. He was a voracious reader up until his death and kept a decades-long reading journal in which he took detailed notes. He enjoyed non-fiction in particular, ranging from biographies and histories to scientific books about biology or astrophysics. Even into his 100s, he enjoyed talking about what he was learning and could always be found with a stack of books next to his chair. He chose to remember the goodness in humanity and kept a list of every person who had ever done him a kindness.

At age 5, George was preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister Theresa, all of whom succumbed to tuberculosis in 1928. Miraculously, George survived and was briefly in foster care before being brought in by his Aunt Julia. With the help of his extended family and community, George lived through the Great Depression and graduated Chelsea High School. He found work in shipyards, eventually becoming an electrician in Boston's Navy Yard. He worked on ships during both World War II and the Korean War and narrowly survived an explosion of the USS Leyte. Later, he started a second career as a barber. He opened a barber shop on Shirley Ave in Revere, which eventually moved to Unity Ave in the Beachmont neighborhood. As a barber, he was a reliable presence in many people's lives, listening to their stories and talking politics — most notably with John F. Kennedy during a campaign stop to his barbershop.

He met his late wife Rita at her 21st birthday party; they both lived on Pearl Street in Chelsea and that is also where they started their first home. George was taken by Rita's vibrance and the two were wed at St. Rose Church and started their family. He was a devoted father of Dr. Christine Tentindo of Marblehead; Vincent (and Marylyn Jones) Tentindo of Marblehead; and Nancy Tentindo (and Daniel Finkelman) of Lexington; five grandchildren, Michael Tentindo (and Dr. Ajisa Liti) of Boston, Mark (and Jaleesa) Tentindo of Marblehead, Will Tentindo (and José Sandoval) of Los Angeles, and Amy and Sarah Finkelman of Lexington; two great-grandchildren Hunter and Amelia Tentindo of Marblehead; and his godson Thomas (and Gina) Maniscalco of Danvers.

A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons Funeral Home, 128 Revere St, Revere from 10:30am to 11:30am, followed by a 12pm Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, division of Development & the Jimmy Fund or to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (link for donations sites below). 

Please join us in celebrating George's life and legacy by sharing your memories and photos on his memorial page at www.buonfiglio.com.