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Christine D. (Franco) Cribbie

Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Saturday, November 16th in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., for Christine D. (Franco) Cribbie, who passed following a brief illness on Monday, November 11th at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital. A Funeral Service will be conducted in the funeral home at 11:15 a.m., followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Born & raised in Everett, she was an alumna of Everett High School, Class of 1939. Seventy-six years ago, in 1943, she married Dexter W. Cribbie & they enjoyed 73 years united in happiness until his sudden passing on April 9, 2016. Following the marriage of her daughters and their settlement, she took a clerks position at the former Angelique’s Specialty Shoppe on Route 1 in Saugus. Her radiant & very competent personality rendered her an asset, in the sales aspect of the Shoppe. She would remain at her position for 15 years & retired at the age of 70. The family who owned & operated the Shoppe, considered her family, as she had felt & maintained a close & loving relationship until her passing with the daughter of the Shoppe’s owners, Kristin “Tina” Thomas & her husband, Robert of Saugus. Often, Christine would refer to “Tina” as her third daughter.

She is the beloved wife of the late Dexter W. Cribbie with whom she shared 73 years of marital happiness until his passing on April 9th, 2016. Cherished mother of Judith A. “Judy” Santeusanio & her late husband John N. Santeusanio of Revere & Cheryl M. Covalucci & her husband John J. of Hubbardston, MA. Adored grandmother to John D. Santeusanio & his wife Renee of Revere, Steven J. Santeusanio & his wife Tracey of Abington, Shawn M. Watson & his wife Carrie of Medford, Christopher J. Watson & his fiancée Patty Smith of Quincy, Robin M. Watson of Gardner & the late Jill C. Santeusanio. Also lovingly survived by 5 great-grandchildren; Joseph Santeusanio of Revere, Ross M. Watson, Raquel M. Watson, Christopher J. & Andrew C. Watson, all of Medford & Haley C. Watson of Stoneham. Christine also leaves her faithful surrogate daughter Kristin “Tina” Thomas & her husband Robert of Saugus. Dear daughter of the late Salvatore & Theresa (Cerio) Franco & the proud sister to the late Ruth Mudge, Robert & Richard Franco. Many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews also survive her.

Services

Visiting Hours

Saturday, November 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Funeral Service

Saturday, November 16th at 11:15 a.m. in the funeral home

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St. Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA 01943

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  1. The Crowley Family
    Nov 15 2019

    Watson Families,

    We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

    The Crowley Family

  2. Eric & Danielle Schnitzlein
    Nov 14 2019

    Chris & family, we are very sorry to hear of the loss
    Of your grandmother.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

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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.