Mary J. (Fernald) Mello
Mary J. Mello
MELLO, Mary J. (Fernald) In Winthrop, formerly of Revere, August 11, following a lengthy illness at 72 years. Wife of the late Frederick R. Mello Sr. Devoted mother of Frederick R. “Ricky” Mello Jr. of Revere, Eric J. Mello of Wakefield, Tammy Mello-Pontes & husband John of Atkinson, NH & the late Manuel A. Mello. Dear sister of A. Virginia Fernald of Dorchester, Roy Fernald & wife Mary of Avon & the late William Fernald. Cherished grandmother of Tracy, Kristen, Christopher, Danny, Paige, Niko & Matteo & great grandmother to Elyas, Madiha, Ivan, Wesley, Giovanna & the late Sophia. Also lovingly survived by her former daughter in law Linda Mello of Stoneham, her sister in law, Margaret “Peggy” Fernald of FL, many nieces, nephews & cousins. Family & friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Friday, August 15 at 11 a.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE, followed by interment in Forest Glade Cemetery, Wakefield. Visiting hours are Thursday only 4-8 p.m. Parking avail. left of the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the American Lung Assoc ., 480 Totten Pond Rd., Waltham MA 02451.
Services
Visiting Hours
Thursday, August 14th from 4 to 8 p.m.
Funeral Service
Friday, August 15th at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home
Interment
Forest Glade Cemetery (Wakefield)
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the American Lung Assoc ., 480 Totten Pond Rd., Waltham MA 02451.
Ann Marie (Gomez) Amaru
Ann Marie Amaru
AMARU, Ann Marie (Gomez) At 55 years, in Epping & Atkinson, NH, formerly of Everett, following a long battle with metastatic cancer, August 9. Beloved wife of 30 years to Steven Amaru. Beloved mother of Kara Amaru & proud grandmother of Stevie Amaru all of Atkinson, NH. Cherished daughter of Emma (Saponaro) Gomez of Epping, NH & the late Raymond Gomez, Sr. Devoted sister of Raymond Gomez Jr, Bobbie Botticelli, Richard A. Gomez, Regina E. Gomez, all of Reading & William N. Gomez of Epping, NH. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, her mother in law, Esther Amaru of Reading, her sister in law, Mary Kasper of Easthampton, MA, & her brother in law, Walter Amaru of Taunton. Family & friends are invited to attend a Memorial Funeral Mass on Thursday, August 14, in Our Lady of Grace Church, Nichols St., (on the Chelsea-Everett line) at 10:30 a.m. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the National Kidney Foundation , 85 Astor Ave., Norwood, MA 02062. She will be remembered as a truly caring, loving & wonderful person.
Services
Visiting hours are respectfully omitted
Funeral Memorial Mass
Thursday, August 14, in Our Lady of Grace Church, Nichols St., (on the Chelsea-Everett line) at 10:30 a.m.
Interment is Private
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the National Kidney Foundation , 85 Astor Ave., Norwood, MA 02062.
Joseph J. Bowman
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, August 11th from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere for Retired Revere Fire Captain Joseph J. Bowman, who died on Friday, August 8th at Brightview of Danvers, surrounded by the love & presence of his family. The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, August 12th at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.) Revere at 10:30 a.m. Captain Bowman was born in Chelsea & was raised in Revere. He was a 1945 alumnus of Immaculate Conception High School, Revere. Upon graduation, he entered the U.S. Navy & served until July 1946, with the rank of Radar man 3rd Class. He spent over 34 years with the Revere Fire Department, retiring with the rank of Captain. He was a member of the Retired Revere Firemans Association & a devotee of the Immaculate Conception Parish Family. The couple lived in Revere most of their life, until moving to Stoneham in 2000. “Joe” was a perfected example of a devoted husband & proud father & grandfather. As a member of the Fire Department, he had rotating shifts, enabling him to serve as a greeter for the former Pike & Vertuccio Funeral Home on Beach St. Typical of so many of his generation, they were & are the essence of “Family provider” . Joe lost the “love of his life” Lorraine M. (Fallon) on May 23rd, 2012, after 61 years of marriage. He is the cherished father to: Joraine M. Spelman & her husband Philip of Stoneham, Joseph J. Bowman, Jr. & his wife Karen of Brecksville, OH, Lisa M. Carlson & her husband James of Saugus and Christine B. Emond & her husband Douglas of Marblehead. Joe is also lovingly survived by 9 grandchildren & 3 great grand children and 3 sisters in law, Dorothy Bowman of Melrose, Patricia Colburne & Concetta “Connie” Fallon both of Wakefield. He was the dear brother of the late David Bowman, Jr. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Care Dimensions (Hospice of the North Shore) 75 Sylvan St. Danvers, MA 01923.
