Joan Memmolo

Joan Memmolo, a lifelong resident of Revere, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. Joan was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore "Salvy" Memmolo and the cherished daughter of the late Andrew Russo and Ella (Picariello). She was also the devoted daughter-in-law of the late Angelo and Giovanna Memmolo.
A woman whose heart knew no limits, Joan was the loving mother of three daughters who were her greatest joy: JoAnn Giuffrida and her husband Anthony of Saugus, Andrea Pagano and her husband Robert of Lynnfield, and Sally Ann Teebagy and her husband Jason of Revere. She was the dear sister of the late Irene Littlefield.
Joan's love extended deeply into her growing family. She was a devoted grandmother to Ashley and Russell; Alexandra and Marc; Tayla; Robert and Ashley; Nicole; Frank and Christina; Amanda; Kaylee; Jason and Ava. She was also a doting great-grandmother to Emilia, Robert, and Leo. Her warm presence and boundless affection will continue to live on through each of them.
She was a treasured aunt to Cindy and Michael, Joanne, Angelo, Ralph, and Debi, and a caring sister-in-law to Alessandro and Emmanuela Memmolo, and Pat and Dolly Memmolo. Joan also leaves behind many loving cousins and countless friends whose lives she touched with her generosity and spirit.
A lifelong Revere resident, Joan was the proud owner of Continental Cleaners in East Boston, where she built not just a business, but lasting friendships. If you were fortunate enough to know Joan, you had a friend for life-someone who would feed you, laugh with you, support you, and make you feel at home. She adored all things that sparkled and shined, but nothing shimmered brighter to her than her family.
Family and friends will honor Joan's beautiful life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home in East Boston on Sunday, November 30th, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass celebrating her life will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere on Monday, December 1st at 11:00 AM. Services will conclude with Joan being laid to rest beside her beloved husband Salvy at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.
Joan's legacy of love, warmth, and unwavering kindness will remain in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. May her memory be eternal. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joan, please visit our floral store.