Theresa Petrilli
Of Winthrop
Theresa Louise (Festa) Petrilli, of Winthrop, formerly of Revere, passed away on March 18, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 97. Born on February 28, 1928, to the late James Festa and Louise (Ladere). She was the beloved wife of the late Alberto M. Petrilli. Her commitment to her family was unparalleled. Theresa was a devoted mother to Al Petrilli and his partner, Heather Clucas of Winthrop and David Petrilli and his wife, Kathy of Saugus. Cherished grandmother of Albert Petrilli and his wife, Rachel of Winthrop, Marielle Petrilli and her fianc?, Nick Russo of Burlington and Olivia Petrilli of Saugus. Adored great-grandmother of Adelyn and Ava of Winthrop. Theresa was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Marie C. Petrilli; and her siblings, Florence Penachio, Louise Milano, Helen Toto, Mary Melchiono, Gerard Malio, Joseph Malio, William Malio, Anthony Festa and Joseph Festa. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends she loved to be with.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Marie C. Petrilli cancer fund, 11 Nahant Ave., Winthrop, MA 02152 or Venmo Albert Petrilli, to @mariecpetrillicancerfund For guestbook and complete obituary, please visit www.buonfiglio.com Paul Buonfiglio & Sons Funeral Home
Esta Sweet
She will be greatly missed for the special qualities she brought to the world
Esta (Greenberg) Sweet, recently from West Palm Beach, Florida and formerly of Winthrop, passed away on March 4, 2025. She was 92 years old.
She was the youngest child of the late Phillip and Anna Greenberg and sister of the late Barbara Gloss and Leon Greenberg.
Esta was the cherished wife and leaves behind her devoted husband of 72 years, Harold Sweet. She also leaves behind her loving children, Richard Sweet and his wife, Alicia and Diane Sweet and her partner, Carlos Castillo. Until her last days, she remembered the granddaughters she adored, Adina Ashawini (Sweet Vickery) Maniscalco and Erika (Sweet) Nugiel. Her last moment of joy and delight was learning that Erika and her husband, Max, had given her a great-granddaughter, Eve Maya Nugiel. She also leaves her dear nieces and nephews and their children who will always hold special places in their hearts for funny, creative Auntie Esta.
During her life living in Winthrop by the Sea, Esta made her career as a legal secretary in Boston. Her recreational time was mostly spent helping to create and participate in numerous events in support of Winthrop’s Jewish Community. She and Harold truly enjoyed socializing with their friends. Together they enjoyed travelling and making memories. No matter where she was or who she was with, she was well-known for her wit and humor.
Upon retirement, Esta recreated herself and her unique way of seeing the world by taking art classes at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and becoming an accomplished painter and member of Winthrop’s Art Association. Her work was loved and displayed by those in Winthrop and Florida.
Esta Sweet will be greatly missed by all who knew her for the special qualities she brought to the world.
Norma Gobiel
Retired Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Winthrop Public Schools for 35 years
Norma E. (Beattie) Gobiel of Winthrop, devoted and loving wife for 62 years of the late William “Jim” Gobiel, passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2025 at 95 years old.
Norma was the sister of the late Patricia McGee and her late husband Arthur, Brenda Bertino and her late husband, Joe, the late Gina Cerulli and her late husband, Fred and the late Charles Beattie, all of Winthrop and Joan Pitts of California. She was the loving mother of James J. Gobiel and Peter Gobiel and his wife, Sharon, all of Winthrop, Norma Conley and her husband, Richard of Walpole, Linda Rand of Winthrop and Marc Gobiel and his wife, Pam of Melrose.
Norma (Nana) proudly leaves behind her beloved nine grandchildren; Britney Rand of Groveland, Jessica Woollard and her husband Joe of Winthrop, Katherine Montiero and her husband Michael of Florida, Jennifer Howard and her husband Christian and Jake Rand, all of Winthrop, Kevin Conley and his wife Martine of Georgia, Joseph Gobiel of New York, Christopher Conley of Walpole, Jaime Gobiel of Winthrop and her three great grandchildren: Gia Montiero, Quinn and Crew Howard.
Norma was the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Winthrop Public Schools for 35 years, a position she cherished and performed with the utmost integrity and passion. She was an avid reader, dedicated Bruins and Red Sox fan, a PSA member, former Booster Club member and a 4th of July committee member.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon followed by a funeral mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop at 12:30 PM. Services will conclude with the interment in the Belle Isle section of Winthrop Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Winthrop Charities, 28 Thornton St., Winthrop MA 02152.
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