Christine M. Bossi
A woman of faith and grace
Funeral services were held for Christine M. (Noyes) Bossi, long time East Boston resident, who died peacefully on Monday, December 8th at the Kaplan Family Hospice House following a long well lived life, She was 91 years old.
Christine was born on January 6, 1934, in Boston to her late parents, George Noyes and Veronica (McGurin). She was one of six girls who were raised and educated in East Boston. Christine was a graduate of the Girls Fitton School, Class of 1951. She married her longtime love, Michael Bossi on September 4, 1961 and continued to live in East Boston where they raised their four children. She was completely devoted to her family and embraced every aspect of motherhood. She was very present in her children’s lives and demonstrated living her Catholic faith. She was known as a woman of faith and grace. She was kind, caring and charitable.
She later returned to the workforce in an administrative role for General Container for over 20 years. Christine was a daily communicant between her parish at Sacred Heart Church in East Boston and St. Anthony’s Shrine in Boston. She enjoyed listening to music and loved to dance. She was a continually active person, who exercised daily and enjoyed walking.
In retirement, Christine volunteered at the Sacred Heart Church, the Museum of Science, and Spaulding Rehabilitation Center and was an active member of the Winthrop Senior Center.
Upon moving to Brooksby Village In 2020, she became an engaged resident and liaison. Both she and her husband enjoyed wintering in Florida for several years, but home was with her family. She cherished her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Faith and family defined Christine.
The beloved wife of 57 years of the late Michael A. Bossi, Sr., she was the loving mother of Laureen (Laurie) Cappello and her husband, Matty of Boston’s North End. Michael Bossi Jr. and his wife. Bonnie Parker Bossi of Ft. Myers, FL, Stephen Bossi of East Boston, and Donald Bossi and his wife, Susan of Saugus; cherished grandmother of Matthew Cappello, IV and his wife. Saveria, Laurina Cappello and her husband, Ian, Sadie Bossi and fiancé, Michael DeVito, Kaileigh Bossi and Austin Bossi; adored great grandmother of Santino Michael, and Carmela Christine; the dear sister of Georgia Arsenault, Patricia Smarella and Anna Caldarelli, and the late Veronica “Vera” Noyes and Claire Peruzzi. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
At the family’s request, flowers are OMITTED, donations in Christine memory may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 45 Brooks St. East Boston, MA 02128 or to Care Dimension, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923.
To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere.