Louis J. Rossi, Sr.
Funeral Services were held privately on Thursday, October 19th for Louis J. Rossi, Sr., who died following a brief illness on Sunday,
October 15th at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center in Revere. He was 95 years old and passed one month before his 96th birthday.
Louis was born & raised in Boston’s North End. He was educated in Boston Public Schools and was an alumnus of Boston English High School, Class of 1939. He furthered his education at a Trade School earning a certificate as a Boiler Engineer 1st Class. Like many men of his generation, Louis enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country during World War II. During his time in the Army, he operated a “Side Gunner” on a P-17 Bomber. He returned home to the North End after his honorable service. On June 11, 1950, Louis married Mildred T. Bucci. The couple remained in the North End where together they began their family. In 1965, Louis relocated his family to Revere, where they remain today. Louis had a 30 + year career as a Supervisor of Maintenance at Massport Authority. Louis had a love for baseball, especially the Boston Red Sox. A special highlight was when Louis was able to meet Ted Williams with his family. He also will be remembered as a dedicated family man who loved nothing more than simply spending time with them. Humble, gentle & kind is exactly how Louis Rossi will be remembered.
He is the loving & dedicated husband of Mildred T. (Bucci) Rossi of Revere, together they shared 67 years of marriage. The cherished father of Louis J. Rossi & his wife Joan A. of Saugus, Cathy A. Cecere & her husband Daniel, Mildred T. Cooke & her husband Donald of Wakefield and the late Richard Rossi. He is the adored grandfather of 10 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. He was the dear brother of 8 late brothers & sisters. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grand nephews.
Services
Funeral Services were Private.
John W. Brown
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Monday, October 16th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, 
Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE for Retired Revere Police Sgt. John W. Brown, who passed at the home of his son and daughter-in-law in Palm Coast, Florida on Thursday, October 5th, after a brief illness. His funeral will be conducted from the Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 17th 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.
Born in Melrose, his early life was spent in Everett, before coming to Revere over 85 years ago. He was an alumnus of Immaculate Conception High School, Class of 1939. During the Great Depression he joined the Civilian Conservation Corp serving in camp in Western Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Wyoming. Following the attack of Pearl Harbor, he entered active duty with the U.S. Navy on December 14, 1941 & served until September 25, 1945. He began duty in Newport, R.I. with the U.S.S. Eberle & then onto the U.S.S. William D. Porter & the U.S.S. William M. Hobby. In 1949, he joined the Revere Police force & served until 1989 (exactly a 40-year stint). He retired as head of the Traffic Division with the rank of Sergeant. John was Revere’s oldest city retiree His greatest & most honored rank was that of “Dad”, “Husband” & “Grampy” and God granted him three proud and loving children, 6 adoring grandchildren & 8 great-grandchildren. He was a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan and upon retirement he worked at Fenway Park providing security in the Red Sox club house until 1995 when he retired completely to enjoy time with his family. He was Past Commander of the former Revere V.F.W. Post #940 on Shirley Ave. and a member of the American Legion Post #61 of Broadway, Revere. He was a founding member & director of the I.C. Reveries Drum & Bugle Corps. with the Reverend Lawrence F. Sullivan from 1957-1964. A devout Roman Catholic, he was a former member of the Holy Name Society of the Immaculate Conception Parish Community.
He was the beloved husband of the late Helen C. (Flood) Brown who passed in May of 2005. He is the cherished father of Judy A. O’Toole & her husband, Michael of Medfield, Retired Weymouth Patrolman, William K. Brown, Esquire & his wife, Ana Toland of Weymouth and John T. Brown & his wife, Judy Busby, of Palm Coast, Florida. He is the devoted grandfather of Kasey M. Brown-Jaynes & her husband, Mark of Sandwich, MA, Concord New Hampshire Battalion Fire Chief Sean W. Brown & his wife, Heather of Concord, NH., Daniel M. O’Toole of Atlanta, Georgia, Thomas J. O’Toole & his wife, Katherine of Franklin, MA, Meredith M. Brown of Weymouth, MA & Alexander M. Brown & his wife, Maria of Madrid, Spain. He is also lovingly survived by 8 great-grandchildren. Interment will follow the funeral mass, immediately on Tuesday at Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, West Peabody.
