Mary E. (Hurley) Fontaine
At 96 years, April 7th of Salem, in Marblehead following a brief illness. Wife of the late Rene J. Fontaine. Beloved mother of Robert “Jay” Fontaine & his husband Ray Gottwald of Harwich, MA, John R. Fontaine of Lynn & Jane E. Fontaine & her husband Richard A. Bryson of Revere. Devoted grandmother of Justin & Jasmine Fontaine. Cherished sister of Virginia Michaud of Salem & the late Eugene Hurley, James Hurley & Eileen J. Tighe. Also lovingly survived by several nephews & nieces.
Funeral Services & interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, West Peabody were held privately due to the ongoing mandate and regulations issued by the Comm. Of MA & the Boston Archdiocese.
Funeral Services were Private.
Remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
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Palma C. “Palmy” (Lopez) Prudente
At 83 years, peacefully, in the presence of her God on April 6th, in Methuen formerly of Lawrence, East Boston, Billerica & New Hampshire. Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Prudente. Cherished mother to Joseph J. Prudente & his wife Kathleen of Worcester, John J. Prudente & his late wife Nancy of the Villages, FL & David F. Prudente & his wife Suzanne of Acton. Adoring grandmother to Kevin J. Prudente & wife Jaime of Bolton, MA, Jillian M. Masters & husband Nicholas of Shrewsbury, MA, John J. Prudente, Jr. & wife Lindsey of Worcester, James M. Prudente & wife Anya of Melrose & Isabel E. Prudente of Acton. Also lovingly survived by 10 great grandchildren: Riley, Caroline, Charlotte, Luke, Victoria, Pearl, Alexandra, John J., III, Michael & Gregory. Dear sister of the late Lolina “Lally” Rose, Josephine Rubino & Frank R. “Parky” Lopez. Special aunt to Atty. James D. Rose & wife Christine of Lynnfield. Tenderly remembered by the members of the Prudente family.
Services & interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett were privately held in accordance with the ongoing mandate and regulations issued by the Comm. Of MA & the Boston Archdiocese regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Details regarding a “Celebration of Life” (Date, time & place of venue) will be posted on social media and on our funeral home website.
Palma was an alumna of East Boston High School, Class of 1954 & a former employee of Fision Pharmaceuticals & Digital Inc. Palma’s loving family are most grateful that she was spared mercifully, not to have passed from this vicious virus and was taken from us peacefully & unexpectedly in the realm of natural causes.
Funeral Services & interment were private.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Massachusetts General Hospital COVID-19 Relief Fund ,Mass General Development Office, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540 , Boston, MA 02114-1101.
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Shawn M. (Melone) Cook
Funeral services will be held at a later date for Shawn M. (Melone) Cook, who died unexpectedly on Monday, April 6th at her home in Revere. She was 56 years old. Shawn’s life will be honored by her family & friends at a later date and will be announced on social media.
Shawn was born & raised in Revere. She was educated in Revere public schools and was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1981. Shawn worked various jobs before she was married on April 25, 1986 to Michael W. Cook. The couple remained in Revere and it was there where they raised their family. Shawn was a proud housewife & mother of her 2 sons, Michael & Mathew. Her life was built around her family. She loved entertaining during the holidays as well as decorating for each one. Cooking was also a passion of hers and she loved to see everyone enjoy her many delicious meals. In her spare time, she loved her TV shows, especially Law & Order. Many people would see her in her front yard gardening and making her home welcoming, she would be in the back-yard planting flowers & vegetables for everyone to enjoy.
She is the cherished wife of Michael W. Cook of almost 34 years of marriage of Revere. Proud & loving mother of Michael P. Cook & wife Colleen of Lynn & Mathew D. Cook of Revere. Adored grandmother of Jacob “Jake” & expected grandmother of another grandson. Beloved daughter of the late Lawrence P. & Marilyn Mary (McCarthy) Melone. Dear sister of Kathleen M. Angelini & husband Gary of Revere & Judy H. Rizzo & husband David of Peabody. She is also lovingly survived by several loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.
Funeral Services will be announced at a later date.
Remembrances may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970.
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Joseph J. DellaPorta
At 93 years, in Swampscott, formerly of Revere, March 31st, following a lengthy illness. Adored husband of 73 years to Gladys A. (Capone) DellaPorta. Cherished father of Douglas J. DellaPorta of Revere & the late Stephen J. DellaPorta. Dear brother to the late Julia L. Fraga & her late husband George “Buddy” Fraga & the late Annette DeCotis & her late husband James DeCotis. Devoted grandfather to Douglas J. DellaPorta, II of Swampscott & Nicole S. DellaPorta of East Boston. Special uncle to Gloria A.(DellaPorta) Mogavero & her husband Robert & their children; Max R. Mogavero & Madeline G. Mogavero, all of Georgetown & several other nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.
