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Frank A. Ariniello

Funeral Services & Interment were held privately for Retired Revere Firefighter Frank Ariniello who died on Sunday, July 6th at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett after he went into Cardiac Arrest while out at dinner, he was 81 years old.

Frank was a Lifelong Revere resident. He was educated in Revere Schools and was an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1959. Frank enlisted in the United States Army and served his country during the Vietnam Conflict. He was honorably discharged after 6 years of service & returned home to Revere. He joined the Revere Fire Department and his service to the City of Revere spanned 32 years. In 1980, Frank married his wife, Nancy, and the couple remained in Revere where they raised their only son, Joel. Frank enjoyed playing softball, golfing & playing cards with friends. He was also a frequent patron of Suffolk Downs racetrack. Frank loved horses and socializing at the track. He was always proud of his son and of the service he provided to both his country & his community.

He is the beloved husband of Nancy J. (Ellard) Ariniello of Revere. Loving father of Joel Ariniello & his fiancé Rebecca Climent of Nashua, NH. Cherished son of the late Marie L. “Rose” (Vazza) Vigliotti & Amerigo “Rico” Ariniello. Dear brother of Patrick Ariniello & wife Pamela of Winchester & Ann Marie Holdren & her late husband Dean of Wilmington. He is also lovingly survived by his faithful feline companion, “Sal” and several nieces & nephews.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

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5 Messages Send your condolences
  1. Susan O'Brien
    Aug 4 2022

    Dear Nancy, Joel & Becky,
    We are so very sorry for your loss. Our
    love, thoughts & prayers are with you all.
    Love, Hank Sue & Family

  2. Marianna Massa
    Jul 15 2022

    Dear Patrick and Family,
    I am so sorry to hear that your brother, Frank, has passed.
    I send you my sincere condolences for your loss.
    Your Revere friend,
    Marianna Massa

  3. Paula Vesce
    Jul 13 2022

    Rest in Peace Cuz!

  4. Leonard Caplan
    Jul 12 2022

    Joel and Becky,

    So sorry for the loss of your Dad, Joel! I wish you and Becky a speedy recovery as well.

    Len

  5. Millie
    Jul 10 2022

    Nancy and Joel,
    So very sorry to hear of your loss.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Millie
    Frankie & family

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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.