Dennis R. Grasso
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, December 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, 
Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), REVERE for Dennis R. Grasso, who passed unexpectedly at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center of Revere, following a brief illness on Sunday, December 10th. The Funeral Service will be conducted in the funeral home following the visitation at 12:30 p.m. and immediately followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Born & raised here in Revere, Dennis attended Revere High School & graduated in 1960. Dennis had a passion for music and playing the guitar and professionally appeared at many of the Lounges and nite-spots lining Revere Beach Boulevard. He played and performed under the “moniker”, “Danny Richards” until his late twenties. He began working with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in several various capacities. As a toll collector, he was stationed at Callahan Tunnel for several years. He began a lengthy association with the Department of Correction within their transport unit as a driver for clients and later the elderly, retiring in 2000, at age 58 yrs. Since that time, he has been his Mom’s appointed, care-giver & advocate. His beloved & adored Mother, Nellie (Dotolo) Grasso will observe her 102nd birthday on February 28th, 2018. Mrs. Grasso’s ability to remain at her Revere home is due largely to Dennis’ unparalleled efforts.
Besides his Mom, he is the devoted father to Lisa A. Lowell & her husband, David A. of Raymond, N.H. & Carla M. Grasso of Northwood, N.H. He is the cherished grandfather to Richard P. Lowell & his wife, Brenda of Concord, No. Carolina, Steven A. Lowell & his wife, Michelle of Port Charlotte, Florida & Christina R. Lowell of Raymond, N.H. He was the dear brother of the late Geraldine M. DeSisto. He is also survived by eight (8) great grandchildren; Austin, Mason, Brandon, Ally, Autumn, Reighna, Aiden, David and many cousins.
Services
Visiting Hours
Thursday, December 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Funeral Service
Thursday, December 14th at 12:30 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Helen M. (Alba) Aiello
A funeral mass was celebrated on Monday, December 11th at St. Anthony of Padua Church, REVERE, for Helen M. (Alba) Aiello, who 
passed at the Whidden Memorial Hospital, Everett on Tuesday, December 5th, following a long illness. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Mrs. Aiello was born & raised in Revere, living here her entire life. She was a 1946 alumna of Revere High School. Mrs. Aiello was devoted to her family & extended family & enjoyed spending quality time with them. She was the daughter of the late Alphonzo & Pauline (Bellitte) Alba and the beloved wife of the late, John B. Aiello, who passed on February 3, 2003. She is the cherished mother of John B. Aiello, Jr. & his wife, Paula & Robert M. Aiello, all of Revere, Dennis C. Aiello & his wife, Kathy of Peabody, Ronald J. Aiello of Revere & the late Marion Graceffa & her husband, Robert of Revere. She is also the devoted grandmother of Matthew Aiello of Revere, Gina M. & Robert Graceffa, both of Revere. Also lovingly survived by her sister Anna McCarthy & a brother, Benjamin Alba & his wife, Anne, all of Revere. She was the sister of the late Mary R. Cardillo & Anthony Alba. Many nieces & nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews, also survive her.
Services
Funeral Services were Private
Remembrances may be made to your favorite charity.
Josephine C. (Camerlengo) Tanner
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, December 8th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107), REVERE, for Josephine C. (Camerlengo) Tanner, who passed following a brief illness on Thursday, November 30th, at her residence at Prospect House, Revere. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, December 9th, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.), REVERE at 11:00 a.m. A peculiar coincidence is that her passing came two days, following the 75th anniversary (November 28, 1942) of the infamous “Coconut Grove” fire in Boston’s Back Bay. Josephine was there & present. When her group arrived late for an evening at the club, they were seated in the small lounge at the front of the building, and most probably, the major reason why they survived the tragedy.
