Doreen  T.  (Petillo) Pestell – 72, of North Reading and formerly of Lynnfield, passed away at Winchester Hospital on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Born in Boston, MA on August 12, 1952. She was the daughter of Josephine (Moganelli) Petillo and the late Anthony A. Petillo. She was raised and attended school in Lynnfield and was a graduate of Lynnfield High School. She was also a graduate of the Chandler School for Woman.

Doreen was a homemaker and dedicated to her family. She loved children, cats and birds. Doreen enjoyed antiquing, playing cards and jigsaw puzzles. She was a resident of North Reading for the past 48 years and a member of St. Theresa’s Church.

Besides her mother Josephine, family members include her loving husband of fifty years, Robert F. Pestell, Sr.; her son, Robert F. Pestell, Jr.; her brothers, Anthony L. Petillo, David J. Petillo and sister-in-law, Claire Dalton, John J. Petillo and sister-in-law, Katherine E. Petillo; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be private and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to Homeward Pet Adoption Center.