Services
Visiting Hours
Monday, October 16th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Tuesday, October 17th at 10:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere
Interment
Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 or to the New England Center & Home for Veterans, P.O. Box 845257, Boston, MA 02284-5257.
Rose M. Peluso
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Tuesday, October 10th beginning at 9:00 a.m. through 11:15 a.m. in the Vertuccio 
& Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), REVERE, for Rose Marie (MacDougall) Peluso, who died on Wednesday, October 4th at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, following a heroic battle with metastatic disease. The Funeral Service will be conducted in the funeral home, following the visitation at 11:30 a.m., immediately followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery,Everett.
A native of Melrose, she was a 1979 alumna of Melrose High School. Rose Marie has lived here in Revere for over 20 years. Throughout her working career she was involved with the Home Health Care Industry specializing in Private Care.
She is the beloved wife of 26 years to Gary G. Peluso, Sr . She is the devoted mother of Gary G. Peluso, Jr. & his wife Miah Joseph and the cherished grandmother to Skylar R. Peluso, all of Danvers.
Services
Visiting Hours
Tuesday, October 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Funeral Service
Tuesday, October 10th at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
Phyllis M. Todisco
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Saturday, October 7th beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for 
Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), REVERE for Phyllis M. Todisco, who passed following a brief illness at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital. Her funeral will follow the visitation on Saturday, followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., REVERE at 10:00 a.m., immediately followed by interment at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
Born in Boston, she lived in Revere for most of her life. She attended local schools and was an alumna of Immaculate Conception High School, Class of 1953. She would embark on her full-time employment with Dr. Arno H. Bommer & later with his son, Dr. Arno H. Bommer, Jr. as a Dental Assistant & Office Manager for over 45 years. There, she made life-time friends. Phyllis enjoyed frequent traveling throughout the country and the world.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Louis & Angelina (Bonetti) Todisco & the devoted sister to the late Angelo A.”Sonny” Todisco. She is survived by her faithful and admired long-time companion & life partner John F. Murphy of Revere. She is the loving sister-in-law to June J. (Catalucci) Todisco of Revere and the cherished aunt of Donna M. DiGiovanni & her husband Anthony of Peabody & Revere Fire Captain Thomas S. Todisco & his wife Joanne E. of Revere. She is also the proud grand-aunt of Steven M. Todisco & his wife Sarah of Georgetown, Bryan T. Todisco of Revere, Danielle J. Kempe & her husband David M. of Quincy & David A. DiGiovanni of Medford. Riley R. & Michael P., her great grand niece and great grand nephew also lovingly survive Phyllis.
Services
Visiting Hours
Saturday, October 7th beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Funeral Mass
Saturday, October 7th at 10:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere
Interment
Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford
Salvatore A. Castiello, Sr.
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Tuesday, October 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for 
Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), REVERE, for Salvatore A. “Tory” & “Big Sal” Castiello, Sr., who died on Wednesday, September 27th. His funeral will be conducted on Wednesday, October 4th from the Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., REVERE at 11 :00 a.m.
Having celebrated his 36th birthday on September 8th, “Big Sal” lived in Revere for most of his life, until moving to Salem 10 years ago. He was a member of the graduating Class of 2000 of Northeast Vocational High School of Wakefield. In 2010, he became the proprietor & Master Barber at Big Sal’s Superior Barber Shop of Salem. A gentleman of large stature, he also owned a wonderfully large personality that endeared him to any & all who he came in contact with. Sal would want to be remembered as the very best Dad and all around family man. He held family as being supreme and cherished his role as Husband, Dad, Son, Brother, Nephew, Grandson, Uncle & Cousin, above all else. No commentary would be complete, not to mention the unique place in his heart, that he held his large extended family of friends. He was also a proud member of the Liberty Masonic Lodge of Masons, A.F. & A.M. of Beverly.
He is the beloved husband of ten years, to Michelle J. (Babineau) Castiello & the adored father of Suzahna G., Salvatore A. Jr. & Angelo J. Castiello, all of Salem, cherished son of Thomas J. & Gina M. (Salamone) Castiello & the devoted brother of Christina M. Castiello & Thomas J. Castiello, Jr. & his companion Kaitlyn Mahoney, all of Revere. Proud grandson of Eleanora “Nora” (Stagno) Salamone of Revere & the late Salvatore M.”Sal” Salamone & the late Alexander & Josephine R. (Sciliano) Castiello. He was the dear son-in-law of Guy & Theresa Babineau of Salem & also lovingly survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews.
