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28
Feb

Agnes M. (King) Shea

Shea, Agnes M. (King) formerly of Revere in Macon, Georgia, February 28th, 2012 at 94 years.  Wife of the late: John C.  Devoted mother of Maureen A. Lizek & her late husband Leonard of Macon, GA, & Stephen J. Shea, DDS & wife, Jeanne of Lancaster, MA.  Cherished Grandmother of: Susan M. Shea of Brookline, Lieutenant Andrew L. Lizek, MD, United States Navy, & his wife, Kristen of Rockville, Maryland, Alison S. Lizek & her fiance, Joseph Tan of Atlanta, GA, & the late: Gregory S. Shea.  Also lovingly survived by her great-Granddaughter, Evelyn Grace Lizek, & her sister-in-law, Ruth Shea of Malden, & many nieces & nephews.  Sister of the late: George & James King.  Family & friends are invited to visit with the family on Tuesday, March 6th, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107), Revere, followed by the funeral service in the funeral home at 12 p.m., followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.  Parking is available to the left of the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome), 508 East South Temple, Suite 202, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102.

Services

Visiting Hours

Tuesday, March 6th, from 10 – 11:45 a.m.

Funeral Service

Tuesday, March 6th, at 12 p.m., in the funeral home.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: SADS (Sudden Arrythmia Death Syndrome), 508 East South Temple, Suite 202, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102.

28
Feb

Arthur A. Strianese

Family & friends are invited to visit with the family on Monday, March 5th, 2012 beginning at 10 a.m. in the Vertuccio and Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107), Revere, for Arthur A. Strianese, who died on Tuesday, February 28th at the Hammersmith Nursing Care Center of Saugus, following a long illness.  A funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home on Monday, at 11:15 a.m., followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Born & raised in Revere, he graduated Revere High School, Class of 1935.  In December of 1941, he joined the United States Army, & served until December of 1945.  He was a member of the 27th Photographic Lab Squadron & flew over 100 missions over Italy & Germany, defeating the Luftwaffe.  His position within the military was to fly within the belly of the aircraft & snap hundreds of photos of the subsequent action that occurred.  Arthur was the husband of the late: R. Josephine “Josie” (Salvi) Strianese, who died in February of 1975.  He is the beloved & devoted father of: Denise Sena & her husband Thomas J. of Revere.  He is the Cherished Grandfather of: Alison J. Scali & her husband Joseph of Peabody, Jennifer J. Sena of Brockton, & Thomas J. Sena, Jr. of Revere.  He is the loving Great-Grandfather of: Joshua T. Scali, Jordan P. & Travis A. Fitzpatrick.  He was the Brother of the late: Leo & Alfred Strianese, Mildred Turnbull, Ida Hart, Sally Grasso, & Alma Tirabassi.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.

Services

Visiting Hours

Monday, March 5th, from 10 – 11 a.m.

Funeral Service

Monday, March 5th, at 11:15 a.m. in the Funeral Home.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery.

28
Feb

David I. Macdonald

Macdonald, David I. in Revere, February 28th, 2012 following a long illness, at 84 years.  Beloved husband for 60 years to: Dorothy E. (Sokoloski).  Dear father of the late: David Macdonald & Lois E. Macdonald.  Devoted brother of the late: Joseph, Frederick, John, Kenneth, Robert, Leo, & George Macdonald & Catherine Jones.  Lovingly survived by many nephews, nieces, grand-nieces, & grand-nephews.  Family & friends are invited to visit with the family on Saturday, March 3rd beginning at 9 a.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107), Revere, followed by the funeral service in the funeral home at 11:30 a.m., followed by interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, West Peabody.  David is a late Navy Veteran of World War II & member of the Revere Lodge of Elks #1171.  He is a retiree of General Electric, Lynn, & Lucent Technologies (AT&T).  Mr. Macdonald is an alumnus of Harvard University, Class of 1949.  Parking is available to the left of the funeral home.

