Claire A. Reed

Reed, Claire (Ianuzzi) of Revere passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 23, 2026, at the age of 93. Born in Boston on July 21, 1932, to the late John Iannuzzi and Ella (Santella). Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Reed.

Claire was a woman who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Her love for her family was unrivaled, and she had a profound connection with Siberian Huskies. Claire had an adventurous spirit, from her annual trips to her summer home in New Hampshire to her deep-sea fishing escapades. She had a penchant for mushroom picking and even enjoyed the occasional trip to the casinos. She embraced the thrill of a live concert, attending performances from Rod Stewart to Elton John, Billy Joel and the Righteous Brothers with her son Ronald. Yet, amidst all her adventures, it was the tranquility of a stormy beach and the satisfaction of collecting quahogs that truly brought her peace.  She enjoyed taking her son Ronald, nephews, and sister-in-law Betty canoeing up the Ipswich River and losing paddles many times (always an adventure).  She had a love for swimming and as a child swam across White Pond in Concord.  

One of Claire's most cherished memories was when Frank Sinatra held her hand and serenaded her with a song, a moment that she spoke of with a twinkle in her eye. She was also fondly remembered by Tony Spinazola, the renowned Boston Globe food critic, who would join her for Sunday dinner once a month. "The greatest pleasure in life is love," Euripides once said, and Claire lived this truth daily. She loved deeply and was deeply loved in return.

A devoted mother to Robert L. Reed Jr. and his wife Joyce T. of FL, and Ronald R. Reed and his wife Christina M. of Revere. She was an adored grandmother of Jacqueline Duratti and her husband Kenneth, Monica Nardone and her husband Jeffrey Jr., and the late Robert C. Reed. A cherished great grandmother of Dylan, Jeffrey III, and Mia. She was a dear sister to the late Robert Ianuzzi. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "It is not the length of life, but the depth of life." Claire's life, like the ocean she loved, was deep and vast, filled with love, adventure, and a profound sense of wonder.

Funeral from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 9:00am followed by a 10am Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. A Visitation will be held Sunday from 3pm to 7pm. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or at www.alz.org.

As we mourn the loss of this extraordinary woman, we also celebrate her life and the love she spread. To paraphrase Dr. Seuss, "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." Claire's life was a testament to this sentiment. We invite you to share your memories of Claire and upload photos to her memorial page at www.buonfiglio.com, as we come together to remember a life lived to the fullest.