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Diane H. (Donovan) Hoffman

Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE on Friday, September 24th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in Blessed Mother of the Morning Star Parish – St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 670 Washington Ave., REVERE at 12:00 p.m., for Diane H. (Donovan) Hoffman, who died on Friday, September 17th at the Beverly Hospital, following a long illness.

Diane was the beloved daughter of the late Edward J. & Jacqueline Anne (Kelley) Donovan, former wife of George “Cookie” Hoffman of Peabody and the loving & caring mother of Craig Michael Hoffman of Ashland. She is also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family & friends.

Diane was an alumna of Chelsea High School, Class of 1966 & a former employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts – Department of Revenue and the Bristol County Sherriff’s Department.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Metro Residential Services, Attn: Maureen Delaney, 465 Waverly Oaks Rd., Suite 120, Waltham, MA 02452.

Services

Visiting Hours

Friday, September 24th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Funeral Mass

Friday, September 24th at 12:00 p.m. in Blessed Mother of the Morning Star Parish – St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Revere

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  1. Bob Horta
    Sep 30 2021

    I am heartbroken to hear of Diane’s passing. She was such an amazing funny and loving lady. I so enjoyed working with her at the BCSO in Dartmouth. She was a co worker but more importantly she was a friend who i cared for dearly. She will be missed by many here. May she rest in peace and my condolences to the entire family, especially her Son whom she loved more than life itself.

  2. Doris O'Neil
    Sep 22 2021

    So sorry to hear of Diane’s passing. My sincere condolences to her Family and Friends.
    She will be sadly missed from her friend across the hall.

  3. Doris O'neil
    Sep 22 2021

    My sincere condolences to Diane’s Family and Friends.
    She will be sadly missed – from her friend across the hall.

  4. betty fay
    Sep 21 2021

    a former classmate a Our Lady of Assumption friend you were always so
    sweet and kind and always was smiling
    RIP Diane my thoughts and prayers are with the family

  5. Frank A. "Skip" Welsh
    Sep 20 2021

    Condolences to Diane’s family from an old friend from OLA CYO days in the 1960’s. May she rest peacefully.

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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.