Ciriello, Jacqueline (Brienza) of West Roxbury, formerly of Roxbury and Dorchester, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Michael Ciriello. Devoted mother of Michael J. Ciriello of Dorchester; Jacqueline M. Ciriello-Pitts and her husband Brian Pitts of Andover; and Marc Ciriello of Brookline. Loving Nanee of Emme, Drew, and Avery Pitts. Treasured sister of the late Beverlyann Mazzarella and aunt of Donna Ziniti, Kimberly Trombly, and the late John Mazzarella. Cherished cousin, aunt, great aunt, and lifelong friend to many, as well as dear colleague at Nixon Peabody LLP.
Visiting hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury on Tuesday, May 20th from 4-7pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Wednesday, May 21, at 10am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Theresa of Avila Church in West Roxbury at 11am (To view the live-stream of the Funeral Mass https://www.sttheresaparishboston.com/ ). Private burial to follow. Donations may be made in Jacqueline’s memory to Friends of the Public Garden, 69 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 02108.