Funeral Services & interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett will be held privately due to the on-going mandate & regulations regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) issued by the Comm. of MA & the Boston Archdiocese.
Joseph was the president & founder of the Lynnway Marina of Lynn for over 50 years. Navy Veteran of WWII & member of the Leon J. Mottollo V.F.W. Post 4524 of Revere.
Funeral Services will be held Privately.
Remembrances may be made to your favorite charity.
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James W. Hickey, III
At 62 years, in Revere, March 31st, unexpectedly, following a lenthy illness. Beloved son of the late James W. Hickey, Jr. & Louise M. (Cardillo) Hickey-Dorr. Devoted brother of John H. Hickey & his wife, Marie of Little Elm, TX, formerly of Revere & Somerville & Gary R. Hickey of Wakefield. Dear uncle of Amanda, Ian & Olivia Hickey, all of Wakefield & Claire Hickey of Boston & the late Christopher Kennedy. Also lovingly survived by his grandnephew, Miles G. Kennedy & his grandniece, Valentina S. Kennedy, both of Nahant.
Services & interment were held privately due to the on-going mandate & regulations issued by the Comm. of MA & the Boston Archdiocese regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
Former member of 27th Lancers-Drum & Bugle Corps. of Revere & a most proud member of the “Friends of Bill W.” Jimmy was a former employee of Copy Cat, Garber Travel & Boston Coach.
Funeral Services and Interment were Private.
Remembrances may be made to the “Friends of Bill W.”, 12 Channel St., Suite 604, Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park, Boston, MA 02210.
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Joseph A. “Red” Terenzio
Private Funeral Services & entombment in Woodlawn Cemetery – Sheffield Mausoleum were held for Joseph A. “Red” Terenzio, who passed away on March 30th at 96 years. Joe, also known to many as “Red”, was a lifelong resident of Revere. He was born & raised in Revere and attended Revere Public Schools. At the young age of 17, Red enlisted in the United States Army at the height of World War II. He proudly rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant in the 43rd Infantry Division 169th Regiment. During this time, Red was awarded three Purple Hearts on 3 separate occasions. He was wounded in the Solomon Islands & Luzon, Philippines & New Guinea. Each time Joe was wounded, he fought to get back with his group to continue to fight alongside his fellow soldiers. Joe was honorably discharged for his valiant & courageous service to his country. He was also awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, and Distinguished Unit Badge. Red returned home and he married to the “Love of his Life” Delma Signore. The couple remained in Revere where they raised their family. Red was also an entrepreneur. He worked at the Chelsea Naval Hospital as a painter and he also began his own business called “Red’s Painting & Plastering” & he also owned BT Cuttery, since 1976 with his daughter Brenda. He also worked as a Custodian in the Revere Public Schools. Red was completely devoted to whatever he did. When he did anything, he gave 100%. He was a loving, dedicated and hardworking family man. He was certainly a true definition of being a part of the Greatest Generation. He was a well decorated war hero, who loved his country. It was fitting to his personality and his life that he was married for 70 years to his wife and when his health began to fail, he became a resident at the Chelsea Soldier’s Home. He was back with his fellow soldiers, all sharing a common ground. Red was approached to be a part of a book, titled “The Rifle” written by Andrew Biggio, which is to be published this June. Red, along with many other WWII veterans are featured in this book. Red also signed a rifle that he and thousands of U.S. Soldiers used during the war. Red was also interviewed by Channel 5 about his time during the war & about the upcoming book. He was a longtime member of the Revere Moose Lodge 1272 and enjoyed playing pool there as well as being a member of their softball team. He also enjoyed baseball and was a devout Boston Red Sox fan.
He is the beloved husband of 70 years to Delma A. (Signore) Terenzio. Devoted father to Faith A. Caporiccio & husband James of Wareham & Brenda A. D’Errico & husband James J. of Revere. Cherished grandfather to Diandra D’Errico of Revere, Jenna Fascoldi & husband Eric of Wareham, Marc Caporiccio of NH & the late Michael A. Caporiccio. Dear brother of the late Phyllis A. Capuano, Ralph & Domenic Terenzio, Mary Siciliano, Concetta “Connie” Messina, Antoinetta Horton & Rose Sunderland. He is also lovingly survived by 2 great grandchildren, Maria & Isabella & many respected nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.
A memorial mass & “Celebration of Life” for family & friends will be held at a later date and announced on social media and here on our website.
Immediate Funeral Services will be held privately. Future services will be announced at a later date.
Remembrances may be made to the Patient Activities Fund at Chelsea Soldiers Home, 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150.
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Thomas John Sena, Sr.
