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George V. Stagno

Family & friends are invited to visit with the family on Thursday, November 7th, 2013 in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, beginning at 9 a.m. for George V. Stagno, who died on Monday, November 4th, following a long & courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease at the Annemark Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Revere, at 74 years.  His funeral will follow the visitation, followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere, at 11 a.m.  Born & raised in Boston’s North End, he attended Boston schools & was a 1957 alumnus of Charlestown High School.  His beloved late parents, Vincent “Jimmy” Stagno & Josephine (Bruno) Stagno, owned & operated “Jay’s Luncheonette” of Boston at two locations, on Cambridge St. across from Massachusetts General Hospital & the other nearer to “Scollay Square.”  As a young man, he worked with his parents as a cook, maintenance worker, manager, etc.  He left the family nest & together with his younger brother, Vincent F. “Jimmy” Stagno, ventured out to Colorado.  There they began their own business, a fast food stop, which exploded into a caravan of over 20 locations, known as “All Variety Sub-Marine Sandwiches.”  He & his brother owned & operated the entire empire until the early 1990’s when they returned to Boston to be closer to family.  Unfortunately, a childhood accident brought about early onset Alzheimer’s Disease for the past 13 years.  Although the disease became more aggressive, the determination of his sister, brother, nephews & nieces enabled him to remain at home until most recently.  He is the cherished brother of Nora Salamone & her late husband Salvatore M., Sr., & Vincent F. “Jimmy” Stagno, all of Revere.  He is also lovingly survived by many nephews, nieces, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.  Interment will be in the family lot at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Georgie was a long-time member of Boston’s West End Club.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.

Services

Visiting Hours

Thursday, November 7th, 2013 from 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Funeral Mass

Thursday, November 7th, 2013 at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.

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  1. Roy Campana
    Nov 13 2013

    Jimmy, Nora and family

    I just learned of George’s passing and am so sorry. Georgie was a fun guy when we were all much younger. It’s such a shame that his illness was so debilitating. I will remember him with that wonderful smile on his face.

    Roy

  2. George And Mary Stagno
    Nov 9 2013

    I am so sorry to hear about George. I have very fond memories from West End and Colorado. I had full intentions to go the the ceremony but ended up in the hospital on Thursday with a kidney problem

  3. Debbie Polito Addario
    Nov 7 2013

    Jimmy, Nora, and Family,
    I was sad to hear of the passing of George. He was a very nice man. I would see him walking home from Johnnies Foodmaster, and I always made it a point to drive him home when visiting my mom. God bless all of you at this time.
    Debbie Polito Addario

  4. Debbie Polito Addario
    Nov 6 2013

    Nora, and Jimmy,

    I was sad to hear of the passing of George. He was a very nice man. I always saw him walking home from Johnnies Foodmaster, and I made it a point to stop, and pick him up, and take him home. May God Bless All Of You at this sad time.
    Debbie Polito Addario

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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.