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Marie (Falzarano) Faretra

Marie (Falzarano) Faretra

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Marie “Chickie” (Falzarano) Faretra, who died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 5th at her East Boston home, at 85 years.  The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Wednesday, May 9th at 9 a.m., followed by the funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere at 10 a.m.  “Chickie” was born in Chelsea, schooled there & lived in Revere for many years before moving to East Boston over 25 years ago.  During her working career, she wore many hats, as a clerk at the “Old Racket Store” of East Boston, as a bar-maid in several of the local cafes & finally in Ladies’ Apparel.  She worked as an associate at Tello’s of East Boston before opening her own dress shop, “Before & After” of East Boston for over 12 years.  She was the wife of the late Pasquale J. “Pat” Faretra, & the Mother of the late: Pasquale “Pat” Faretra & John M. Faretra.  She is the beloved mother-in-law of Rita M. Faretra of West Peabody.  She is the cherished Grandmother of: Lisa M. Kieran & her husband Timothy of Wilmington, & Ilia L. Faretra of West Peabody.  She is the Dear Sister of Lena Buttiglieri of Beverly, Joanne Dobson of Oakland, California, & Regina Falzarano of West Peabody, & the late: Frank B. “Gypsy Joe” Falzarano, Rose Ciampolillo & Louise Faretra.  She is also lovingly survived by her Great-Grandchildren, Antonia, Bella, & Lex, & many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, & grand-nephews.  Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

Services

Visiting Hours

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 from 5 – 9 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.

Interment

Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

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  1. Leslie Jesson
    May 7 2012

    Dear Regina and family, I was very surprised and saddened to hear of Chickie’s passing. I loved visiting with her when she went to visit my aunt at the Don. Just seeing her made me smile and her outspoken words made me laugh out loud. I can’t thank Chickie, Regina and Peggy for their kindness to my aunt. She loved you all and I can imagine the conversation they are having in Heaven right now. The place will never be the same.

    Love – Leslie

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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.