Carmela Sordillo

Family & friends are invited to visit with the family on Thursday, March 29th, 2012 beginning at 9 a.m. for Carmela Sordillo, who died on Friday, March 23rd following a four year confinement at Annemark Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Revere, at 107 years.  A funeral mass will follow on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere, followed by entombment in Holy Cross Community Mausoleum, Malden.  To the best of our knowledge, Carmela is the oldest Revere resident.  Born in Boston’s North End, her family moved here in 1910.  Miss Sordillo worked as an account executive for the former Province Jewelers of Boston for over 60 years.  Until the age of 102, she was still most active.  Over the years, she toured the world, traveling.  She was a devotee of the Immaculate Conception Parish Family & a member of the Revere Women’s Club, the New Deal Club, & the Smart Set Seniors of Revere.  She was also a member of the Revere Society for Cultural & Historic Preservation.  She was the daughter of the late: Giovanni & Maria (DePascale) Sordillo.  She was also the sister of the late: Marion Sinclair, Mamie Lamberti, Madeline Ventola, Frank, Angelo, Anthony, & Alfred Sordillo.  She is lovingly survived by many devoted nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, & grand-nephews.  Without the constant companionship & care rendered by her nieces & nephews, Carmela would not have been able to remain living independently at 2 Harris St. until the age of 102.  The principal celebrant of her funeral mass will be one of her nephews, the Reverend Ronald Sordillo of Madison, New Jersey.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Restoration Fund at Immaculate Conception Parish, 22 Lowe St., Revere, MA 02151.

Services

Visiting Hours

Thursday, March 29th, 2012 from 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Funeral Mass

Thursday, March 29th, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere

Entombment

Holy Cross Community Mausoleum, Malden

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: The Restoration Fund at Immaculate Conception Church, 22 Lowe St., Revere, MA 02151

Patrick C. Pisano

Patrick C. Pisano

In Saugus formerly of East Boston, March 23, 2012 following a brief illness at 84 years.  Beloved husband of the late Sylvia (Scrima) & the late Angelina (Uva).  Cherished father of: Revere Police Sargent Detective, Steven J. Pisano & his wife Barbara of Peabody, MA & the late: Patrick R. Pisano.  Devoted grandfather of: Angie Pisano – Briggs & her husband John, & Alisha Pisano of Peabody, MA & Patrick R. Pisano of Saugus, MA.  Brother of the late: Frederick & Albert Pisano, Mary Gallo, Rose Wolinsky, Anne Pisano & Teresa DiPrimo.  Also lovingly survived by many nieces & nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.  Family & friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere, MA on Wednesday, March 28th at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere at 10 a.m.  Visiting hours are: Tuesday, March 27th from 4 to 9 p.m.  Parking is available in the lot left of the funeral home.  Entombment will be in Holy Cross Community Mausoleum.  Late World War II United States Army Veteran.

Services

Visiting Hours

Tuesday, March 27th from 4 to 9 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Wednesday, March 28th, at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere

Entombment

Holy Cross Community Mausoleum, Malden

Enzo R. “Ray” DiMarco

Enzo R. "Ray" DiMarco

DiMarco, Enzo R. “Ray” in Malden, unexpectedly at 85 years, March 22nd, beloved husband of Barbara A. (Giovanni).  Devoted brother of: Lilian M. DiSano of Malden, MA & the late: Antoinetta DiNicola.  Also lovingly survived by several nieces & nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.  Family & friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Tuesday, March 27th at 11 a.m. in the the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere, MA 02151.  Followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.  Visiting Hours are Monday, March 26th, from 4 to 8 p.m., parking is available in the lot left of the funeral home.  Late World War II Navy Veteran, & member & past treasurer of the ITAM Post #17 of Revere.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Services

Visiting Hours

Monday, March 26th, 2012  from 4 to 8 p.m.

Funeral Service

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012  at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Thomas V. Misuraca

Thomas V. Misuraca

Misuraca, Thomas V. in Revere, formerly of Medford, March 20th, 2012 at 79 years following a long & debilitating illness.  Beloved husband of Elvera (Spinale).  Devoted father of: Rosalie M. Whelton & husband Adam C. of Peabody, & Thomas J. Misuraca of Tarzana, California.  Cherished grandfather of: Linda R. & Adam C. “A.J.” Whelton of Peabody.  Dear brother of Tina Primo of Revere, Anna Carrabino of Woburn, Grace Christiano of Tewksbury, & the late: Vito, Sammy & Joseph Misuraca, & Rosalie Misuraca.  Also lovingly survived by many nieces & nephews.  Family & friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Vertuccio & Smith Home For Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere on Monday, March 26th at 10 a.m., followed by the funeral service at Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel, 302 Elm St., Everett at 11 a.m.  Visiting hours are Sunday only, from 3-7 p.m.  Parking is available to the left of the funeral home.  Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.  Late Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108.

Services

Visiting Hours

Sunday, March 25th, from 3 – 7 p.m.

Funeral Service

Monday, March 26th, at 11 a.m. in the Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel, Everett.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108.

