Jeannette R. (Gallezzo) Costanza, of Melrose, died peacefully on December 18, 2016 at the age of 93. She was born in Revere on November 1, 1923 to Ralph & Phyllis (Charloni) Gallezzo. Jeannette was raised in Revere and graduated from Revere High School in 1941. She lived in Revere for several years after high school before moving to Malden for 13 years, and then settling in Melrose in 1958 where she remained for the rest of her life. Jeannette worked at York Oldsmobile in Linden Square, Malden for many years. She enjoyed playing bingo and bowled at the Town Line for 15 years. Jeannette was also a parishioner at St. Mary's Church in Melrose for many years. She loved dogs, particularly her best friend & companion Oliver. Jeannette was the beloved wife of 56 years to the late Joseph E. Costanza Sr. Devoted mother of Joseph E. Costanza Jr. of Melrose, Lynnette Von Kriegenbergh of Melrose, Cheryl L. D'Amore & her husband John of Saugus, Judith T. Gallant of Melrose, the late John Melchionno, and the late Nicholas T. Costanza. Loving grandmother of Anthony, John Anthony, Marc, Jeannette, and Catherine. Proud great-grandmother of Ariana, Joseph, Samuel, Noah, Asher, and Max. Sister of the late Daniel Gallezzo and the late Ralph Gallezzo. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral Services will be private. Contributions may be made in Jeannette's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, ATTN Tribute Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942, or to the Melrose Veteran's Relief Fund, C/O Veteran's Office, 562 Main St., Melrose, MA 02176.