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Charlotte R. (St. Croix) Sweeney

A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church for Charlotte R. (St. Croix) Sweeney, who died on Sunday, February 20th at the Leonard Florence Center for the Living in Chelsea, following a lengthy illness, she was 95 years old. Interment followed in Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.

Charlotte was a native of East Boston, born to the late William J. St. Croix & Charlotte (Dobbins) St. Croix and she was one of fourteen children. She was raised & educated there and was a proud alumna of East Boston High School, Class of 1944.  Charlotte was happily married to her husband Charles J. Sweeney, Sr. and together they raised their eight children in East Boston, later moving to Revere in 1977. Charlotte was all about family, coming from a large family and then having her own large family, she was committed to being the best mother she could be. She enjoyed being surrounded by her children and grandchildren and great grandchildren for any occasion. She loved having a good time and making wonderful memories.

She is the devoted wife of 50 years to the late Charles J. Sweeney, Sr. Loving & proud mother of Susan Leary & husband Dennis, Sr. of Malden, Charles J. Sweeney, Jr. & wife Terri of Billerica, William Sweeney of Revere, Gerald Sweeney & wife Susan of Sharon, Francis X. Sweeney of Revere, Mary (Sweeney) Pappas & husband James “Jimmy” of Essex and the late Charlene Sweeney & Jane M. Cox & her late husband John “Jack” Cox. Cherished Nana of 12 grand children & 6 great grandchildren whom she treasured dearly. She is the dear sister of 13 late brothers & sisters. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.

Remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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  1. Bobby St. Croix
    Mar 26 2022

    I’m so sorry didn’t know another part if the St. Croix family to rest in peace say hi to my dad your brother Charlotte and all the St. Croix family that has left.

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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.
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.