Services
Visiting Hours
Tuesday, October 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Wednesday, October 4th at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere
Interment
Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden
In lieu of flowers, remembrances be made to an educational fund to honor the educational pursuits of his 3 children. Checks should be made to Gina M. Castiello, 46 Nell Rd., Revere, MA 02151.
Mildred I. (Rumson) Copeland
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Funeral Service on Saturday, September 30th at 10:30 a.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith,
Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) REVERE for Mildred I. (Rumson) Copeland who passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Services will conclude with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
Mildred I. (Rumson) Copeland, 97, of Reston, VA formerly of Revere, MA died peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2017 surrounded by her family. Mildred was born in Chelsea, MA on February 6, 1920. She moved to Proctor Avenue, Revere as a young child. She was one of nine children born to Arthur P. and Wilhelmina T. Rumson. Beloved wife of the late Earl E. Copeland and dear friend of the late Everett Morganto. Devoted and loving mother of Jacqueline Copeland and her husband Leo DeBlois of Reston, VA and Mary (Copeland) Jordan and her husband Frank of Avon, CT. Sister of Marion Rumson of Revere, William Rumson of Saugus and Barbara Reed of Westford. Sister of the late Arthur Rumson, Richard Rumson, Lillian Smith, Samuel Rumson and Pearl Belcher. She is survived also by her beloved grandchildren. Frank Jordan of St. Petersburg, FL; Anna and Matt Buchanan of Reston, VA; Aubrey and Nick Exarhos of Avon, CT; Abigail and Dave McGowan of Reston, VA; and Whitney and Tim Baywal of Grosse Pointe, MI. She is survived also by her seven cherished great-grandchildren: Judah, Harper, Declan, Austin, Camden, Finley and Phoebe.
Services
Memorial Funeral Service
Saturday, September 30th at 10:30 a.m. in the Funeral Home
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
Concetta “Connie” (Correale) Petrivelli
Family & friends are invited to a visitation in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere on Monday, 
September 18th beginning at 9:00 a.m. for Concetta “Connie” (Correale) Petrivelli, who passed on Thursday, September 14th, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, following a brief illness. Following the visitation, her funeral mass will be celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.) REVERE at 11:00 a.m., immediately followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Born & raised in East Boston, she attended East Boston High School & immediately joined the work force in a host of sundry jobs. She retired in 1998 after 12 years of service from the Raytheon Corp., as an assembly worker. However, in reality, “Connie” never did retire from her favorite vocation in life, i.e. caring & playing hostess to not only her immediate family, but to all her friends and extended family. She loved and thoroughly enjoyed her ability to care and prepare her fine Italian cooking and baking. Even the office staff at the many doctor’s offices, she would visit, were the recipients of her especially great baked goods. She served as a poll worker at the Garfield School for many years and also began volunteering at the school, doing anything & everything, wherever, she was needed.
She is survived by her beloved & devoted husband of 58 years, Anthony “Sonny” Petrivelli. She is the cherished mother to Paula Tocco & her husband, Joseph of Naperville, Illinois & Erika Poste of Vero Beach, Florida. She is the adored grandmother to Kyle J. Bendavid of Naperville, Illinois, Brianna A. Poste of Winchester, New Hampshire, Anthony E. Poste & Eric Royce, both of Vero Beach, Florida. She was the dear sister to the late James “Glimpie” & Severino “Butchie” Correale. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces & nephews.
Services
Visiting Hours
Monday, September 18th beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Funeral Mass
Monday, September 18th at 11:00 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
Lorraine E. Zolla
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church (Corner
of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.) REVERE, for Lorraine E. Zolla, who passed following a brief illness on Sunday, September 10th at her Revere residence. On Friday, Sept.15th, family and friends are invited to gather directly at church beginning at 10:30 a.m., followed by the funeral mass at 11:00 a.m.
