Her kind, gentle demeanor was admired by everyone she met
NORTHBRIDGE — Eva E. (Crovo) Sanseverino, 99, of Northbridge, formerly of Somerville, beloved wife of the late Frank M. Sanseverino, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021.
Born in Boston, she is the daughter of the late James and Teresa (Merigo) Crovo. She was the beloved mother of Frank M. Sanseverino Jr. of Somerville; Paul A. Sanseverino and his wife, Theresa, of Methuen; Rita M. Angelesco and her husband, John, of North Reading, and Michael J. Sanseverino and his wife, Dorothy, of Sandown, N.H.
She was also the beloved sister of the late Madeline Crovo, Teresa Guthro, John Crovo and Frances Gailey. Eva was the cherished grandmother of Stephen Sanseverino, Tom and Paige Sanseverino, Alyssa Smith and her husband, Robert, John Angelesco and his wife, Jennifer, Anthony and Victoria Angelesco, and Jakobi Sanseverino, and the great-grandmother of Sophia Sanseverino and Layla Smith.
She was also the loving aunt of Carol Riley of Tampa, Fla.; George Guthro of Tampa, Fla.; Mark Gailey and his wife, Donna, of Middleboro; Karen Bryant and her husband, “Bubba,” of Texas, and Harold Gailey and his wife, in addition to her many nieces and nephews. Eva was the best friend of more than 50 years to Elaine Gosselin of Northbridge.
Eva grew up in Somerville and was a graduate of Somerville High School. She married her husband Frank and they raised their family in Somerville. Eva was known for her active and athletic lifestyle. She played basketball, field hockey and softball and was on the swim team in high school. She rode her bicycle and was on a bowling team through most of her adult life.
Eva was an avid sports fan. If there was a Red Sox game on, she would be found in front of the TV cheering them on. She loved the outdoors and the many summers she spent at camp in Rochester, New Hampshire with her family and long-time friend, Elaine. After being a stay-at-home mom for her family, she worked in a local department store for many years.
She was also involved in her church, St. Anthony’s of Somerville, helping out at Bingo every week. She was always available to lend a helping hand wherever needed.
Eva lived a long, full and healthy life. Her kind and gentle demeanor was admired by everyone she met. We were blessed to have her for so long and will continue to pass down the family traditions she has taught us. She was always happiest being around her family, and holding and caring for the many grandchildren and great-grandchildren in her life.
Family and friends are cordially invited to visitation at the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (corner of Park Street and Rte. 28), North Reading, on Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St. (Rte. 62), North Reading at 11 a.m. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. To leaven an online message of condolence please visit www.cotafuneralhomes.com.
