Marina (Centofanti) Monteiro, age 53, of Tewksbury passed away on Friday, July 19th, at Lahey Clinic Medical Center of Burlington. Raised and educated in Somerville, she was the daughter of Eva (DiCenso) Centofanti and the late Giuseppe Centofanti. Marina moved to Tewksbury almost 20 years ago. She was very loving and had a special relationship with all of the children in her large family, who adored her. Marina was very happy, funny and full of life. She had a big personality, enjoyed football, and loved hosting parties.
Marina was the beloved wife of Antonio “Tony” Monteiro, and the devoted mother of Michael Anthony Monteiro and Anthony Joseph Monteiro. She was the dear sister of Pasquale Centofanti of Somerville, Leonilda Centofanti of Chandlee, Arizona, and the late Mario Centofanti. Marina was a loving sister-in-law to many, and the adoring aunt of 17 nieces and nephews, one great niece and two great nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with Marina’s family in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Friday, July 26th from 4 pm through 8 pm, and again on Saturday at 9 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner St., Medford, at 10 am. Services will conclude with entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.