Jeanne M. (Peters) Remondi
4/14/2023

Jeanne Marie of Newton (formerly of Cambridge and Brighton) Jeanne M. Remondi passed away on April 14, at 87 years of age. Jeanne was the beloved wife of Joseph F. Remondi for 51 years up until his passing in 2008. Jeanne and Joe’s love of each other and their family was evident to all, and we greatly appreciate the wonderful memories they created for us over the years. Jeanne was a loving mother to Joseph F. Remondi, Jr. and his wife Maureen of Beverly, Jeffrey Remondi and his late wife Linda of Newton, Janine (Remondi) Serra and her husband Tony of Jacksonville, Florida, Jennifer (Remondi) Martini and her husband Daniel of South Boston, and Judith (Remondi) Maffeo and her husband Alan of Dedham. She was happy to be a central figure in the lives of her children, and we appreciate all that she did for us over the years. She is predeceased by her parents, William A. and Margaret (Harrington) Peters and her brothers William (Billy), John Robert (Bobby), Thomas (Tommy), Charles (Charlie), as well as her best friend and partner in crime, Adelaide (Doyle) who passed away in 2021. Jeanne is survived by her sister and close friend, Kathy German, and her sister Molly Kendrick. Jeanne was a beloved, very special nana and friend to Joseph III (Crystal), John (Meg), Angelina (Axel), Felicia, Ashley (Daniel), Caroline (Austin), Daniel, Luke, and Allison. Mom loved talking to her grandkids and kept up with everything that was happening in their lives. She gave them her unconditional support and love, and they always knew nana was on their side. Jeanne was a great-grandmother to Daniel, Brayden, Gunner, Navy, Ledger, Rook, Mikayla, Christian, Jaxson, Olivia, and Joseph IV (J4) She was so happy that her grandchildren found wonderful people to love and share their lives with, and we hope they know how she would have loved to have had more time with each of them. Jeanne was a sister-in-law to John F. Remondi and his wife Dorothy of Boston. Jeanne met her husband Joe in 1956 when they became pen pals by chance after mom saw a magazine advertisement inviting civilians to write letters to soldiers. Through their correspondence, Jeanne and soldier Joe (stationed in Colorado at the time) soon discovered they lived very close to each other - she lived in Cambridge, and he lived in Mattapan. After dad returned home, they married and purchased their first home at 12 Justin Road in Brighton. Mom and dad took in foster children for some time and then raised five children together. Among other parties they hosted, some of our favorites were card game nights in Brighton and Scituate with Jeanne’s brothers and sisters. These games were raucous and legendary in our family as they played cards all night filling the house with laughter and fun. Family gatherings and events over the years fortified the love and loyalty mom and dad had for each other, and it was a good time for all no matter where they were or what they were doing. She loved to plan parties which sometimes included over the top surprises and, thanks to dad’s willingness to support her wild ideas, they were always so much fun. One fourth of July, she surprised everyone by announcing after a huge BBQ dinner that we were all going on a Boston Harbor boat ride to view the fireworks. We all rushed out of the pool, dried off, and carpooled to Boston. Mom was so happy when family or friends dropped in unannounced to say hello and the door to her house was always unlocked, so that you could walk right in and sit down. We would often find mom sitting at her kitchen table, sipping yet another cup of black coffee (always in those stacked paper cups) very happy to see you and smiling as you settled in for a visit. Mom was a talented piano player, amazing cook, and a faithful friend to many. She was very funny and sometimes had a wicked sense of humor. Mom loved scratch tickets and playing slot machines, watching the Red Sox and Celtics, and hosting family and friends at her home. She was not a fan of Bill Belichick, who she called Sunshine. We may never know who put the overalls in Mrs. Murphy’s chowder, but we will always remember mom playing the song on her piano and singing along so loudly you could hear her from the sidewalk in front of our house in Brighton. Jeanne attended Sacred Heart High School in Cambridge. While in her 40’s, she was enrolled in the nursing program at Aquinas College in Newton to study nursing and earned top honors as valedictorian of her class. Joe made sure she had a dorm room to escape from the craziness of home to study in peace, and would provide wine, coffee, and snacks for his wife to share with her dorm mates. Jeanne regularly held Sunday dinners at her house and enjoyed cooking for her children and their families. We have many fond memories of these Sundays and are grateful to have spent this time with her. Jeanne was always very interested in what her kids were doing and loved to hear about their lives. Mom did not want pets of her own, but she always welcomed our dogs to her house. She greeted Jackson and Ginger on Sunday afternoons with the store-bought bones she kept in the freezer for them. Mom enjoyed seeing Ollie showing off his superb listening and winking skills and was always on his best nana behavior at her house. We look forward to remembering the good times through stories, memories, and laughter. As sorry as we are to say goodbye to our mom, we take comfort that she has been reunited with dad, as well as her family and friends, once again. Family and friends are kindly invited to gather for visiting hours at Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 10 Tower St. (opp. Forest Hills MBTA Station) Jamaica Plain on Thursday, April 20 from 4 to 8 pm and then to celebrate her life with a Funeral Mass on Friday, April 21 at 10 am at St. John Chrysostom Church in West Roxbury. She will be interred with Joe at Gethsemane Cemetery where they will be reunited for eternity, never to be apart again.
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