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Dorothea E. (McClellan) Gesamondo

Dorothea E. (McClellan) Gesamondo

Dorothea E. (McClellan) Gesamondo

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, August 15th, 2013 from 4 – 9 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Dorothea E. (McClellan) Gesamondo, who died after a brief illness on Sunday, August 11th at Winchester Hospital, at 92 years.  Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, August 16th at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.), Revere, at 10:30 a.m.  Born & raised in Chelsea, she is a 1939 alumna of Chelsea High School & a 1943 alumna of Chelsea Memorial Hospital – School of Nursing.  After receiving her R.N., she worked at Chelsea Memorial Hospital for about ten years.  In 1944, she moved to Revere with her husband, Anthony M. Gesamondo, Sr.  She remained in Revere until Anthony’s death in 1995, when she moved to her daughter’s home in Lynnfield.  Always an energetic woman, she managed to be an exemplary Mother, Grandmother, Daughter & care-giver, while maintaining an active social calendar.  A faithful member of Immaculate Conception Parish Community, she was a past president & member of the Immaculata Guild at Immaculate Conception School & a Eucharistic Minister for the Parish.  She was also a volunteer at Lighthouse Nursing & Rehab Center, as a pastoral assistant.  “Dottie” was a past Regent & member of the Catholic Daughters of America – Court James Lee & a member of CDA at St. Agnes Church in Reading.  She was a member & past officer at the Revere Womens’ Club.  She enjoyed bowling & was a member of Revere’s Smart Set Bowling League & the City of Revere’s Senior Bowling League.  She is the cherished mother of: Anita M. Lalicata & her late husband Anthony of Reading, Salvatore J. Gesamondo, Sr. & wife Doris of Lynnfield, Anthony M. Gesamondo, Jr. & wife Frances of West Newbury, Mary B. DeMaina & husband Joseph of Lynnfield.  She is the devoted grandmother of: Anthony Lalicata of Reading, Anthony Gesamondo, II of Lynnfield, Gina Gesamondo of Chestnut Hill, Deanna Moran of Dorchester, Doris Fournier of Reading, Salvatore Gesamondo, Jr. of Lynnfield, Anthony Gesamondo, III & John Gesamondo both of West Newbury, Michael Gesamondo of Mansfield, Christopher DeMaina of Newton, Daniel DeMaina of Medford, & Meredith (DeMaina) Kells of Wenham.  She is also lovingly survived by her 11 Great-Grandchildren: Dante, Trinity & Dino Gesamondo, Sophia & Griffin Fournier, Emerson & Genevieve Moran, Christian DeMaina, Annabelle (Gesamondo) Acari, Enzo & Stella (Lalicata).  She is the dear Aunt to Jo-Ann Sarro of Revere, Grace Statuto of Danvers, & the late Betty-Ann Santosuosso.  She was also the daughter of the late, Hugh F. & Rosanna M. (Wilneff) McClellan.  Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Fund for Autistic Children, 22 Meeting House Hill Road, West Newbury, MA 01985.

Services

Visiting Hours

Thursday, August 15th, 2013 from 4 – 9 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Friday, August 16th, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Fund for Autistic Children, 22 Meeting House Hill Road, West Newbury, MA 01985.

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  1. Paul and Lynn Ristino
    Aug 16 2013

    Sal, Tony and family our heartfelt condolences, Doris was a super lady and true servant of God. While sad at her passing, we can feel joy knowing she is now with God and your Dad…God Bless

    Paul & Lynn Ristino

  2. Diane and Drew Popson
    Aug 14 2013

    Mrs. G was a great lady. What a life! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those whose lives were touched so lovingly by this gracious, warm, caring and loving LADY (MA).

  3. Bear Hill Golf Club, Inc.
    Aug 14 2013

    Anita and Family
    We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss.

  4. Packy Forrey
    Aug 13 2013

    Sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our daily prayers. God Bless.

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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.