Mildred (Spinazzola) Oliva

Oliva, Mildred (Spinazzola) in Revere at 93 years, March 20th, 2012, following a long illness.  Wife of the late Lawrence “Stealer” Oliva.  Devoted mother of Maria LeVay of Florida, Denise Sweeney of Revere, & Lawrence C. Oliva of FL.  Cherished grandmother of: Eric LeVay & his wife, Mady, & Alex Oliva, all of FL.  Dear sister of Phyllis M. “Meena” Scoppettuolo & husband Anthony J. of Wilmington, & the late: Anna Mastraci, Joseph, Libro “Al,” Chris & Anthony C. Spinazzola.  Also lovingly survived by her great-Granddaughters: Chloe Oliva, Scarlett & Sienna LeVay, & her daughter-in-law Christiane Oliva of FL, & many caring nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, & grand-nephews.  Family & friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Vertuccio & Smith Home For Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere on Saturday, March 24th at 9 a.m., followed by the funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere at 10 a.m.  Visiting hours are Friday only, from 5-8 p.m.  Parking is available left of the funeral home.  Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.  Retiree of: Kennedy’s at Northgate.

Services

Visiting Hours

Friday, March 23rd, from 5 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Saturday, March 24th, at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.

Interment

Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

Stephen F. Collins, Sr.

Family and friends are invited to visiting hours on Thursday, March 22nd from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio and Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere, MA 02151, for Stephen F. Collins, Sr. who died unexpectedly at 70 years old, at his Revere home, Monday March 19th.  A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, March 23rd, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere at 10:30 a.m..  Mr. Collins was born and raised in Revere.  He was a 1960 alumnus of Revere High School.  He Entered the United States Marine Corps during “Peace Time” and served in the Army National Guard.  For the past 23 years he has been employed by the Town of Saugus School Department as a School Custodian.  He also had a 20 year career at the Suffolk Downs Club House.  He also worked for many years as an Iron worker Local #7.  He is the devoted father of Stephen F. Collins, Jr. & his wife Carmen M., He is the cherished grandfather of Stephen F. Collins, III, Mckayala F., Sean P., Brenden K., Christopher R.,  & Jakob A. Collins all of Revere.  He is the dearest brother of: Attorney Robert F. Collins of Dorchester, MA,  Kerry E. Haughney & her husband husband Retired U.S. Lt. Col. Joseph F. Haughney of Lynnfield, MA  and the late George T. Collins.  He is the loving uncle to George T. Collins, Jr. of Winthrop, MA, Christine Dare – Bryan of NYC, Jonathan J. Haughney & Gretchen B. Haughney both of Lynnfield and Katherine Rose Collins of Dorchester, MA.  Mr Collins was the son of the late George Collins & Katherine E. (Kerrins) Collins, a former Representative & Member of the Revere School Committee.  Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Remembrances may be made to the: Christopher R. Collins Trust Fund, TD Bank North, 79 Lynnfield Street, Peabody, MA 01960

Services

Visiting Hours

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Friday, March 23rd, 2012  at 10:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church (Revere)

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery

Remembrances may be made to the: Christopher R. Collins Trust Fund, TD Bank North, 79 Lynnfield Street, Peabody, MA 01960

Charlotte E. (Mosher) Tomkinson

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 beginning at 9 a.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Charlotte E. (Mosher) Tomkinson, followed by the Funeral Service in the funeral home at 11 a.m., followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Mrs. Tomkinson died on Sunday, March 18th at her Revere home, unexpectedly at 89 years.  Born & raised in Malden, she was an alumna of Malden High School, Class of 1941.  Upon graduating, she entered the Civil Service Employment Group & began a 40-plus year career with the Veterans’ Administration, in both the Boston & Washington D.C. offices.  She retired in 1982 with over 40 years of service as an Administrative Assistant.  In 1948, she married Arthur S. Tomkinson, a Revere Firefighter, & moved to Revere where she remained until her death.  Revere Fire Lieutenant Arthur S. Tomkinson passed in February of 2007.  She was the daughter of the late Harry & Amelia J. (Allen) Mosher, & the Sister of the late Florence Nickerson, Allan, & Warren Mosher.  She is the Beloved Sister-in-law of Retired Malden Fire Chief Roy Nickerson & his wife Dee of Malden & Florida, Jessie Mosher of Florida & Rhode Island, & Abner W. Tomkinson of Braintree.  She is also lovingly survived by her devoted caregiver Marie T. (Caggiano) Wood & her husband James T. Wood, & their children Michael J. & Tina M. Wood all of Revere, & Many nieces, nephews, Grand-nieces & Grand-nephews.

Services

Visiting Hours

Thursday, March 22nd, from 9 – 11 a.m.

Funeral Service

Thursday, March 22nd, at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

John J. O’Callaghan

John J. O'Callaghan

O’Callaghan, John J. at 81 years, in Revere, formerly of Chelsea, March 9th, following a brief illness.  Beloved and cherished husband of 59 years to Maria J. (Romanelli) O’Callaghan.  Devoted father of: Marianne Toppen & her husband Theodore S. of Malden, MA and John Vincent O’Callaghan of Chantilly, VA.  Dear brother of Richard C. O’Callaghan & his wife Rosemary and their family of Peabody, MA.  Family and friends are invited to visit with the family on Monday, March 12th, beginning at 8:30 a.m., in the Vertuccio and Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere, MA 02151, until 10:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere, MA at 11 a.m.  Interment following in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden, MA.