Services
Visiting Hours
Monday, August 11th from 4 to 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Tuesday, August 12th at 10:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church (Revere)
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery (Everett)
In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Care Dimensions (Hospice of the North Shore) 75 Sylvan St. Danvers, MA 01923.
Helen M. “Honey” Hill
Helen M. “Honey” Hill
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, August 6th, 2014 from 9 – 10:30 a.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Helen. M. “Honey” Hill, who died on Thursday, July 31st at the Whidden Memorial Hospital following a long illness, at 76 years. Her funeral will follow visitation with a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.), Revere, at 11 a.m. Born & raised in Revere, she was a 1956 alumna of Immaculate Conception High School. She also attended State Teachers’ College. “Honey” served with the Revere School System for over 30 years as a secretary. She was born into one of Revere’s oldest families, & her popularity & personality are legendary. She was the daughter of the late: Herbert S. Hill, Sr. & Helena M. (Spelman) Hill. She is the sister of Ret. Revere Firefighter Thomas L. Hill & his late wife Florence E. Hill, Grace P. Sannella & her husband Former Revere School Committee member Frederick A. Sannella, all of Revere, & the late: Staff Sgt. Herbert S. Hill, Jr., Staff Sgt. James J. Hill, Former Revere School Super Intendant William J. Hill, Former Revere City Assessor Kenneth F. Hill, Mary G. Cushing, H. Pauline Hill & Audrey Cogliano. Dear sister-in-law to: Eleanor (Cronan) Hill of Lynnfield, Carolan (Hegarty) Hill of Revere & John Cogliano of Westford. She is also lovingly survived by many dedicated & loyal nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, great-grand-nieces & great-grand-nephews. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 81 Roeder Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910, or on line at www.phassociation.org.
Services
Visiting Hours
Wednesday, August 6th, 2014 from 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Funeral Mass
Wednesday, August 6th, 2014 at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 81 Roeder Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910 or on line at www.phassociation.org.
Grayce J. (Murphy) Borgatti
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, August 4th, 2014 from 3 – 8 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Grayce J. (Murphy) Borgatti, who died on Wednesday, July 30th at Epoch Nursing Center of Melrose, following a long illness. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, August 5th at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in Our Lady of Grace Church at 10:30 a.m. Born & raised in Revere, she was a 1944 alumna of Revere High School. She moved to Chelsea when she married & remained there for over 50 years. Her beloved late husband, Louis F. Borgatti, died in September of 2006. She was the dedicated mother of four: Richard L. Borgatti & his wife Belinda of Revere, Linda M. Borgatti – DiCarlo & her husband Dennis of Stoneham, Thomas F. Borgatti & his wife Marie, & Nancy A. Krouse & her husband Phillip, all of Peabody. She is the dear sister of Joanne Reppucci of Revere & the late: Robert F. & Paul E. Murphy. She is also lovingly survived by thirteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren & many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.
Services
Visiting Hours
Monday, August 4th, 2014 from 3 – 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Tuesday, August 5th, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church, Chelsea.
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.
Louis A. Spagnola
Louis A. Spagnola
Family & friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, August 7th in the Vertuccio and Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere, beginning at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.) Revere at 11 a.m., for Louis A. Spagnola, who died on Wednesday, July 30th at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center of Boston from Chronic Leukemia. Born in Revere & educated there, he was a 1976 alumnus of Revere High School. He also attended the University of Massachusetts at Boston. All of his working career was in food service, as a lead waiter for several of Boston’s upper – class restaurants. He spent many years at “Louis” of Boston & also at the Marriot Long Wharf fo over 10 years. Louis was a proud member & supporter of “Friends of Bill W.” for many years. He was a seasoned greeter & a sponsor to many, becoming their mentor & in some cases their surrogate brother or uncle. He is survived by by his beloved mother: Lena (DiMonde) Spagnola of Revere & the late Frank Toscano of Boston’s North End. He is the devoted father to: Jeanne Barron Of Revere & is the cherished brother of Cheryl A. Spagnola & her companion Ruben H. Vasquez of Revere, Michael Toscano of Salisbury, MA & the late Debra M. Spagnola. He is the dear uncle of Nicholas A. Spagnola of Revere. He is also lovingly survived by his former wife Eve Barron of East Boston, several aunts, uncles, cousins, colleagues & friends. Interment will be held privately.