Services

Visiting Hours

Saturday, March 3rd, from 9 – 11:15 a.m.

Funeral Service

Saturday, March 3rd, at 11:30 a.m. in the Funeral Home.

Interment

Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, West Peabody.

28
Feb

Rose (Cerbone) Tartarini

Formerly of Revere, in Bristol, NH, February 28th, after a long illness.  Wife of the late Victor Tartarini & Arthur J. Fortini.  Devoted mother of Therese “Terry” Sullo & husband Joseph and Philip Fortini of Moultanborough, NH, Lisa Buitenhuys of Bristol, NH and Janine Fortini of Wakefield, MA.  Cherished grandmother of Ann Marie Arone & husband Joseph of Pelham, NH, Michael Sullo of Brooklynn, NY, Bradley Buitenhuys of Lowell, MA & David A. Goss of Wakefield, MA.  Dear sister of Phyllis C. Trifone & her late husband Henry J. of Revere, MA and Ralph Cerbone & wife Barbara of Salisbury, MA. Also lovingly survived her twin great grand children Joseph M. & Julianna M. Arone of Pelham, NH and many nieces & nephews.  Family and friends are invited to visit with the family on Friday, March 2nd beginning at 9 a.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere. Followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (corner of Beach ST. & Winthrop Ave.) Revere at 12 noon.  Followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Parking is available in the lot left of the funeral home.

 

Services

Visiting Hours

Friday, March 2nd from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

Funeral Mass

Friday, March 2nd at 12 Noon in Immaculate Conception Church

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery – Everett, MA

 

 

26
Feb

Sharon E. (Jalbert) DeRenne

Sharon E. DeRenne

Family & friends are invited to visiting hours on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 from 4-8 p.m. in the Vertuccio and Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107), Revere, for Sharon E. (Jalbert) DeRenne, who died following a long & courageous struggle with metastatic breast cancer, at her Reading home on Sunday, February 26th.  A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Thursday, March 1st at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church at 10:30 a.m.  Sharon was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1965.  Sharon worked for Massachusetts General Hospital, in the Obstetrics & Gynecology Out-Patient Clinic as a secretary for 5 years, before moving onto O’Brion-Russell Insurance Agency of Boston for over 10 years.  She moved to Reading over 27 years ago.  She is the beloved wife of, Lawrence L. DeRenne, & the cherished mother of: Kristen A. DeRenne-Travelo & her husband, George M. of Reading.  She is the Adored Daughter of, Hector H. Jalbert & Elizabeth A. “Lee” (Scarpetti) Jalbert of Revere, & the devoted Grandmother of, Maddison R. & Autumn L. Travelo of Reading.  She is the dear sister of: Leslie A. Parechanian & her husband, Dale F., & the Aunt of Janelle M. & Justin M. Parechanian all of Revere.  She is also lovingly survived by her Aunt, Mary Santosuosso of Revere, & many Cousins & several other nieces & nephews.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923, or to: www.rundfmc.org/2012/jasonc.

Services

Visiting Hours

Wednesday, February 29th, from 4-8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Thursday, March 1st, at 10:30 a.m., in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.

Interment

Will be private.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923, or to: www.rundfmc.org/2012/jasonc

21
Feb

Ralph J. Terenzio, Sr.

Ralph J. Terenzio, Sr.

