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Jean (Boccuzzi) Digiovanni

July 19, 1942 — June 10, 2023

Jean Rose (Boccuzzi) DiGiovanni, died peacefully on June 10, 2023 with her loving family at her side. She was the beloved wife of James DiGiovanni to whom she had been happily married for almost 60 years.

Jean was born in Chelsea on July 19, 1942 and later moved to Revere where she grew up. Jean was daughter of the late Ralph and Jennie (Caputo) Boccuzzi. She graduated from Revere High in 1960. She worked at John Hancock in Boston until she became a mom. When her daughters were grown, she worked for Bailey's Studios and Dr. Kaye and Dr. Eidelman office where she worked for the last 38 years. Jean's world revolved around her family, she was the girls Blue Bird Leader, member of PTA, hostess to many of the girls' friends. Her home was always open to everyone. Jean always cherished her family and her greatest enjoyment was being with them and knowing that they were healthy and happy. Jean enjoyed going to Lake Forest Resort, in East Wakefield NH where she had many friends. Jean was a devout parishioner of St. Anthony's Church in Revere where she was a member of Ladies Sodality/Sunshine Girl for many years. She was also a parishioner of St. Williams Church in Tewksbury where she resided for the last 12 years.

Besides her husband James, she is survived by her two daughters Debra J. and her husband Max Gouveia of Boston and Lisa M. and Vito Iacovone of Chelmsford. Jean also leaves behind 4 grandchildren whom were the love of her life. Max Gouveia and his Fiancé' Casey MacDonald, Carly Gouveia, Evan Gouveia and Antonio Iacovone. Jean could be seen at every sporting event cheering on all her grandchildren, even making it to 3 hockey games and a cheering competition all in one day. She is also survived by her brother Ted Boccuzzi of Webster, NY and sister Maryann Cronin of North Carolina. She also leaves behind many close friends and family.

Funeral from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 10:00am. Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. A Visitation will take place on Thursday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the funeral home. Entombment Woodlawn Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or at www.cancer.org or to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or at www.stjude.org or a charity of your choosing. For guest book please visit wwwbuonfiglio.com.

St Anthony's of Padua Cath Church

Phone: (781) 289-1234

Address: 250 Revere St Revere MA,

Service Date: Friday June 16th, 2023

Service Time: 11:00 am

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