Born to Bernardino & Maria (Marone) Camerlengo; humble, Italian immigrants in East Boston, the family came to settle in Revere when Josephine was a little girl. She was an outstanding student & was a graduate of East Boston High School, Class of 1937. She went to Boston Secretarial School & was an alumna of the Class of 1939. Josephine joined the U.S. Navy (Waves) in December of 1942 and served with the rank of Seaman 2nd class until her discharge in January of 1946. She was a proud member of the military and a member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, American Legion Post #61 of Revere. Josephine “Auntie Joe” began her career at Forbes Lithograph & remained there until 1952, when she began her tenure at the Metropolitan District Planning Commission. There, she soon rose to the position of “Executive Secretary”, which she held for thirty-three (33) years, retiring in 1985. To her death, she still had several friends from her days at the M.D.P.C. In November of 1977, she was widowed by the untimely & unexpected demise of her dear husband, Louis A. Tanner, Jr. The couple was childless & Josephine soon became the “surrogate” Mom, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother to her many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & nephews & great-grand nieces & nephews, a position, she thrived upon. Her fraternal associations, were several, the Daughters of Italy (Ladies Lodge) at the Giuseppe Mazzini Lodge of Revere, the Winthrop Improvement & Historical Association & the Dante Aligheri Society of Massachusetts & the Revere Society for Cultural & Historic Preservation Inc. However, keeping in mind, that Josephine was an ardent & proud member of the “Greatest Generation”, she regaled in detail, the responsibilities that one assumes when joining fraternal organizations, i.e. supporting the society, physically and monetarily. Her days were filled with meetings, luncheons, and planning activities that often occupied her schedule until late in the evening. Her life style, made a change about two years ago, when she made her move to “Prospect House”.
She was the dear sister of the late Mildred Gargiulo & her late husband, Gerald M., Ann A. Savoia & her late husband, Charles, Margheritta C. Sachs, Olivia R. Giglio & her late husband, Jerry & William B. Camerlengo & his late wife, Claire. She is the devoted aunt to Angela Howell of Cape Coral, FL, Richard Giglio & his wife, Joanne of Raleigh, North Carolina, Beryl Segal of Waianae, Hawaii, Carl Savoia of Revere, Geralyn A. Gargiulo & her husband, Brian Parrell of Revere & No. Conway, NH., Meryle Sachs of Pacific Grove, Calif. & Maria Camerlengo of Salem, NH, Lawrence “Larry” Powers of Winthrop & Louis Powers of Southboro, MA & Joanne Grimes & her husband, Paul of Olney, Maryland. She is also lovingly survived by her God-daughter, Patricia Hazzard & her husband, Robert of Worcester, many faithful & respectful grand-nieces & nephews & great-grand-nieces & nephews. For over 45 years, Josephine was a Winthrop resident before moving to back to Revere at the Prospect House three years ago. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Services
Visiting Hours
Friday, December 8th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Saturday, December 9th at 11:00 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Legion Post #61, “Restoration Fund”, 249 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151.
Agostino “Gus” Pecoraro, Jr.
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, December 1st at the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 
Broadway (Rte. 107), REVERE from 4:00 p.m. to 800 p.m. The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home of Saturday, December 2nd at 9:00 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.), REVERE at 10:00 a.m. “Gus” died following a re occurrence with metastatic cancer at his Revere residence on Wednesday, November 29th.
Born in South Windham, Maine, he came to live in East Boston, after being discharged from the Navy in 1954. He remained there until moving to Revere in 1965. He was an alumnus of the former New England Barber School, Class of 1963. He opened his Shoppe; “Gus’s Barber Shop” on Revere St., Revere, in 1963, and operated the shoppe until retiring at his 80th birthday, in 2011. His barber shop, as is the case with shoppes of their nature, become a center of education, debate & long-term friendships, that are passed from generation to generation. Young men arrived for their first haircut, and later would present their sons and grandsons for their first haircut, a rite of passage. “Gus” was a long-time member of the Malden Moose & the V.F.W. Post #6712 of Beachmont, Revere. “Gus” served with the U.S. Navy as a Seaman 1st class entering on January 22, 1948 thru February 13,1950 and re-enlisted on July 28, 1950 thru May 18, 1954, during the Korean Conflict. He held the following commendations, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, the Korean Service (with 5 Bronze Stars), the United Nations & the Navy Occupation Medals.