Services
Visitation
Thursday, August 7th from 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Funeral Mass
Thursday, August 7th at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church
Interment will be held Privately
Armando J. Flecchia
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday, August 2nd, from 9 – 10:30 a.m., in the Vertuccio and Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere, for Armando J. Flecchia who died July 17th, following a long illness at Annemark Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Revere. His funeral will conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, August 2nd, followed by a funeral mass in Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St, & Winthrop Ave,) Revere at 11:00 a.m. Born in Quincy, hew was educated & raised there, he left Quincy as a young boy when the family moved to Everett. He entered the U.S. Army, on March 30th, 1944 & served until April 2, 1946, with the rank of Private First Class. He married in 1950 & moved to Revere in 1961. He & his late wife Louise M. (Itzo) celebrated 67 years of marriage before her death on December 30, 2012.mmHe was the brother of the late, James Flecchia & his wife Florence. He is also lovingly survived by many devoted nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, great grand nieces & great grand nephews. He is also survived by his sister in law Gemma E. Moran of Groton, CT., 2 cousins Mary Cecchini of Malden & Rita Dunlea of Everett. Most of his working career was spent as a sheet metal worker. Later in life he worked for John Hancock Life Insurance Company of Boston within their construction department. He is a life member of the Revere American Legion Post #61. entombment will be in Woodlawn Community Mausoleum (Sheffield Building) Everett. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to: National Association of the Miraculous Medal, 475 E. Chelten Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144.
Services
Visiting Hours
Saturday, August 2nd, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Funeral Mass
Saturday, August 2nd at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church (Revere)
Entombment
Woodlawn Community Mausoleum (Sheffield Building) Everett
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to: National Association of the Miraculous Medal, 475 E. Chelten Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144.
Lena G. “Lee” Pallozzi
Lena G. “Lee” Pallozzi
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 from 5 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Lena G. “Lee” Pallozzi, who died following a brief illness on Saturday, June 7th at the Southeast Health Care Center of Easton, MA, at 91 years. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Wednesday, June 11th at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Joseph/St. Lazarus Church, Orient Heights, East Boston at 11 a.m. Born in Clinton, MA on November 11th, 1922, she was the fourth child of Ralph & Josephine (Tarullo) Pallozzi. The family moved to East Boston in 1934, which “Lee” proudly called her home ever since. She began working part-time in the Filene’s Department Store of Downtown Boston as a Christmas wrapper & bundle person. She was rehired in 1940 & remained at Filene’s for sixty years. She was for many years the Executive Accounts Manager within the Credit Department. Her awards & citations from Filene’s are many. Filene’s was a second home to Lee, where she nurtured many, many friendships & close relationships. Her stories of her time at Filene’s were rich & entertaining, from meeting Elizabeth Taylor & Cary Grant, to the glamour of the patrons of the “French Shop,” to the hustle & bustle of Christmas, & sometimes even the chaos of the infamous Filene’s Basement. Not satisfied to sit at home, when Lee retired in her mid-70’s, she volunteered at the former St. Mary-Star of the Sea Parish School, founding their library. After the closure of St. Mary’s, she began a more intense time with the East Boston Central High School volunteering. Lee was a devotee of the former St. Mary’s Star of the Sea, & more recently, St. Joseph’s/St. Lazarus Church of Orient Heights. Lee was an avid reader, a movie buff, & loved theatre, ballet & opera. She traveled to Europe several times, including Greece, Italy, France & Hungary, & took many a road trip in her V-8 coupes to visit her friends in New Hampshire, Florida, & Cape Cod. Lee was a beloved member of her family – a loving daughter, loyal sister, & generous aunt. Her wit & humor will be long remembered & sorely missed, not only by her family, but by her large & loving extended family. She is the cherished sister of Margaret Ann Smith of Waltham, & the late: Dora Impeduglia, Victor Pallozzi, & Anna Dolan. She is the devoted aunt to Marianne Principe of York, Maine, Barbara A. Buccigross & her husband James of South Easton, MA, & Lisa M. Smith of Sudbury, MA. She is also lovingly survived by 5 great-grand-nieces & nephews, & the large extended members of the DelMuto, Corea, Ciampa, McLean & Laurano families. Interment will be in the family lot in St. John Cemetery of Lancaster, MA. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: East Boston Central Catholic High School, 69 London St., East Boston, MA 02128.
