Lea T. Zavattaro, 102, of Lee, died Thursday afternoon at the Laurel Lake Center with her family at her side. She was born in Marble, CO on August 14, 1915, the daughter of Marco and Diana Piccini Buffoni. Lea married Albert Zavattaro April 6, 1939. He died on November 13, 1997. Mrs. Zavattaro cherished working for Bernie and Ann Collins and Bill and Eleanor Collins assisting with running their households and caring for their children for many years. Mrs. Zavattaro enjoyed cooking and spending time with her friends and family over a cup of coffee. Mrs. Zavattaro leaves behind her daughter, Tina M. Nelson and her husband Jim, of Hillsdale, NY; two grandchildren: Randy Nelson of Hillsdale, NY and Laura McIntyre and her husband Sean, of San Francisco, CA; and her two great-grandchildren: Clodagh and Coral McIntyre. In addition, she leaves behind her brother, Lawrence Buffoni and his wife Marie, of Lee; and her two sisters: Vera Giarolo and Gloria Griffin, both of Lee. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her son, John, as well as, her five brothers: Harry, Raymond, Everett, Joseph and Mario Buffoni. Funeral Services for Lea T. Zavattaro will be held Tuesday, February 27, 2018, 10AM at St. Mary's Church with a Liturgy of Christian Burial. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting Hours will be held Monday evening from 4PM until 7PM at the Kelly Funeral Home in Lee. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make a donation in memory of Mrs. Zavattaro to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main St., Lee, MA 01238.

Visitation Details

Monday, February 26th, 2018 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Kelly Funeral Home

Service Details

Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 10:00am, St. Mary's Church

Interment Details

St. Mary's Cemetery