He is the beloved husband of 62 (sixty-two) years, to Mary T. (Agostinelli). He is the devoted father of Joseph R. Pecoraro & his companion, Diane Kramer, Michael E. Pecoraro & wife, Kristen and Susan M. Pecoraro. He is the cherished Grandfather to Joseph M. Pecoraro & wife, Cynthia, Anne Marie Pecoraro, James Ryan Pecoraro& wife, Kristina, Michael J. Pecoraro, Chief Warrant Officer Patrick A. Pecoraro, U.S. Army and Matthew R. Pecoraro, U.S. Army. He is also the dear brother of Julia Larrabee & her late husband, Donald & John Pecoraro & his late wife, Ellen, and the late, Anthony, Eugene, Joseph & Generean Pecoraro & the late, Caroline Camusi, Mary Maglione, Carmella “Minola ” Laskey. He is also lovingly survived by his four (4) Great-Grandchildren, Rosalie, Carmen, Daphne, & Lincoln, and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.
Services
Visiting Hours
Friday, December 1st from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Saturday, December 2nd at 10:00 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere
Interment
Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to N.E. Center & Home for Veterans, PO Box 845257, Boston, MA 02284-5257.
Anthony M. Lopilato, Jr.
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, December 3rd from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & 
Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), REVERE for Anthony M. Lopilato, affectionately known as “Tinny” & “Tony”, who passed following a lengthy illness on Tuesday, November 28th at Brigham & Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Boston. His funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, 35 Brooks St., East Boston at 10:00 a.m., immediately followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Born & raised in East Boston, he was a life-long resident of the City. He was a 1957 graduate of Sacred Heart Grammar School & a 1961 alumnus of Sacred Heart High School. He went onto Bentley College and later enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, entering in February of 1965 through October 1968, honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. “Tinny” would often speak of his time with the Air Force, as the “Very Best Time of My Life”. He was proud to have served, especially in the trenches of Vietnam. His stations included; Lackland Airforce Base, Macdill, (Tampa, Fla.), Cam Ranh Bay (Vietnam) & Chanute. “Tinny” – “Tony” was in charge of dispensing any & all parts & supplies pertinent to aircraft need. Returning from the War, he became an ironworker as a welder & layout man for five years and then he sought a position at Suffolk Downs Race Track as a groomer, a position he thoroughly enjoyed for over ten years. In 1979, he began his career with U.S. Postal Service as a mail handler and coupled with his four (4) year veteran’s service, completed 20 years with the U.S. Postal Service. Having come to full retirement in 1995.
“Tinny” enjoyed life, especially his time with his beloved wife of 47 years, Constance “Connie” (DeFronzo) and the pride of his life, his only and devoted daughter Julie A. Lopilato and of whom, her companion, Dennis Bernard, all have lived together in the same home in East Boston. His total life was consumed with Family and extended family. He leaves his cherished brother, Stephen P. Lopilato & his wife, Doris of Plymouth. He is the proud uncle to Michael Mayberry of West Palm Beach, FI., Matthew Mayberry & his wife, Julie of Plymouth, Myles Mayberry-Lopilato & his wife, Michelle of West Point, New York, Mindy Lopilato & her husband, Jared Kershner of Mashpee, MA & many other nieces, nephews & great-grandnieces & nephews. He is also lovingly survived by his in-laws, Margaret “Peggy” Vitale-Intraversato of Revere & her late husband, David P. who passed on October 26, 2017, Donna DeFronzo of Chelsea, Denise & Dennis Thompson of Sanbornton, New Hampshire & John DeFronzo & his wife, Debra “Debbie” of Lynn.
