Jennie G.

Citro

Jennie G. (Pietropaolo) Citro passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday May 29th at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading with her loving family at her side.    She was 93 years of age.

Born and raised in Chelsea, Jennie was one of five daughters of the late Gaetano and Giovanna (Magazzu) Pietropaolo and she attended local schools in Chelsea.

Jennie was married to Romolo M. Citro for 72 years and together raised one daughter and two sons.

Formerly of Chelsea, Jennie and Romolo have been residing in Burlington for the past 45 years.

Jennie was passionately devoted to home and family.  She also worked outside of her home for many years as a Seamstress and later as a banquet hostess for Seiler's Caterers and a receptionist for the Mitre Corp before retiring.

She was a member and past President of the former Chelsea ITAM's Ladies Aux.  In her lifetime she also enjoyed occupying her time reading and completing puzzles.

In addition to her parents Jennie was also predeceased by her daughter Diana M. Telis, her husband Peter, a grandson Salvy J. Citro and her sisters, and their spouses; Mary A. and George V. Welch, Rose and Pat Leone, Grace and Leon Foubert, Josephine and Mickey Drago

Jennie is survived by her beloved husband of 72 years, Romolo M. Citro.

She was the devoted mother of Carmine Citro and his wife Kathleen of Saugus/Ipswich, Guy Citro and his wife Kathy Rappa of Chelsea, the late Diana M. Telis and her husband Peter.

Cherished grandmother of Matthew Citro and his wife Maria, Michael Citro, Mark Citro and his girlfriend Jenna Wolfsgruber, Nicole Marchionda and her husband Karl and the late Salvy J. Citro.

Adored great-grandmother of Luca and Kayla Marchionda.

She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Thursday June 2nd from 4 - 8 P.M.  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  Funeral from the Welsh Funeral Home on Friday June 3rd at 9:30 A.M.  Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere Street, Revere at 11:00 A.M.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Should friends desire, contributions in Jennie's name may be made to a charity of their choice.

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