Donna L. Polselli

Donna L. Polselli, at age 69 passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, at her home in Brighton, Massachusetts. She was born October 6, 1955, in Newton, Massachusetts to Louise (Zagaeski) and Eleuterio Polselli. She was a proud resident of Allston /Brighton, Massachusetts and was a graduate of St. Columbkille High School. She went on to obtain her nursing degree from Laboure Nursing School. She spent the majority of her professional career at Franciscan Children's Hospital where she rose to become Chief Operating Officer while also earning her MBA. In her later years she enjoyed spending time at her beach house in Wells, Maine where she surrounded herself with family and friends.
She is survived by her sister Joan Polselli of Allston, MA, her nieces Karen Madruga and her husband Mark Ruane of West Newton, MA, Deborah Polselli-Mangiofico of Tampa, FL, Cheryl Madruga and her partner Shawn Newman of Revere, MA, her nephew Richard Anthony Polselli, his wife Misti and son Dominick of Tampa, FL, her godchild Alexandria Carbunari, her husband Romulus and God dog Max of Newton, MA and her dearest lifelong friend Tishy Mcauliffe of Dunstable, MA. Donna leaves behind many close friends who she treasured throughout her life.
Per Donna’s wishes there will be a celebration of life announced at a later date. For directions and guest book please visit www.lehmanreen.com

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