Harry C. Terenzi

Harry C. Terenzi

Harry C. Terenzi, age 98, of Revere, died on Monday, February 9, 2015, surrounded by his family.Harry was born on July 7, 1916 in Lynn, MA and grew up in the Brickyard neighborhood of the city, the son of Lorenzo and Julia (Poretta) Terenzi.  He was a baker before joining the Civilian Conservation Corps.  When war broke out he was drafted by the US Army.  He fought proudly in the Pacific theater with the 32nd ‘Red Arrow’ Infantry Division, spending more than three years in Australia, New Guinea, and the Philippines.  He engaged in the battles of Buna, Leyte, Luzon, and others.  Telling stories of these battles and long treks in the jungles of the South Pacific, Harry often recalled his promise to himself that if he got out alive, he’d count every day after a bonus. He was one of six siblings who served in the Armed Forces in World War II, all of whom survived.Upon return home, Harry joined the US Postal Service.  He married the love of his life and had three children.  He was an avid stamp collector and amazing cook.  He enjoyed being surrounded by his family, sharing his love for books, stamps, and information about everything from golf to astronomy to family history.  He was a great storyteller and always got as much a kick out of himself as those around him did.  A proud patriot, he wore his 32nd Division hat with its dozen pins wherever he went.  His kindness, generosity, and laughter will be greatly missed by his loving friends and family.He leaves behind his wife of 75 years, Angelina (Polcari) of Revere, their three children, Ronald, Karen (Crane), and Richard, son-in-law Frank Crane, and daughters-in-law Rose (Imbrescia) and Mary Jane (Wemmelmann).  He was the grandfather of ten, Althea Terenzi, Tanya Valverde, Alyssia Sebastian, William Crane, the late Danielle Crane, Nicole Crane, Liane Terenzi, Valerie Terenzi, Domenic Terenzi, and Anthony Terenzi.  He also leaves eleven adoring great-grandchildren.  He was the eldest brother of the late Angelo Terenzi, Matthew Terenzi, William Terenzi, Antonio Terenzi, Frances Cashman, and Mary Jarzylo.A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Anthony’s Parish, 250 Revere Street, Revere, on Saturday at 10 A.M., followed by burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden, with reception immediately following at the Revere Historic Society, 108 Beach Street, Revere.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Vertuccio & Smith Funeral Home, 773 Broadway, Revere on Friday from 4 to 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, Remembrances may be made to: The American Legion Post #61, 249 Broadway Revere, MA 02151.

Services

Visiting Hours

Friday, February 13th From 4 to 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Saturday, February 14th, 2015 at 10a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere

Interment

Holy Cross Cemetery (Malden)

In lieu of flowers, Remembrances may be made to: The American Legion Post #61, 249 Broadway Revere, MA 02151.