James DeSisto Obituary
James “Jim” Michael DeSisto, born July 7th, 1943, of Revere, Massachusetts passed away peacefully with loved ones at his side on January 4th, 2025, at the age of 81. James, lovingly known as “Jim”, or “Jay” is predeceased by his parents Albert DeSisto and Josephine (Brunaccini), brothers Joseph and Robert DeSisto, sisters Marie Morris and Bernice DeSisto, and Nephew John Paul Morris. He is survived by his brother Paul DeSisto and husband Scott of Lynn, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. James served his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Later in life he bartended where he shared his love for making people laugh, always having a perfectly delivered joke to tell. His humor will be greatly missed.
His family would like to thank the staff at The Lifecare Center as well as compassionate ICU staff at Melrose-Wakefield hospital for the care James received and the support given to his family.
A Visitation will be held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 11:00am to 12:30pm followed by a Prayer Service in the Funeral Home at 12:30pm. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.
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