Marianna Rosa

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Marianna "Mary" Cutrona Rosa, 91, on October 27, 2025.
Mary was born on February 18, 1934, in Tunisia, where she spent the first 20 years of her life surrounded by the love of her family before immigrating to the United States. As an immigrant, Mary overcame many obstacles as she acclimated to life in the United States and that grit and determination was evident throughout her life no matter the struggle she encountered. She made her home in East Boston and later Revere, where she and her husband, Prisco "Joe", raised their two children, Tina and Anthony.
Family was the center of Mary's world. Her happiest moments were spent surrounded by loved ones, sharing laughter, stories, and-above all-food. A gifted cook, she poured her heart into every dish she made. Friends and family eagerly awaited her arrival at gatherings, wondering if she might bring her famous eggplant parmesan, pistachio cake, cinnamon twirl cookies, or cookie chip, as she called them. Whatever the dish, Mary's food nourished not only the body but the soul, leaving behind memories as rich and comforting as her recipes.
Mary's generous spirit, compassionate heart, and listening ear touched everyone who knew her. Her legacy will live on through the love she gave so freely and the traditions she leaves behind. She will be deeply missed, yet her example will continue to inspire her family to carry on in her thoughtful and loving way.
Mary is predeceased by her husband, Prisco "Joe" Rosa, married for 60 years, her parents, Salvatore and Francesca Cutrona; her siblings, Pino Curtrona, Joanne Epifania, and Angela Hoole. She is survived by her loving children: Tina Ciampa and her husband Carmine of Kingston, NH, and Anthony Rosa and his wife Erika of Revere, MA. She will be forever cherished by her grandchildren: Stefanie DeRosa and her husband Michael of Merrimac, MA; Serina Aguieiras and her husband Bruno of East Hampstead, NH; and Samantha Rosa of New York. Mary was also blessed and adored her four great-grandchildren: Ellie and Marlo DeRosa of Merrimac, MA, and Addison and Jayden Aguieiras of East Hampstead, NH. Survived by her dear sister-in-law Janet Rosa of Revere, MA and brother-in-law Jim Hoole of Florida. Predeceased by her brother-in-laws, Alfonso DiPietro and Pat Rosa and sister-in-law, Assunta DiPietro. Mary was a dear aunt to many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.
Mary's life was a gift to all who knew her, and her memory will be treasured always.
Our family is deeply grateful for the compassionate care provided by the entire staff at Katzman Family Center for Living.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Mary's name may be made to her favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 T: 800-805-5856.
Family and friends will honor Mary's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, East Boston, on Monday, November 3rd from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and again on Tuesday morning at 8:30 AM before leaving in procession to St. Anthony's of Padua Church in Revere for a 10:00 AM funeral mass. Services will conclude with Mary being laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett with her beloved husband. May they rest in peace. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Marianna, please visit our floral store.