Lauren Elizabeth Alessandro passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the young age of 37. Lauren was the beloved wife of Dennis Alessandro (B.F.D.), cherished daughter of Judith (Kinahan) and Dennis Macdonald (Ret. B.F.D.) of West Roxbury. Loving sister and best friend to Molly Lukas and her husband Edward (B.P.D.), Jillian Dubrow and her husband Paul (Br.F.D.), and Brendan Macdonald (B.F.D.) and his longtime girlfriend Regina Perez. Goddaughter of Janice Kinahan Delosh of West Roxbury. Daughter-in-law of Maureen Buckley-Warren and the late Robert Warren of South Boston and Richard Alessandro and his wife Nichole of Somerville. Devoted sister-in-law of Steven Alessandro and his wife Leslie, Brian Alessandro (B.F.D.) and his fiancé Gabriella Corricelli, Kevin Alessandro and his wife Jasmine, and Michael Alessandro. Best friend and cousin to Taylor, Kelsey, Andrew and Madysen Delosh.
Lauren, especially known as “Auntie Snack Snack”, was the most fun and loving aunt to her nieces Teagan, Madelyn, McKenzie and Emily. She is survived by her many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Lauren was a dedicated nurse at Brigham and Women’s Hospital for many years and had an affinity for serving and healing others. Lauren graduated from Mount Alvernia High School in 2004 and received her BSN from Regis College in 2008. Lauren was known as an avid shopper at Target, Home Goods, TJ Maxx and Home Depot. She loved to travel to Ogunquit and East Hill Farm, and could be frequently found with her Starbuck Lattes, Panera, potato skin pizza from Denos or Golden Temple Chinese food.
Visiting hours will be held Monday evening 3-8 at William J Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street West Roxbury. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 24th at 9am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Theresa Church, West Roxbury.
In Lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lauren may be made to St. Theresa of Avila School, 40 St. Theresa Avenue, West Roxbury, MA, 02132 or online at sttheresaschoolboston.com. All donations will be used to support a scholarship in Lauren’s name (STA Class of 2000).