Everett - Louise J. (Annese) Cafasso passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, after facing her illness with remarkable courage. She was 75.

Louise's roots run deep in Everett, where she was born on November 5, 1950, to Peter and Anna (DiGiacomo) Annese. She remained devoted to her hometown throughout her life, graduating from Everett High School in 1968 and earning her Associate Degree from the Forsyth Dental School at Northeastern University and worked as a Dental Assistant specializing in Orthodontics.

On March 25, 1973, Louise married her high school sweetheart, Frederick E. Cafasso, in Our Lady of Grace Church in Chelsea beginning a marriage defined by devotion, partnership, and quiet strength. Together they built a life centered on family, service, and community. Louise's influence extended far beyond her home. At Cafasso and Sons Funeral Home in Everett and Short, Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home in Belmont, she was the steady, compassionate presence behind the scenes, ensuring that families in grief were met with dignity and care.

Her smile was bright, warm, and unmistakably infectious and could light up a room with ease. And although she delighted in being a wife and mother, it was in her later years that she found her truest joy as "Nunnie" to her eight adored grandchildren. Louise's happiest moments were spent with her family, especially at their cherished retreat on the Milton Three Ponds in Milton, New Hampshire. There, surrounded by nature and the people she loved most, she created memories that will endure for generations.

In addition to her husband of 53 years, Fred, she leaves her children, Frederick E. Cafasso Jr. of Everett, Joseph W. Cafasso (Lucy) of Wakefield, and Kerry A. Cafasso - Szulewski (Joseph III) of Wakefield; her grandchildren, Joseph, Anna, Amelia and Emma Szulewski and Lucca and Daniella Cafasso and Vanessa and Gabriella Marques; also survived by nieces and nephews and sister-in-law, Claudia Annese. She was predeceased by her brother, Peter Annese and sister-in-law, Janet Escott (late Peter).

Family and friends will honor Louise's life by gathering on Monday, August 3rd in Saint Anthony's Church, 38 Oakes Street, Everett where her funeral Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. At Louise's request there are no visiting hours.

Contributions in Louise's memory to Children's Hospital Boston Trust, 401 Park Drive, Ste. 602, Boston, MA 02215 would be sincerely appreciated.  Arrangements by the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, Everett.