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Marie B. (Arsenault) McCarthy

Funeral Services and Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden were held privately due to the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic for Marie Barbara (Arsenault) McCarthy, of Revere born June 27, 1923, who passed from this life on Tuesday, April 28th, 2020 of natural causes.

Marie and her husband John shared a true love story, meeting at a dance pavilion on Revere Beach and married while he was on leave during World War II. They bought a home in Revere where they raised their family, and generations after. She was a young faithful widow, a mother, and an independent working woman ahead of her time. She enjoyed being a devoted catholic, praying her rosary twice daily, she exemplified love, strength and moral dignity. Marie had many friends with whom she enjoyed traveling to sunny islands and bowling on Friday nights. A pillar of her community; she was involved in various groups such as Drum Corps., the Immaculate Conception Reveries and the Catholic Daughters. She was known by many from working at Cardell’s Pharmacy and later Osco Drug & Rite Aid, always available for a friendly chat, she was a compassionate listener. She enjoyed the simple things in life; a good book, a sweet dessert and a win from one her Boston teams. Marie is cherished greatly by her family who will remember her presence at countless graduations, weddings, holidays and family vacations. She leaves behind a miraculous lifetime of beautiful memories and inspiration with those who loved her most.

She was the beloved wife of the late John J. McCarthy, Jr. Devoted mother of John T. McCarthy & his late wife Ruthann of Somersworth, New Hampshire, Janice M. Tagen & husband Harry of Rochester, New Hampshire and Beverly A. McCarthy & her late husband John Sbrivva of Malden. She was the adored grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Evelyn Cassie & husband Gilbert of Arizona and the late Beatrice “Betty” Baptista, Theresa Mercier, Grace Benecchi & her late husband Dr. Leo J. Benecchi, M.D., Alfred, Raymond & Lawrence Arsenault.

Funeral Services & Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden were held privately.

Remembrances in her memory made me made to www.healwithameal.org.

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  1. Donna Sweeney
    May 7 2020

    I was so sorry to hear about your mother. I have so many fond memories of having supper at your house, and spending time at Cardell’s with your mother. She was a big part of my growing up. She was always pleasant and caring, and I will always think fondly of her.
    So sorry for your loss.
    Love,
    Donna

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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.