Christina Cantillo

Christina Marie Cantillo (Polito), known affectionately to those closest to her as Chrissy, departed this earthly life on December 3, 2024, at the age of 36. Born and raised in the historic city of Boston, Massachusetts, Christina's presence was a beacon of creativity and artistic passion, her love for music, theatre, and drawing brightening the lives of all who knew her.

Christina is survived by a loving family: her father, Douglas Polito and his partner Corrinne of Fort McCoy, FL; her sister, Michelle Kirchofer and her husband Greg of Rochester, NH; her brother, Steven Rutherford and his wife Shalyn of Farmington, NH; her grandmother, Lottie Rutherford of Mansfield, MA; her cherished nieces and nephews-Riley, Carter, Cambree, Gavin, Lorelai, Tristyn and Kalliope; as well as her devoted partner, Ryan Levia of Canton, MA. Chrissy is also survived by many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.

She now joins in eternal rest her mother, Diane Polito; her late husband, Dominic Cantillo III; grandmother, Lois Polito; grandfathers, Chester Rutherford and Richard O. Polito.

A graduate of the Massachusetts Hospital School in Canton, MA, Christina exemplified strength and determination in every endeavor she pursued. She touched many hearts with her creative expressions and maintained a vibrant spirit throughout her life.

The family will hold a service to celebrate Christina's life on a date to be determined. They request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation of MetroBoston-an organization that was very close to Christina's heart. Donations can be made through their website at https://www.ucpboston.org.

The family extends its heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff at MGH Boston's Ellison 14 Unit for the exceptional care and compassion shown to Christina over the past year.

Arrangements for Christina's services are entrusted to Boston Cremation of Malden, MA. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all those whose lives she touched.