ANN MARIE (DETESO) BARDASCINO

ANN MARIE (DETESO) BARDASCINO – Of Woburn, died peacefully, August 11^th, with her family by her side at the age of seventy-nine. She was the beloved wife of 57 years to John Bardascino. Proud mother of John Bardascino Jr., his wife Janet of Woburn, and Nina Mills, her husband Jeff of Westwood. Devoted grandmother of Mason, Jessica, and Joseph. Dear sister of Rocco DeTeso, his wife Inez of MI and Robert DeTeso, his wife Kathleen of FL. A Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, August 17^th at 11 a.m. in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn.  Interment to follow in Calvary Cemetery, Winchester.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours prior to the service from 9-11 a.m., in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann Marie’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association 309 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452

ANN MARIE (DETESO) BARDASCINO – a lifelong resident of Woburn, died peacefully, August 11^th, with her family by her side at the age of seventy-nine. She was the beloved wife of 57 years to John Bardascino. 

Born and raised in Woburn, Anne Marie was the only daughter of the late Rocco and Ann (Gentile) DeTeso. She graduated from Woburn High School, class of 1961 and received her bachelor’s degree from Lowell State Teachers College in 1965 and years later she received her master’s degree in education.

She met the love of her life John (Giovanni) when he arrived from Italy and moved next door to her family on Lake Avenue in Woburn.  She said she heard wedding bells when she saw him for the first time. They were married on July 16, 1966 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Winchester.  Their reception was at the Sons of Italy in Winchester. A venue they attended and hosted many events at through the years. 

For more than 30 years, Ann Marie dedicated her life to teaching and enriching the lives of students in Woburn. She started her teaching career in New Hampshire and then continued in Woburn. She was was fortunate to work in many of the Woburn schools were she met many wonderful educators who became her lifelong friends.   She spent many years teaching the second grade at the Wyman school, until retiring. She was a longtime member of the Massachusetts Teachers Association. 

Ann’s greatest accomplishment in life was her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and supported them in every way. She was an exceptional cook and enjoyed serving her family homemade meals. She’ll be remembered for her chicken and egg salad sandwiches, and her sense of humor. She will be sadly missed and forever remembered.  

Along with her husband John, Ann Marie is survived and will be deeply missed by her children, John Bardascino Jr., his wife Janet of Woburn, and Nina Mills, her husband Jeff of Westwood. Devoted grandmother of Mason, Jessica, and Joseph. Dear sister of Rocco DeTeso, his wife Inez, formerly of Chelmsford, currently of MI and Robert DeTeso, his wife Kathleen, formerly of Waltham, currently of FL. 

A Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, August 17^th at 11 a.m. in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn.  Interment to follow in Calvary Cemetery, Winchester.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours prior to the service from 9-11 a.m., in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann Marie’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association 309 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452.

A Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, August 17^th at 11 a.m. in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn.  Interment to follow in Calvary Cemetery, Winchester.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours prior to the service from 9-11 a.m., in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann Marie’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association 309 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452