Late United States Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict and member of Revere VFW – Mototlo  Post #4524 and International Union of Sheet Metal workers Local #17. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.

Services

Visiting Hours

Monday, March 12th from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ONLY

Funeral Mass

Monday, March 12th at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church (Revere, MA)

Interment

Holy Cross Cemetery (Malden, MA)

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.

Eleanor (Reppucci) Santoro

Eleanor (Reppucci) Santoro

Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, March 9th from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio and Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere, for Eleanor (Reppucci) Santoro, who died following a brief illness on Monday, March 5th at the Whidden Memorial Hospital.  A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, March 10th at 11 a.m, followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere at 12 noon.  Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery Everett.  Mrs. Santoro was born and raised in East Boston and graduated from East Boston High School Class of 1932.  She lived all her life in East Boston until she moved to Revere in 2001.  She retired from “Liberty Market” in East Boston, in 1981 after 35 years of service as a Head Cashier.  When Liberty Market opened in 1957, she was their second employee, serving as “the cashier”.  Soon after, Eleanor, brought all of her sisters, Ann, Carmella & Lucy to the ranks of “Clerks” at Liberty Market.  All of them worked until retirement.  Their presence at Liberty Market became ledgendary.  They (Eleanor, Ann, Carmella & Lucy) cared and attended to their customers, as extended family.  Eleanor leaves her beloved husband of 73 years, Salvatore Santoro, a retired CPA.  She is the devoted mother of, Roberta J. Tortorici & her husband Mario of Peabody, MA, Janet M. DiPaolo of Revere, MA and Richard M. Santoro & his wife Phyllis of Novato, CA.  She is the Dear sister of Ann Giglio & Lucy M. Salemme both of Revere and the late Carmella M. Elliot, Anthony A. “Tom”  Repucci, John Repucci, Joseph Repucci & Evelyn Reppucci.  She is the cherished grandmother of : Susan E. Marconi & her husband James of Lynn, MA, Stephanie A. Emmons of Woburn, MA , Stacey M. DiPaolo of Revere, MA & Laura L. Tororici of Lynn, MA.  She is also lovingly survived by her great-grandchildren: James, Nicholas & Samantha and many nieces & nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.  In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to: Hallmark Health VNA & Hospice Inc. 178 Savin St., Malden, MA 02148 or to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis TN 38148-0142.

Services

Visiting Hours

Friday, March 9th, 2012 from 4-8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Saturday, March 10th, 2012 at 12 noon, St. Anthony of Padua  Church, Revere

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to: Hallmark Health VNA & Hospice Inc. 178 Savin St., Malden, MA 02148 or to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis TN 38148-0142

Joseph J. Carriere, Jr.

Joseph J. Carriere, Jr.

Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, March 8th, 2012 in the Vertuccio and Smith Home for Funerals,  773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, from 4 to 8 p.m., for retired United States Army Warrant Officer, Joseph J. Carriere, Jr. who died unexpectedly on Monday, March 5th at 84 years, after being stricken at his Revere home, & rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.  A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, March 9th at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere at 10:30 a.m.  Born in Chelsea, MA, he was a life-long resident of Revere.  He was a 1945 alumnus of Revere High School.  Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army in July of 1945 and served until January of 1947.  He would spend a total of 31 years in the military & formally retired from active duty in May of 1976.  Joe was a life member of the Disabled American Veteran’s Association, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.) #6712 of Beachmont, Revere & the Revere American Legion Post #61.  For many years, he was a most active member of the Revere Knights of Columbus & a past officer.  Until most recently, he was a devotee of the Immaculate Conception Parish Family & was a longtime Usher at the Church & an appointed Eucharistic Minister.  His dear wife of 59 years, Lillian G. “Annabell” (Chapman) died on June 13th, 2011.  They were an inseparable couple, always placing family first.  He is the Devoted father of: Patricia A. Marchese & her husband, Gerald “Jerry” of Peabody, & Peabody Deputy Police Chief, Scott A. Carriere & his fiance, Catherine Catalucci of Peabody & Revere.  He is the Cherished Grandfather of: Lauren E. Fanning & her husband, Josh of Peabody, Robyn L. Tuberosa of Saugus, Chase, Regan E. & Kaitlin Carriere all of Peabody.  He is also survived by his Great-Granddaughter, Everly Annabell Fanning.  He was the Brother of the late: Mary C. Broderick, Nancy M. DeMatteis, Victor, John, Peter, Andrew, & Alphonse Carriere.  Many Nieces & Nephews, Grand-Nieces & Grand-Nephews, also survive him.  Interment will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park of West Peabody.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 89 South St., Boston, MA 02111.

Services

Visiting Hours

Thursday, March 8th, from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Friday, March 9th, at 10:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.

Interment

Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, West Peabody.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 89 South St., Boston, MA 02111.