At 65 years, in Revere, March 29th, following a lengthy illness. Beloved husband of 41 years to Denise E. (Strianese) Sena. Devoted son of Dorothy F. (Bradley) Sena of Revere & the late Angelo Sena, Jr. Cherished father of Alison J. Scali & husband Joseph of Peabody, Jennifer J. Sena of Brockton & Thomas J. Sena, Jr. of Revere. Adored grandfather to Joshua T. Scali, Jordan P. Fitzpatrick & Travis Fitzpatrick, both of Brockton. Dear brother of Pamela Clapp & husband Robert & special uncle to Meaghan & Kelly Clapp, all of Ft. Myers, FL. Also lovingly survived by many faithful cousins.
Funeral Services & interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett will be held privately in keeping with the on-going mandate & regulations issued by the Comm. of MA & the Boston Archdiocese regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
For over 40 years, Tom worked in the family business “Hub Ticket Agency” of Boston. He played in the Hill Park Softball Team of Revere & sponsored and played for his own team, the Hub Ticket Softball Team of Boston, which was the most winning team in the league.
Funeral Services & Interment will be held Privately
Remembrances may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Division of Development & the Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.
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Carmen P. Lepore, Sr.
At 84 years, in Revere, formerly of East Boston, March 28th, following a 10-year struggle with renal disease. Beloved husband of 60 years to Joan (Iandoli) Lepore. Cherished father of John L. Lepore & wife Michele of West Peabody, Atty. Carmine P. Lepore, Jr. & wife Gina of Middleton & Justin Lepore of Danvers. Dear brother of Mary Spadoni & husband Dante Spadoni of East Boston, Florida & formerly of Revere. Adored grandfather of Nicholas J. Lepore, Alyssa M. Lepore & Ashley R. Lepore, all of West Peabody, Andrew C., Michael C. & C. Chase Lepore, all of Middleton. Special uncle to Dante Spadoni, Jr. & wife, Denietra of Everett & Maria Spadoni-Merena of Danvers. Also lovingly survived by his surrogate son James O’Donnell & his wife Cathy of Revere & several grandnieces & grandnephews.
In keeping with the ongoing mandate and regulations issued by the Comm. of MA & the Boston Archdiocese, all funeral services & interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, West Peabody will be held privately. A “Celebration of Life” (Date, time & place of venue) will be announced at a later time.
Carmen wore many hats in his working career. He worked for 15 years in the garment industry with Garland Sportswear of Boston as a production manager & he also served as a salesman for Pride Lincoln of Lynn for over 15 years. He was a member of the MA National Guard & a member of the Giuseppe Mazzini Lodge – Sons of Italy of Revere.
Services
Immediate Funeral Services will be held privately. Future services will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances my be made to St. Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
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Christopher J. Nazzaro
In Revere, formerly of Wakefield, at 40 years, unexpectedly on March 27th, Devoted son of Frederick G. Nazzaro, III & his wife Jeannine M. (Roy) Nazzaro of Wakefield. Adored son of the late Diane L. (Conlon) Nazzaro. Dear brother to Frederick G. Nazzaro IV, & wife, Mascha Chausovsky of Newton & Barbara J. Barnard & husband Scott of Lynn. Dear uncle of Nicholas D. Nazzaro of CA, Alexander V. & Mark E. Nazzaro, both of Newton, Brandy Giovino & husband Ronald of Medford, Ashley Guthro of Winthrop, Anthony J. “AJ” Guthro of Lynn. Also lovingly survived by his grand-niece, Angelina & his grand-nephew Ronnie.
In keeping with the ongoing mandate & regulations issued by the Comm. of MA & the Boston Archdiocese regarding the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, all services & interment will be held privately. A “Celebration of Life” (date, time & place of venue) will be announced at a later time on social media & on our Funeral Home website (www.vertuccioandsmith.com).
Christopher was an alumnus of Boston University, Class of 1997. Presently & for the past 8 years, Chris was in management security at National Grid. Chris also held a real estate broker’s license.
Immediate Funeral Services will be held privately. Future Services will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970.
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Rita C. Saggese
At 95 years, in the Harbor View section of East Boston, March 27th, following a brief illness, unexpectedly. Beloved daughter of the late Nicola & Emanuella (Pisillo) Saggese. Devoted sister to the late Elizabeth Mazzulli, Gloria I. Saggese, Victoria F. Saggese, Louise Vecchio, Margaret Fuccillo, Carmela Santossuoso, Amedeo Saggese & Lawrence Saggese. Cherished aunt of Marie E. Mazzulli-Varone & her husband Fred of Saugus, Cheryl Fuccillo & her companion, Thomas Bagley of Burlington & also survived by many other faithful nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.
Due to the continuing mandate & regulations issued by the Comm. of MA & the Boston Archdiocese regarding the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Funeral Services & entombment will be held privately at Woodlawn Community Mausoleum of Everett. A Memorial Funeral Mass (Date, time & place) will be announced at a later time.
Rita retired in 1981 after 32 years of service with the former Boston Jordan Marsh Co. as their credit manager. She was a member of the Quarter Century Club of Jordan Marsh Co. Rita and her family were devotees of the former St. Mary – Star of the Sea Parish, East Boston.