Eleanora Rubino Terenzi, of North Reading and formerly of East Boston, passed away on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 peacefully at her home. Born in Boston, she is the beloved daughter of the late Luigi and Jennie (Boccuzzi) Rubino.

Eleanora was a longtime member of the East Boston Community and graduate of East Boston High School.  Having a deep passion for dance, she was a proud scholarship student of the American School of Ballet in New York City.  Eleanor opened her own studio, the Eleanor Rubino Academy of Performing Arts.  Her long and illustrious career as a dance teacher made her a respected educator in dance and some of her students went on to become professional dancers, Rockettes, NBA  Dancers and NFL Cheerleaders, Broadway and cruise ships.  Eleanora was the 1st dance teacher inducted into the National Dance Teachers Hall of Fame, she was the past president of the Dance Teachers Club of Boston, Lifetime member of Dance Masters of New England Chapter #5,  and was an originator of the only National Medal Test program currently still active in the United States and Italy.

Eleanora's greatest joy came from being with her family.  She enjoyed endless games of Scrabble, knitting, crocheting, and going to the Casino with her best friend Shirley.  She was also a devoted Catholic. Eleanora was a loving mother and grandmother and will truly be missed by all who knew her.

Devoted Mother of Peter Terenzi and his late former wife Antionette "Toni" Della Cioppa, Paula Terenzi Byrne and her late husband Richard Byrne of North Reading, Phillip Terenzi and his wife Maureen of Hanover and Paul Terenzi and his wife Maureen of Medford.  Cherished grandmother of Marc Terenzi, Michelle Terenzi, Matthew Terenzi and his wife Shannon, Molly Terenzi, and Step Grandson Brendan O'Leary, Great Grandmother of Tyler, Summer, Alex, Aidan and Lucas Matthew.  Loving sister of the late Peter, Louis, Freddie, Angie, Mary and Ann.  Eleanora leaves many loving nieces and nephews, her Grand Dog Koda and dear friend Shirley Penta.

Funeral to be held from the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. North Reading, (Corner of Park St. and Rt. 28 at the Reading Line) on Monday, September ,8th at 9:30am, Followed by a Funeral Mass to Celebrate Eleanora's Life at St. Theresa's Church, 63 Winter St., North Reading at 10:30am.  Burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

Family and friends are cordially invited to visit with Eleanora's Family for visiting hours on Sunday, September 7th ,2025 from 3 to 7pm.

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In lieu of flowers To honor Eleanora's legacy, the family kindly invites donations to the Eleanor Rubino Memorial Scholarship Fund, LTD. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 54, North Reading, MA 01864 Your generosity will help support students and continue the spirit of empowerment and excellence that Eleanor cultivated.