Rosemarie Molea

Rosemarie (Gaeta) Molea of Revere, MA, entered into eternal rest on August 27, 2025, at the age of 82.

Rosemarie was a woman who lived life fully—on her own terms and with her own unmistakable style. A spirited soul with a sharp wit, a love of perfection, and yes, a little bit of a controlling streak, she traveled the world by land and by sea, collecting experiences, memories, and stories along the way. When not on a cruise or exploring new places, she found comfort and joy walking along Revere Beach, the shoreline she called home.

She leaves behind a devoted family who adored her strength and fire: her children Stephen P. Molea and his wife Michele of Revere, Sheila Nappi and her husband Adam of Maine and Sheryl Molea and her partner Steven of South Carolina. She was the beloved sister of Linda Odierno, cherished grandmother to Tiffany R. Brandt, Brittany M. Molea, Stephen J. Molea, Gianna Nappi, Maria Nappi, and John P. Nappi, and a proud great-grandmother to Emma and Ava Brandt.

Rosemarie was predeceased by her husband, Phillip S. Molea, and her parents, Mario and Rosa (Zecchino) Gaeta.

The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to her dedicated in-home care team, who brought comfort, laughter, and dignity to Rosemarie’s final year, as well as to the team at Care Dimensions Hospice. In her final days, Rosemarie was lovingly supported by what was affectionately dubbed her “F@#! You Club”—a circle of strength, humor, and loyalty that embodied her fearless and unapologetic approach to life.

A Visitation will be held at Buonfiglio Funeral Home on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 4:00–7:00PM. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Rosemarie’s honor to the PSP & CBD Foundation at https://pspcbdfoundation.org/honor/.

Rosemarie lived without regrets, loved fiercely, laughed often, and left her family and friends with memories as unforgettable as she was