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Attorney Antonio Abbene, Jr.

Attorney Antonio Abbene, Jr. peacefully departed on July 25 in his 98th year, surrounded by his loving family. Tony was a life-long Revere resident and resided on the same street where he was born 98 years ago. He graduated from Revere High School in 1939.  He served his country in World War II.  He attended the Colorado School of Mines, Boston College and Suffolk University Law School. Tony practiced law until the age of 93. He served on the Revere School Committee and was legal counsel to the School Board. He was also Assistant Solicitor for the city. He was the former chairman of the American Heart Association in Revere. He was also a Member of Revere Kiwanis & the Justinian Society.

He is the beloved husband of 72 years to Florence J. (Lepore) Abbene of Revere. Devoted father of Pamela M. Floridia & her husband Richard J. of Marlborough & Anthony ‘Skip’ Abbene & his wife, Karen A. of Melrose. Cherished grandfather of Charles D. & Anthony J. Abbene, both of Melrose. Dear brother of the late William, Dante & Benjamin Abbene & Anna Pistorino. Son of the late Antonio Abbene, Sr. & Lena (Alba) Abbene. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Funeral Services and Interment will be private. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Services and Interment will be Private. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.

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  1. neil matthews
    Jul 30 2020

    I am very sorry to all the Abbene family .i am sure he is resting in the comfort of the lord . may he rest in peace.

  2. Mark Mattera
    Jul 30 2020

    I know it has been many years, but when I saw that Tony Abbene had passed, my mind took me back to the Matteras on Elmwood Ave. and the Abbenes and Belmontes on Cummings Ave. Let me speak for the Matteras in sending our condolences to your family…Florence, Pamela, and especially Skip… (seeing you years back at the sporting goods store.) Again, sincere sympathy.
    Mark Mattera

  3. Mary Louise Strain
    Jul 27 2020

    I am sorry to hear about Tony. I remember Many good times at Bellevue with him. I enjoyed his sense of humor and his stories about Revere politics he was a perfect gentleman It always seemed to me that he enjoyed life and his career as a lawyer. I am sure he helped many people
    Florence ,I am very sorry

  4. Lorraine Butler
    Jul 27 2020

    I don’t know you I’m so sorry to hear about your husband passing he is Now resting in peace may god be with you and your family you are all In my prays always remember the good times you had with him

  5. FRED SANNELLA
    Jul 26 2020

    SKIP, PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF YOUR BELOVED FATHER. MY LATE WIFE , GRACE HILL, SO ENJOYED WORKING WITH HIM IN THE SOLICITORS OFFICE .
    HIS COMMITMENT TO THE CHILDREN OF REVERE WAS EVIDENT BY HIS YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE REVERE SCHOOL COMMITTEE !
    HE TRULY WAS ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS !

  6. Mark and Sylvia Morrison
    Jul 26 2020

    Skip and Karen, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that Mark and I are thinking of you and sending prayers.

  7. Richard Pasquariello
    Jul 26 2020

    To Skip,Mrs.Abbene. and all the Abbene Family accept our prayers and condolences on the loss of Antonio/Tony.

    A true gentleman,always upbeat and pleasant!

    Gail&Richard Pasquariello.

  8. Marguerite Bova
    Jul 26 2020

    God bless you Tony ❤️

  9. Anthony Conte
    Jul 26 2020

    Please accept my condolences for your loss. Tony was a friend and a Revere institution. He will surely be missed.

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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.
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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.