Services
Visiting Hours
Sunday, December 3rd from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Monday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, East Boston
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to New England Center & Home for Veterans, P.O. Box 845257, Boston, Mass. 02284-5257, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept.142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
Ronald J. Kolinsky
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, November 26th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio and Smith, 
Home for Funerals 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere, for Ronald J. Kolinsky, who died on Tuesday November 21st at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital ending a valiant struggle with complications arising from complications due to a twin lung transplant in June of 2016. He was 65 years old. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday November 27th at 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St. Revere.
Ronnie was born in Malden and was raised and educated in Revere. He attended Somerville Trade School before transferring to Northeast Regional Vocational School in Wakefield, Class of 1972. Ronnie enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard, he provided 6 years of service to his country as a reservist. When he was honorably discharged, Ronnie moved to Saugus & joined the Teamsters, driving Oil Tankers. Ron later owned & operated his own oil company called Mountain View Fuel. On July 24, 1981, Ronnie married Susan E. Edwards, remaining in Saugus where they began & raised their family. Ron left the oil business to pursue his passion of working as a carpenter with Local #218. That was his passion and he loved to do finish carpentry. His masterful skill at carpentry gave him a great sense of joy. He worked with Local #218 until 2005, when he retired. His presence in the world will secure his place in the hearts & memories of all who knew him. His focus on family, hard work, good humor, generosity & his adventurous spirit will remain in our hearts and endure for all eternity.
He is the devoted husband of 36 years to Susan E. (Edwards) Kolinsky of Saugus. The loving father of Dr. Melissa J. Kolinsky, D.C. & her fiancé Justin Del Muto, Riann M. Kirk, all of Saugus & her late husband Scott E. Kirk and Dr. Michelle L. Kolinsky, PHD. & her fiancé Jeremy Law of San Jose, CA. He is the adored Papa of Alyssa H. Kirk, Mason S. Glocke, Avery S. Del Muto & Reese H. Del Muto. Beloved brother of Mary Ellen Peterson of St. Petersburg, Fl. & her late husband Thomas Peterson, Joann Giannino of Revere & her late husband Christy Giannino, Roger Kolinsky & his wife Betty of Hampton, NH, Richard Kolinsky & his wife Jean of Wakefield, Anna Dearborn & her husband Edward of Revere, Dennis Pettigrew & his wife Cathy of New Port Richie, Fl and the late Stanley M. Kolinsky & his wife Gail Kolinsky of Wakefield. Also lovingly survived by his lifelong friend Frank Marchesi & his wife Elizabeth of Wilmington and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Saugus.
Visiting Hours
Sunday, November 26th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Monday, November 27th at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere
Interment
Riverside Cemetery, Saugus
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Lung Association, 1661 Worcester Rd Suite 301 Framingham, MA 01701.
Dorothy C. (Orr) Rogers
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, November 19th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith,
Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE for Dorothy C. (Orr) Rogers, who passed at her Beachmont Revere residence unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 14th. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday, November 20th 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., immediately followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Born & raised in Revere, she was a resident of Beachmont, Revere all her life and a member of the 1951 graduating class at Revere High School. For many years, she was a stay at home Mom, caring for her family & for her Mom & Dad. After her husband, William J. Rogers passed in August of 1978, she began a career in 1980 with the then Bank of New England, as a reconcilliator and remained with the Bank, now Bank America, retiring in 2005, at the age of 72 years.
She is the cherished Mother of William R. Rogers & his wife, Donna L. of Saugus & Richard W. Rogers of Peabody. She was the daughter of the late, Nelson Orr & Ann C. “Connie” (Waseka) Orr. She is the devoted grandmother of Brian Rogers of Peabody, Kyle Rogers of Lynn, Dana Rogers & his wife, Juli of Swampscott & Kerri Harris of Saugus. She is also lovingly survived by her great-grandchildren, Sean & Lexi Rogers & Brooke Harris.
Visiting Hours
Sunday, November 19th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Monday, November 20th at 10:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.
