Rose Marie Desisto

Rose Marie Desisto, a spirited and funny soul, passed away on May 30, 2025. Born in the heart of Boston on January 22, 1937, to Guido and Carmela Ciancarelli, Rose spent her entire life in Revere, Massachusetts, a place she held dear to her heart. A loyal fan of Boston sports, Rose had a special place in her heart for the Bruins and Patriots.

Rose had a fulfilling career as a welfare worker for the State of Massachusetts, showcasing her compassion and dedication. Always striving to help those in need, she was a beacon of hope and a pillar of support in her community. Even after retirement, Rose’s impact continued to resonate with all those she touched.

Rose’s life revolved around her family. She lived in a two-family home with her brother-in-law, Andrew Frongillo, who cared for her after her twin sister’s passing. Rose is survived by her daughter, Carole Stowell, and Carole’s husband, Jim Stowell; her son, Robert Desisto, and his wife, Christy Desisto; and her daughter-in-law, Andrea Desisto. She was a devoted grandmother to Lynne, Amy, Marissa, Gina, Ricky, Anthony, Rob, and Austin, and a loving great-grandmother to Christopher, Gabby, Evie, Charlie, Luke, and Jack.

Rose was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Guido and Carmela Ciancarelli; her first husband, Richie Desisto Sr.; her son, Richie Desisto Jr.; her twin sister, Anna Frongillo; and her second husband, Ed Canty.

We invite you to celebrate Rose’s life, remembering her as the spirited, funny, and loving woman she was. Please share your memories and upload photos to Rose’s memorial page, cherishing the joy she spread and the lives she touched.

A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, with a visitation from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by a prayer service at Buonfiglio Funeral Home, 128 Revere St., Revere, MA. Friends and family are invited to attend. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, MA.