Maria C. "Reo" (Ingemi) Todesca of Westwood on December 28, 2017. Beloved wife of Paul A. Todesca. Devoted mother of Paul A. Todesca Jr. and his wife Gina of Foxboro, and Angelo J. Todesca, of South Boston. Cherished Nonna of Paulie and Gia Todesca. Daughter of the late Mary (Amalfitano) and Joseph Ingemi. Daughter-in-Law to the late Rita (Polito) and Angelo C. Todesca, Jr. Loving Sister of Carol Tierney and Linda Donovan both of Dorchester; Joseph Ingemi of Plymouth, Ron Ingemi of Florida, James Ingemi of Weymouth, Anthony Ingemi of Abington, Robert Ingemi of Wareham and the late Richard Ingemi. Loving Sister-in-Law of Albert M. Todesca of Westwood and Dianne Batista of Canton. Aunt and Great Aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Reo is survived by her Best Friend and Guardian Angel Donna Federico. She was born in South Boston and was a long time Castle Island Association supporter. Reo lived life to the fullest with her outgoing and free-spirited personality. Well known for her delicious cooking, her door was always open and everyone was welcomed with a big smile and hug. She loved the Casino, country music and vacationing in Puerto Rico with the Federico's. Reo had a wonderful sense of humor and was a fiercely independent and proud woman. She fought cancer with courage, grace and dignity. Her strength and perseverance was shown throughout her battle. Reo's spirits were always lifted when her precious grand-children came to visit. Funeral on Tuesday January 2, 2018 at 9:30 AM from the Joseph Russo Funeral Home 814 American Legion Hwy, Roslindale (near Cummins Hwy.) followed by a Funeral Mass at Holy Name Church, 1689 Centre Street, West Roxbury at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday January 1, 2018 from 3 -8 PM. Entombment at St. Michael Cemetery Roslindale. With Reo’s love for flowers we request that any party wishing to send arrangements may do so as early as Sunday due to the holiday.