Patrick M. Duggan
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, November 15th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Vertuccio 
& Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107), REVERE for, Patrick M. Duggan, who passed unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11th, following a brief illness. The Funeral Service will follow immediately at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne on Thursday, November 16th at 1:15 p.m. Please meet at the cemetery gate by 1:00 p.m.
Patrick was born in Melrose, raised & educated in Malden, attending Malden High school. He entered the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era, serving as Private 2nd Class on July 29, 1969 & was discharged on January 20,1972. He worked for over 20 (twenty) years within the Department of Public Works (City of Malden) in the water department as a plumber and laborer. In 1997, he left his post in Malden and began a twenty-year career with the V.A. Medical Center at Jamaica Plain, in their Maintenance Division as a master plumber. He was still working at the time of his death. Patrick was active in the American Legion Post of Malden, several years ago.
He is the beloved husband of 45 years to Gail (Hardy) Duggan. He is the dear father to CarrieAnn Salemme, her husband William, Patrick J. Duggan, his wife Jennifer, Matthew J. Duggan, Heather G. Duggan & Stephen Buonopane, all of Revere. He is the devoted grandfather of Alexis, Tyler, Brandon, McKenna, Stephen, Brayden and Jaxson, all of Revere. He is the cherished brother of James Duggan & his wife Connie of Burlington, Caroline Smithers & her husband Rick, George Duggan and his late wife Karen, all of Billerica, Eileen Kimber & her husband Jerry of Fitchburg, Joseph Duggan & his wife Joy of Tewksbury & the late John Duggan. Also lovingly survived by many nieces & nephew.
Services
Visiting Hours
Wednesday, November 15th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Funeral Service
Wednesday, November 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Interment
Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne
Thursday, November 16th at 1:15 p.m. (Please meet at cemetery gate by 1:00 p.m.)
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Just A Little Help Burial Funds, P.O. Box 262, Revere MA 02151.
Irene P. “Pat” (Murray) McDonough
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, November 13th in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107), REVERE from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for Irene P. “Pat” (Murray) McDonough, who passed unexpectedly on Thursday evening, November 9th at Tuft’s Medical Center of Boston. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, November 14th 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., immediately followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Born & raised in Revere, she was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1953. “Pat” continued onto Secretarial School in Boston & would later gain employment in the former Mystic Valley Gas Co. of the North Shore as a secretarial administrator. Later in time, she took a position with State Street Bank & Trust in Boston as a word processor in the newly formed computer division. Her five-year employment with State Street, ended when “Pat” took on the title of care-giver for her dear Mom (Irene A. (Vose) Murray) & her beloved husband, Dr. Frederick J. McDonough, Jr., when they became critically ill. Dr. McDonough was a former Revere School Principal & Administrator, who passed in September of 1995. Her Mom hailed from one of Revere’s oldest families, along with her late Dad, Paul M. Murray, also a member of one of Revere’s settling families. “Pat” has always been a family person, regardless of whether you were an immediate family member or part of her extended & vast family, she was ever present for solace, comfort & a generous heart.
She is the cherished mother of Kathleen I. McDonough & her wife Denise Lamoureux of St. Petersburg, Fl., Diane McDonough-Goff & her husband Phillip of Mansfield & Frederick J. McDonough, III & his companion Kim Briggs of Revere. She is the devoted grandmother to Matthew Goff of Mansfield & Colleen Goff of Mansfield, Zanelle Briggs, Ashley & Brittany Griffin, all of Revere. She is the dear sister to John V. Murray of Amesbury, Richard P. “Skip” Murray of Wilmington & the late Charles F. Murray, Paul J. Murray & Leo M. Murray. She is the faithful sister-in-law to Genevieve M. Murray of Revere and she is lovingly survived by a great-granddaughter, Izabelle Briggs & many proud & devoted nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews. “Pat” was always more than an “Aunt” to her many nieces & nephews, often she became their surrogate “Mom”.