Geraldine "Geri" D'Ettore

Geraldine “Geri” Muriel D’Ettore, age 93, formerly of Hudson, NH, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2024, following a brief illness. Born on March 2, 1931, in Cambridge, MA, Geri was the daughter of the late Terry J. and Lucy (Bozzi) Marobella and sister of the late Lorraine (Pesaturo) Lemire. She grew up in the North End of Boston and Medford and later lived in Lynnfield, Reading, Stoneham and Hudson, NH. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Ennis, granddaughter, Carrie Nicosia and her husband Anthony of Lynn, MA, grandson, Jesse Ennis, his companion, Tayla Kriesen and her daughter Sienna of Swampscott, MA, great-grandchildren Braydon and Bella, former son-in-law Roger Ennis and his wife Robin of Lynn, MA. She also leaves five nephews including the late Joseph Marobella and his wife Patty of Thornton, NH, Jerry Pesaturo and his wife Donna of Derry, NH, Arthur Pesaturo Jr. and his significant other Rita Bergeron of Windham, NH, John Pesaturo, Sr. of Campton, NH, and Steven Aturo of Los Angeles, CA, several great nieces and nephews, Gena, John Jr., Arthur, Luke, Sophia, Marshall, and Sydney, a great-great niece, Ava and a great-great nephew, Weston. After graduating from Medford High in 1949, Geri married the late Carl D’Ettore just before his deployment to serve in the Korean War. With the support of her loving parents and sister, Geri raised their only daughter until her husband’s return two years later. The two shared over 45 years of marriage. Later in life, Geri found love again with her long-time companion, the late Roger Favero and gained a “bonus” daughter, Tina Favero and her partner Paul Marcotte. The couple moved to Hudson, NH in 1998 and enjoyed taking road trips around New England and exchanging stories of their Italian upbringing. Geri was a homemaker for many years who perfected traditional Italian dishes and pastries and always had a stash of goodies to share. She was a fashionista and an avid interior decorator. Despite time and distance, she remained close with relatives and friends from her childhood and met new acquaintances working part-time at the Star Market Bakery and CVS in Stoneham, MA. Geraldine will be remembered as a feisty Italian mother, grandmother, and woman who persevered through life’s challenges with strength and resilience up until her final days. Geri found joy in the little things: a phone call from a friend, a visit from the neighbor, a sale at the local market, and of course, a sweet treat. Above all, she loved her family and especially adored her great grandchildren, Braydon and Bella. Her lipstick framed smile will remain in our hearts forever. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the caring staff at Rosewood in Peabody for their kindness and compassion over the last year and thank the many dedicated neighbors and friends of Hudson, NH who checked on her daily, especially her devoted caregiver, Audrey Catineau. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, September 30th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m with a Prayer Service starting at 1:30 p.m. at the DUMONT-SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME, 50 FERRY ST., IN HUDSON, NH. Friends and relatives are invited. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to a charity of your choice.

Geraldine "Geri" D'Ettore

March 2, 1931 - September 9, 2024