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JOSEPH RESTI Obituary
A 1979 graduate of Winchester High School and a 1983 graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Joe was born in Winchester and was passionate about many things, but first and foremost was his family. The son of the late Gertrude Ann (Smigelski) and Joseph Resteghini, Joe will forever be remembered by his sister Joanne Carleton of Duxbury, his brothers Jim Resteghini of Duxbury, Paul Resten and his wife Donna of Mashpee, and several nieces and nephews whom he adored and who idolized him. They are Jennifer Carleton Murphy and her husband Ryan of Scituate, Amanda Resten, of Providence, Joseph Resten and his wife Patricia of Foxborough, Jeffrey Resten of Somerville. He was also known lovingly as "Uncle Doink" to his great-niece Paige Murphy and great-nephew Graham Murphy of Scituate.
His other passions included his legion of dear and great friends, who were all such a big part of his life. A frequent presence on the sidelines at Boston College Football Games, Joe was an avid member of the BC Gridiron Club, and a familiar face and friend to many in Boston's North End. Joe was also a local legend in the wine business, and it was that business and more importantly the people that he met through it that became a big part of his life and love. Joe served as a mentor to so many, and in honor of that legacy a scholarship fund to annually benefit a deserving Winchester High School Senior has been set up by his family and friends. For anyone wishing to remember Joe in this fashion we ask you to do so by visiting The Joe Resti Memorial Scholarship Fund https://www.gofundme.com/26bh8-joe-resti-memorial-scholarship-fund
Visiting Hours will be held at the Lane Funeral Home, 760 Main St. (Rte. 38), WINCHESTER, on Thursday, June 20th, 3 - 7 pm with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at Holy Family Church, 601 Tremont St., Duxbury, MA, Friday at 10 am, followed by Joe's Interment at the Mayflower Cemetery, Tremont Street in Duxbury. For online condolences please visit lanefuneral.com Lane Funeral Home
Winchester
781.729.2580
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Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH RESTI
Steve Smith
June 11, 2024
Joe:
Think of you with fond memories.
You are missed!
Love,
Steve Smith
Steve Smith
June 11, 2023
Joe:
Missing you.
With love,
Steve Smith
Steve Smith
June 20, 2019
Joe:
You left us way too early!
You will live on in our hearts.
With love.
Steve Smith
June 20, 2019
Big Joe..... Love you buddy! I've know Joe over 30 years and I can honestly say he is one of the best people to ever enter my life. Consistently smiling, always ready with a hug, always saying something positive. You will truly be missed my friend, may god bless your soul; rest in peace...
Orazio DeLuca & Family
Marc Nasser
June 20, 2019
Joe you will be deeply missed! May God Bless your Soul!
June 19, 2019
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Joe Resti
To Joey's loving family, we send our love and sympathy to each of you,
The Murphy Family
Carl, Gigi, Raquel, Bianca Lorenzetti
June 19, 2019
The definition of a "true friend", Joe will always hold a special place in our hearts and souls! We feel honored to have been a part of this great mans life, we will always cherish the many great memories and times we spent with Joe. He will be missed greatly by all that knew him! Thoughts of love and prayers, and condolences to the entire family!
You were the hardest working person I knew, my dear brother Joe. We were so proud of you and all you accomplished. Yet, you yourself were so humble.
Joanne Carleton
June 19, 2019
Carly Pariseau
June 19, 2019
The BC Gridiron gatherings and football games will not be the same without you. Sending my deepest condolences to your loved ones. Go Eagles!
Barrie Brian
June 19, 2019
Joey....
Joe Colitti
June 18, 2019
Oh Joey how I'll miss you. My memories of you and your incredible zest for life will be with me forever. Cape Cod will never be the same without you. Jason's, BZ's, PUD fruit sign on Lower County Rd (only we know about that). Bullethead Is smiling above as one of his Jason's brothers joins him at the greatest party in the universe. Rest In Peace my brother. I'll miss you so!!
Paul Resten
June 18, 2019
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I will always remember you Joe as a very kind and generous man. Always making sure those around you felt welcome and included. The life of the party for sure. RIP.
Paula Chambers
June 18, 2019
A wonderful person who will be missed by many. Thoughts & prayers to the whole family at this difficult time... Paula, Dana & Emily Chambers
June 18, 2019
A wonderful person who will be missed by many. Thoughts & prayers to the whole family...
Wendy Lois
June 18, 2019
All very warm and fun memories with Joe on the Cape, from Jason's to BZ's and Gina's By The Sea, Chapin and Mayflower Beaches, and all the great summer bands. Joe was always smiling, right in there with his friendship at our weddings, golfing and being his sentimental self by staying in touch. He will be greatly missed. Love you, Joe!!!!
June 18, 2019
What's to say about someone that you admired...You will be missed
Fun Times..
Bob Ganno
June 18, 2019
We will always have Joe in our Prayers and Thoughts. We will always remember the good times with Joe and his Family Members. God Bless.
Stephen Hurley
June 17, 2019
My thoughts and prayers with a heavy heart go out to Joe's family during this most difficult time. Joe was the real deal, a kind-hearted gentleman whose presence would light up a room with his charismatic personality. Joe will be sorely missed, God Bless! With heartfelt condolences, Stephen Hurley
Jan Uvanitte
June 17, 2019
Joe lived for family. He will be watching over always. Love you Joe ❤ Our prayers are with all of you. God bless.
Jan, Dan, Jason
Michael Lasalandra
June 17, 2019
RIP wine man
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