Miss Zolla lived in Revere, her entire life, on the same site as the original Zolla Estate. The Zolla’s are among Revere’s oldest Italo-American residents & settlers. Educated at the Immaculate Conception Grammar & High School, she was a 1953 alumna of Immaculate Conception High school, (magna cum laude). Lorraine had a 25-year career with First National Bank of Boston (Bank of America) working in their human resources department. Latter, she would continue with the bank as a Merchant representative, until retiring in the middle 1990s. In 1977, Lorraine became Immaculate ‘s Music Director & resident organist, a position she held until her death. Many parishioners will remember her, not only for her musical involvement within the Church, but as vice president & treasurer of the St. Vincent dePaul Society & as a very active member of the Liturgy Board. She was also a life member of the Board of Trustees at Immaculate Conception School. She was the Treasurer of the Revere Society for Historic & Cultural Preservation. She was a long-time member of the Revere Womens’ Club & Past Regent for the Catholic Daughters of America, Court James Lee #527. Lorraine’s involvement within the Parish Community of Immaculate Conception, was paramount, as was her involvement & participation in all of the other organizations and societies, she was a part of. Lorraine’s passion for perfection, in all that she did was legendary; a trait that often, in today’s society, is lacking.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Ralph A. Zolla & Violet B. (Page) Zolla. She was also the dear sister of the late R. Robert “Bob” Zolla & William R. Zolla. Lorraine is the devoted aunt to Robert E. Zolla & his wife Julie M. of Londonderry, N.H., David R. Zolla & his wife Kathleen of Boxford, Mark L. Zolla & his wife, Tina of Salem, Lorraine M. “Lori” Zolla & her husband Mark Sollock of Phoenix, Arizona, Matthew R. Zolla & his wife Cynthia of Arlington, Virginia, Dianne F. Zolla & her husband Dana Perlow of Plymouth & Steven T. Zolla & his wife Deborah of Ft. Myers, Florida. She is also lovingly survived by her sister-in-law Alice D. Zolla of Derry, NH. Many grand-nieces & grand-nephews also survive Lorraine, as well as many cousins in Revere & throughout the country. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Services
Visiting Hours
Thursday, September 14th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere
Funeral Mass
Friday, September 15th at 11:00 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Lorraine E. Zolla Scholarship Fund, c/o Mr. Robert E. Zolla, 200 Leisure Lane, Apt. 62, Stoneham, MA 02180.
Francis X. “Fran” Flynn
Services
Visiting Hours
Tuesday, September 12th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Wednesday, September 13th at 10:00 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere
Interment
Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the N.E. Center & Home for Veterans, P.O. Box 845257, Boston, MA 02284-5257.
Barbara J. (DiBiase) Cafarella
Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, September 10th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for 
Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere for Barbara J. (DiBiase) Cafarella, who died at her Saugus residence on Wednesday, September 6th following a three-year battle with lung cancer. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday, September 11th at 10:00 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 478 Broadway, Everett at 11:00 a.m.
Born & raised in Revere, Barbara was a 1979 Graduate of Revere High School. After spending time in the work force, she returned to school and received her Bachelor’s degree from the School of Communications at Suffolk University in 1984. In 1989, she began her career with Panalpina World Transport & retired in 2015, as an International Air Express Agent, after 26 years of service. An intrinsically petite person, she was complemented in life with a “larger than life personality”. Her persona drew people to her for her charm, intelligence and sincerity. All through her early diagnosis with lung cancer, she maintained her strength and will to win. Her absence will be sorely missed at all levels. She leaves her husband & very best friend, Frank G. Cafarella. Barbara spent the most part of her life in the Beachmont section of Revere, until moving to Saugus, eight years ago. For many years, Barbara was her Mom’s close confidant & companion. They held the same interests in early American antiquities as well as a passion for collecting & displaying all the many collectable dolls from the late 1770s thru present day. They rivaled any Department Store in Boston & New York, as the holidays rolled around, with their displays at their Beachmont home, and sharing them with so many extended family & friends.
She is the devoted sister to Susan J. Aufiero & her husband, Joseph of Randolph, Ellen J. Brunelle & her husband, Stephen J. of Newton, N.H. & the late Thomas P. DiBiase, Jr. She was the dear daughter to the late Revere Patrolman, Thomas P. DiBiase, Sr. & the late Florence M. (Sullivan) DeBiase. She is also lovingly survived by Stephanie C. Cafarella & Frank R. Cafarella, both of Everett & Matthew J. Cafarella of Saugus. Many dear nephews & nieces also survive her. Interment will be held immediately following the funeral mass at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.