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Irene J. (Ferraro) Wastaferro

Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Wednesday, November 30th in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 11:00 a.m. for Irene J. (Ferraro) Wastaferro, who passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 25th. She was 76 years old. Interment will follow in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Angelo & Rose (Fallavollita) Ferraro. She was raised in Everett and began her early education there before the family moved to Marblehead. She was a graduate of Marblehead High School, and she soon furthered her education becoming a licensed cosmetologist. She married James C. Wastaferro, and the couple settled in Revere where they raised their children. Irene has been a resident of Revere for the past 50 years. She worked outside of the home as a cosmetologist at numerous salons before she decided to work for herself, from her home, catering to her family and friends. She was devoted to her husband and children and especially enjoyed being surrounded by her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and baking and was very talented in crocheting.

She is the beloved wife of 51 years to James C. Wastaferro of Revere. Devoted mother of Doreen Bolton & her husband Jay of Revere, Robert Wastaferro & his wife Janel of Wakefield, Ronald Wastaferro & his wife Sharon of Derry, NH and Carleen Wastaferro & her fiancé Rob Sullivan of Malden. Cherished grandmother of Juliana, Sofia & Isabella Bolton, Christa & James Wastaferro, Victoria Wastaferro & Joseph Suillivan. Dear sister of Robert Ferraro, Rose Standley, Angelo Ferraro & the late Anthony Ferraro. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the New England Center and Home for Veterans, 17 Court Street, Boston MA 02108.

Services

Funeral Mass

Wednesday, November 30th at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere

Interment

Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne

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  1. Anthony Ferraro
    Nov 27 2022

    Were sad, at the loss of my cousin Irene! My condolences to Her brothers, Robert and Angelo, and to her sister, Dolly! Also to her husband Jim, her children, and nieces, nephews, sister in laws, and brother in law! I can’t remember, when I saw Irene, last! That’s what is bad about living across the country! Irene is with her father, Angelo, her mother, Rose and her brother, Anthony!

  2. Steven Puopolo
    Nov 27 2022

    So sorry for your loss it was shocking news. Karen and I still have fond memories of Irene . Such a wonderful soul. God Bless her she will surely be looking down from Heaven. Love Steve and Karen Puopolo. We are sorry we won’t attend we will be out of the Country then .

  3. Denise & Danny Mackey
    Nov 26 2022

    To the Wastaferro family. We are so sorry for your loss. Irene was a lovely person who loved her family deeply. You were all so lucky to have had her in your life and she will be missed. God has another angel . Rest in peace Irene

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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.