Phyllis I. Festa

Phyllis I. (Colameta) Festa, 90+ years of age, devoted wife of over 70 years to the late John R. Festa of Revere, formerly of Everett, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 after a brief illness.
Cherished daughter of the late Anthony and Irma (Fergosi) Colameta. Loving mother of daughter Pamela J. Rao and her husband Joseph, Jr. of Billerica and dedicated son John R. Festa, Jr. of Boston. Adored grandmother to Jennifer McLaughlin of Bedford, NH, and Joseph P. Rao, III of Billerica. Great grandmother to Kaeleigh Malette and her life partner Colin Malette, Nathan McLaughlin and Anna Rao. Great great grandmother to Charlotte Malette. Dear sister of the late Dorothy (Colameta) Cocco. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cherished friends.
Phyllis begun her career working for Coolidge Bank and Trust Company in Everett and then worked for the remainder of her career in the Wire Department for the City of Everett. In her "spare time" after retirement, she organized many "field" trips (AKA Bus trips) for all of her friends to various New England destinations. For many years, Phyllis and her husband Johnny enjoyed dancing, traveling, dining, and entertaining with dear friends. Phyllis also enjoyed her long walks on the first public beach where they lived for the past 12+ years - Revere Beach. Her most precious and loving times were those spent with her family and special friends.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, January 24th in Blessed Mother of the Morning Star – St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Revere. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Donations can be sent to her local Church where she was a devoted parishioner – In memory of Phyllis I. Festa, St. Mary's of The Assumption Parish, 670 Washington Avenue, Revere MA 02151.