Theodora J. Mantia

Theodora “Teddi” J. Mantia of Revere, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on January 12, 1938, to her loving parents, Joseph and Jennie Palermo. Teddi lived a life full of kindness, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, James "Jamie" P. Mantia II. Teddi is survived by her husband of 67 years, James P. Mantia; daughters Doreen Steele of Revere, Jodi Mantia of Revere, and Deanne Mantia of East Boston; daughter- in-law Farrah Forte of Saugus; grandchildren Nicole and Marc Silvestri of Revere, Jennifer and Justin Hill of Winthrop, Chris and Steph Steele of Hingham, BJ and Alex Neil of Salem, NH, Brandon Neil and Danielle Soden of Peabody, Lorenzo, Tia, and Luke Keegan of Saugus; and great grandchildren, Sienna and Saige Silvestri, Isla Hill, Theresa, Lucy, and Emma Steele, Christopher and Cartier Neil and soon-to-come baby boy Neil.

Teddi will be remembered for her generous heart, homemade cooking, and being “Grammy” for all who entered her home. In retirement, she could be found at the front desk at Mantia Sisters Dance Academy. Her welcoming smile, strength and generosity touched all who knew her.

A visitation will be held Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St., Revere. The Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at St. Anthony's Church in Revere at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation hour starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment to follow at Puritan Lawn Cemetery in Peabody. In lieu of flowers, we encourage you to donate to a charity close to your heart. For the guestbook, please visit www.buonfiglio.com.

The Family would also like to express gratitude to Dr. Temel and her oncology team at MGH and Care Dimensions Hospice Services.