Visiting Hours
Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 from 5 – 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Wednesday, June 11th, 2014 at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph – St. Lazarus Church, East Boston.
Interment
St. John’s Parish Cemetery, Lancaster, MA.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the: East Boston Central Catholic High School, 69 London St., East Boston, MA 02128.
Virginia K. (Teta) Parker
Virginia K. Parker
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, June 9th from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio and Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere for Virginia K. (Teta) Parker, who died on Wednesday, June 4th at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital, following a long illness. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, June 10th at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St & Winthrop Ave.) Revere at 10:30 a.m.. Born in Boston, she lived her early years in East Boston, before coming to Revere over sixt (60) years ago. Virginia was an alumna of the prestigious Boston Latin Girls’ High Scholl, Class of 1945. Virginia owned and operated “Virginia Parker’s Beauty Salon” on Beach St., Revere for over 50 years, from 1950 to 2000. Her salon became a “meeting place” for many of the senior set, especially a segment of “The Greatest Generation”. Clients became part of her & her families’ extended family. Virginia always had a stash of baked goods for her clients, as well as the infamous cup of coffee. In spite of the many arthritic flair – ups she sustained, as well as several surgeries, she maintained a most positive attitude for life & “living”. She thrived upon the attention & joy her children and especially her grandchildren & great grandchildren brought to her life. She nurtured a close & loving bond with her eight siblings. She was a long – time active member of the Immaculate Conception Parish Family & a member of the Immaculata Guild, of the Immaculate Conception Grammar & High School. Over the years, she was blessed tp have her younger daughter, Kim, work along side to maintain her clientele. She is the cherished mother of; Debra A. Murphy & her husband, Boxford Chief of Police, Michael J. Murphy of Saugus, Richard M. Parker, James M. Parker & Kim E. Parker all of Revere. She is the devoted grandmother of Revere Firefighter, Michael J. Murphy, Jr. & his wife Tricia of Lynnfield & Alexyss T. Femino & her husband Christopher of Saugus. She is the dear sister of Grace Raponi of Newport Richey, FL, formerly of Saugus, Stephen Teta & his wife Ann of Winthrop and the late Anthony, Carmen, Ralph & Charles Teta & Adelaide Miniscalco & Kathleen Lucido. Also lovingly survived by her 5 great grand children; Abigail, Molly, Christopher, Madilyn & Michael. her brother in law, Frank Miniscalco of Andover and her 3 sisters in law, Karen Bernard of Charlotte, NC, Jenny Teta of Andover & Rosemary Teta of Accadia, CA. Many nieces & nephews, grand nieces & grand nephews also survive her. Interment is private, In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Shriners Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114-2699
Services
Visiting Hours
Monday, June 9th from 4 to 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Tuesday, June 10th in Immaculate Conception Church (Revere) at 10:30 a.m.
Interment
Interment is Private
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Shriners Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114-2699
Dorothy M. (Smith) Jannino
Services have been held for Dorothy M. (Smith) Jannino, who died unexpectedly at her Revere residence on Sunday, June 1st. A life long resident of Revere, she was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1957. Dorothy’s wants were few, as her family was the center of her life. She is the wife of the late, Anthony J. “Slim” Jannino, who passed in December of 1977. She is the devoted mother of Donna M. Ciarlone of Bradenton, FL & Lisa Marie Arma & her husband Jose of Revere. She is the cherished grandmother of Ashley L. & Kasey L. Arma both of Revere, Anthony J. Soto & his partner Craig Lampert – Soto of Mansfield. Amanda C. Soto & her partner , Randy Johnston, Alexander L. Soto & his partner Charleen Jimenez, Adam C. Soto & his fiancée, Breanna Wilson & Alisabeth V. Soto all of Florida. She is the dear sister of Edward Smith & his wife Edna of FL, Donald P. Smith of Revere, Janet Parker & her husband John of Chelsea & the late former Revere City Councilor Richard A. “Dick” Smith who passed on February 14, 2014 & the late Frank “Sonny” Smith & William “Billy” Smith. She is also lovingly survived by her great granddaughter, Jaslyn D. Torres & her sister in law Kathleen “Kathy” (DeRosa) Smith of Revere and many nieces & nephews. Interment was private. In Lieu of flowers,remembrances may be made to: Home for Little Wanderers, Development Dept. 271 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115-9849