Catherine C. "Sissy" (Potter) Novello, a 23 year resident of Saugus and former 25 year resident of Medford and Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 in her home in Saugus. She was 72 years old.
Sissy was born in Boston on August 1, 1943, a daughter of the late William T. Potter and Catherine (McGonagle) Potter. She grew up in Charlestown where she attended St. Mary's Parochial School and Charlestown High School. Sissy was a homemaker for the majority of her life, taking care of her beloved family.
Sissy is the beloved wife of 48 years to Tino F. Novello Jr. She is the devoted mother of Kimberly Novello of Malden and Tino F. Novello III of Saugus. She is the beloved sister of Billy Potter of Waterville, Maine, Helen Peneau of Billerica, Louise Potter of Charlestown, Therese English and her husband John of Braintree, and the late John Potter. Sissy is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Tyler.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Sissy's Funeral on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 9 A.M. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by her Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, 55 Warren St. Charlestown at 10 A.M. Her burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. Visiting hours will be on Friday, December 11, 2015 from 4 to 8 P.M. in the funeral home.