Marie A. Silvestri (Buscanera) passed away at the Lahey Clinic of Burlington on New Year’s Day. She was 87. Born and raised in Boston’s North End, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Antoinette (Marino) Buscanera.
A Somerville resident for most of her life, Marie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She took care of her family at home and enjoyed many years working with her husband. She helped operate Gino Silvestri Business Machines for many years. Marie and Gino also had a travel agency for 20 years. And of course, they benefited from many travel opportunities. Marie organized many trips for her family and friends in Italy, the Caribbean and the Pacific, creating lasting memories and fun times for everyone. She was a talented writer and put that ability to good use in her business activity. Marie also enjoyed crafts and knitting. Gino dubbed Marie’s group of friends the” Knit Wits Club” as they spent a few evenings together monthly making various knitted items of clothing and crafts. She was a kind and generous woman and will be missed by those who knew her.
The beloved wife of the late Gino Silvestri who passed away in 2008, Marie was a loving mother to Jean DePiano and her husband William of Reading, Linda O'Neil and her husband John of Revere, Robert Silvestri of Somerville, and Paula Grasso and her husband Michael of Medford.
She was a loving grandmother to William DePiano, Garret and Cameron O’Neil, Alex, Julia and Luke Silvestri; and Michael and Gina Grasso. The dear sister of Janet Galvin and her husband Dennis, the late Vincent Buscanera, Marie also leaves her sister-in-law Carol Buscanera, who was like a sister to her. Marie was also the sister-in-law of the late Angelo and Louise Silvestri and leaves many dear nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit at the McLaughlin-Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., Woburn, on Thursday, January 7th from 4:30 to 6 PM. And again on Friday morning at 9 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 AM in St. Ann Church, 399 Medford Street, Somerville. Services will conclude with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington.
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