Teresa “Tessie” (Argiro) Palermo, 97 of the North End, passed away on February 25, 2019. She is the beloved daughter of the late Nicola and Francesca (Gulla) Argiro. Loving wife of the late Michael Palermo. Adored mother of JoAnn Palermo of the North End, Maria Connlly and her late husband Artie of Norfolk, and Michael Palermo and his wife Terry of East Boston. Cherished grandmother of Arthur, Kristine, Terri, Craig, Michael and Elyse; great-grandmother of 5. Dear sister of Catherine Strazzula of East Boston, Vicki DeLuca of Reading, Joseph Argiro of Reading, the late Marion Gingola and Jane Torname. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 3pm in the funeral home. At the family’s request, please omit flowers, donations in Tessie’s memory may be made to a charity of your choosing.