Joan Francis DeNofrio

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Joan DeNofrio on December 14, 2025. Joan was a woman of immense strength, a dedicated family woman, and a passionate sports enthusiast. Born in Boston to Nicola and Rose Montanaro, Joan spent 90 vibrant years in Revere, a city she deeply loved and proudly called home.

Joan graduated from Revere High School in 1947 and remained a cherished and active member of the Revere community for decades. She took great pride in her Italian heritage and the beloved city where she spent nearly her entire life. Her spirit and generosity touched the lives of many in Revere, and she nurtured lifelong friendships, especially with her classmates from Revere High School and fellow members of the Revere Women’s Club.

Joan found her soulmate in Angelo Michael "Shadow" DeNofrio, with whom she shared 41 wonderful years of marriage before his passing. She was a proud and loving mother to her three sons: Michael, Robert, and David. Joan’s family grew to include her daughters-in-law Erin, Renee, and Tina, who together formed the core of her family life.

Her love and warmth extended to her grandchildren—Casey and her husband Keith Daly, Angelo and his husband Michael Kelly, Mario, Kelcee, Sydney, Mia, and Zachary—and great- grandchildren, Breigh and James Daly. Joan’s embrace also included her niece Michelle and husband William Doyle, and she held close memories of her sister Diana Frauton, nephew Dana Frauton, and niece Lisa Frauton, who preceded her in death.

After raising her children, Joan returned to the workforce as a bookkeeper at Day Square Builders and Supply Company in East Boston, where she was valued for her dedication and expertise. In her later years, she served as a nurse’s aid at both the A.C. Whelan and Abraham Lincoln schools in Revere, caring for students and staff with compassion.

Joan’s passions were many and varied. She cherished reading, hosting family holidays, watching the Red Sox, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and engaging with neighbors. In recent years, she found peace and joy in gazing out at Revere Beach from her home, savoring the beauty of her surroundings.

Joan leaves behind a legacy defined by family gatherings, generosity, and unconditional love. Her spirit will continue to inspire those who knew her, and her memory will be celebrated in countless stories and fond reflections.

A funeral service for Joan will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at Buonfiglio Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will follow at Saint Anthony's Parish, 250 Revere Street, Revere, MA, with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm Street, Everett, MA.