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, February 26th, 2012 from 4-8p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107), Revere, for Ralph J. Terenzio, who died at 91 years following a long illness on Tuesday evening, February 21st at the Bedford VA Medical Center, Bedford.  A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday, February 27th at 9:30a.m., followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.), Revere, at 10:30a.m.  Born & raised in Revere, he was an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1938.  He served with the United States Air Force during World War II from October 1942 – November 1945, earning the rank of Sergeant.  For over 40 years, he worked for Rosebud Produce of Boston, and Retired in 1982 as a General Foreman.  Ralph was a former member of the Revere Loyal Order of the Moose.  He was the widower of the late, Florence A. (Costarelli) Terenzio & Barbara A. (Greene) Terenzio.  He is the devoted father of Ralph J. Terenzio, Jr. of Revere, Marguerite A. Upton & her husband, Robert of Peabody, & the late, Florence M. “Flossie” Cremone, who died in December of 2010.  He is the Cherished Grandfather of Gina M. Mustoe & her husband, David of Westford, Laurie A. Cheverie & her husband, Justin of Reading, Jennifer Lee Duca & her husband, Brett of Worcester, Eric N. DiNapoli of Newburyport, Alycia R. Post & her husband, Robert of Bennington, Vermont, & Kene Cremone of Revere.  He is the Dear Brother of Joseph A. “Red” Terenzio & his wife, Delma A. of Revere, Phyllis Capuano & her husband, Joseph of Melrose, & the late, Domenic F. Terenzio, Antonetta Horton, Rose Sunderland, Connie Messina, & Mary Siciliano.  He is also lovingly survived by his 8 great-grandchildren, Ivy, Holly, Sydney, David, Maggie, Cassidy, Adam, & Lyla, & many nieces and nephews.  Entombment will be in Holy Cross Community Mausoleum, Malden.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688.

Services

Visiting Hours

Sunday, February 26th, from 4-8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Monday, February 27th, at 10:30 a.m., in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.

Entombment

Holy Cross Community Mausoleum, Malden.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688.

20
Feb

Donna Lee Caramello

Donna Lee Caramello

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, February 24th, 2012, from 4-8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107), Revere, for Donna Lee Caramello, who died following a long & valiant battle with multiple myeloma on Monday, February 20th, at the Kaplan Family Hospice of Danvers.  A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, February 25th at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in t he Immaculate Conception Church, Revere at 10:30 a.m.  Born & raised in Winthrop, her family moved to Revere in 1952, where she attended school & was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1968.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Salem State College in 1973, and in 1978, she received her Master’s Degree in Guidance Counseling.  Early in her teaching career, she taught students with learning disabilities, Kindergarten through Grade Three in Revere, for many years.  She became an early volunteer with the City of Salem Drug Program & the North Shore Community Action Program.  Realizing from an early age her potential with psychic abilities, she developed her skills and gifts in numerology, astrology, & psychorientology.  For many years, she taught meditation classes & magnified healing.  She realized her life-long dream, when she founded “A Sacred Place” (Wellness Center) of Salem, which is still in active practice.  For the past 20 years, she has also been a Real Estate Agent within the greater North Shore for Coldwell Banker Group.  Donna was a strong & vibrant environmentalist, with her association with the Salem Sound Coastwatch, as a founding member of that non-profit organization since 1990.  She was the daughter of the late, Vincent J. & Geraldine P. (Repucci) Caramello.  She is the Devoted Sister of, Retired Revere Fire Lieutenant James V. Caremello & His Wife, Lynne, David G. Caramello & his Partner, Deanne Mantia, all of Revere & the late, Diane M. Caramello-Daley.  She is the Beloved niece of Joseph Indrisano of Winthrop, Mary Indrisano of Georgia & Bessie Gauthier of Middleton.  She is the Cherished Aunt of, Christopher V. Daley of Haverhill & Caitlyn L. Caramello of Revere.  She is also lovingly survived by many cousins, dedicated friends & colleagues.  Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: Salem Sound Coastwatch, 201 Washington St., Salem, MA, 01970 (www.salemsound.org).

Services

Visiting Hours

Friday, February 24th, from 4-8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Saturday, February 25th, at 10:30 a.m., in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: Salem Sound Coastwatch, 201 Washington St., Salem, MA, 01970 (www.salemsound.org)

15
Feb

Frank J. Misiano, Jr.

Frank J. Misiano, Jr.

