Mrs. Gail M. Prestipino

GAIL M. PRESTIPINO Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister Gail M. (Crowley) Prestipino, 76, a Highlands resident, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Lowell General Hospital. Gail was the loving wife of Michael J. Prestipino who survives her. Gail was born in Lowell on October 30, 1948, a daughter of the late James and Margaret (Gladd) Crowley. She attended the Sacred Heart Grammar School and was a graduate of Lowell High School. Gail remained at home, taking excellent care of her family. Gail’s warmth and love touched the lives of all who knew her. Gail’s kitchen was a place of gathering, countless memories and laughs. She took great pride in preparing meals for the whole family. Her weekly family dinners were a cherished tradition and holiday gatherings filled with her delicious cooking were among her favorite times. She loved going for drives anywhere, whether it was through small towns or taking a drive to the ocean. In her younger years she taught CCD to the neighborhood kids and had a daycare for many years out of her home. Most importantly, Gail loved and cherished her grandchildren. She was their biggest supporter, never missing their special events. Gail also looked forward to her Sunday night coffee and scratch tickets with her beloved sister, Mary Lou. Gail was the mother of the late Michael J. Prestipino, Jr. who passed away in 2006. Gail is survived by her husband Michael J. Prestipino; her son David J. Prestipino of Lowell; her daughter-in-law, Diane (Dubois) Prestipino of Seabrook, NH formerly of Lowell; her 3 grandchildren, Julia Prestipino of Queens, NY, Isabella Prestipino and David Prestipino, Jr.; her dear sister, Mary Lou Raffi of Billerica; her in-laws, Catherine St. Peter of Florida, Susan Crowley of Lowell, Peter Prestipino of Oregon and John Prestipino of New Hampshire; her beloved niece Melissa; and many nieces and nephews. Gail was the sister of the late James Crowley and John Crowley. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND GAIL’S FUNERAL SERVICE ON TUESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025, AT 10 AM IN THE CHAPEL OF THE LOWELL CEMETERY, 1020 LAWRENCE STREET LOWELL. AS AN EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY, DONATIONS IN GAILS MEMORY MAY BE MADE TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 501 ST. JUDE PLACE, MEMPHIS, TN 38105. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com

Mrs. Gail M. Prestipino

October 30, 1948 - August 28, 2025