Family and Friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, February 20th, from 4 to 8 p.m. In the Vertuccio and Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107)  Revere, MA 02151 for Frank J. Misiano, Jr., who died on Wednesday, February 15th, at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital Boston, following an eleven  months valiant battle with metastatic lung carcinoma.  A funeral will be held from the funeral home on Tuesday, February 21st at 8:00 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Revere at 9:00 a.m.  Born and raised in Revere, Frank was a 1973 Alumnus of Wakefield Vocational High School.  Frank took over his father’s plumbing business sometime in the early eighties, “Seacrest Plumbing & Heating” of Revere.  Later he also became the Plumbing Inspector for the City of Revere.  For the past five years, he was the Alternate Plumbing Inspector for the Town of Saugus.  He left Revere 25 years ago, when he moved to Lynnfield, where he remained.  He was a member of the Revere Patriots Club and Revere Businessmens Association.  He was the beloved son of the late Frank J. Misiano, Sr. (Who died on Dec.21,2011) & the late Barbara (Miles) Misiano.  He is the cherished brother of  Barbara A. DeRosa & her Husband Andrew  & Diane Misiano all of Revere & the late Stanley D. Misiano.  He is the devoted uncle of Danielle M. & Mariah L. DeRosa & Bianca V.S. Misiano all of Revere and Stanley D. Misiano, Jr. & Marissa Misiano both of Wakefield.  He is also lovingly survived by his sister-in-law, Maria Misiano of Wakefield.  Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, MA

 

Services

Visiting Hours

Monday, February 20th, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Funeral

Tuesday, February 21st,  a funeral mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m.

In St. Mary of the Assumption Church

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery

12
Feb

Alfred L. “Freddie” Fariole

Services & interment have been held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, for Alfred L. “Freddie” Fariole who died on Sunday, February 12th, 2012 at a hospital in Lakeland, Florida, at 82 years, following a brief illness.  Mr. Fariole had moved to Lakeland, FL in 1993 from East Boston.  Born & raised in East Boston, he was an alumnus of East Boston High School, Class of 1947 & entered the United States Navy serving as Corpsman during the Korean Conflict.  For most of his working career he worked with Local #60 of the International Union of Asbestos Workers, as a pipe-fitter & installation specialist.  He worked for over 30 years in that field until 1993.  Concurrently, for over 15 years, he worked with the security department at Lesley College of Boston.  He is the husband of Eleanor B. “Ellie” (Burden) Fariole.  He is the devoted father to, Alfred L. Fariole, Jr. of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Steven T. Fariole of Lakeland, FL, Donna M. Fariole-Coviello of Salisbury, MA, Mary Louise Terrones & Joseph A. Fariole, both of Woburn, MA.  He is also lovingly survived by 6 Grandchildren, 5 Great-Grandchildren, & several nieces & nephews.  He was also the Brother of the late, Robert Fariole.  Remembrances may be made to the MSPCA-ANGELL, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130-9923.

12
Feb

John G. Cardillo

John G. Cardillo

At his home in Revere, February 12th, in his 95th year. Following a long illness, beloved husband of 60 years to Mary R. (Alba).  Devoted father of Paula Cardillo & LuAnn Cardillo both of Revere.  Cherished grandfather of Kristyn Ann Pardi & her husband James of Stoneham, MA & Lauren Kulakowski of Revere.  Also lovingly survived by his great-granddaughter Juliana Maria Pardi and many nieces & nephews.  Brother of the late: Luise Fino, Joesph, Henry, George M., Emilio, John & Carmine Cardillo.  Family & friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday, February 15th, begining at 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (Revere) at 12 Noon, followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.  Retiree of Smithcraft of Chelsea.  Parking is available in the lot left of the funeral home.

In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to:

American Heart Association 22 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701-4688

Servicies

Visiting Hours

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 from 9am to 11:30 a.m

Funeral Mass

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 in Immaculate Conception Church (Revere) at 12 Noon

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery (Everett, MA)

In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to:                                                                                                                                         

American Heart Association  22 Speen St.  Framingham, MA 01701-4688

 

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.