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Mary A. (DiGregorio) Christopher

Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Saturday, July 13th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio and Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107) REVERE for Mary A. (DiGregorio) Christopher, who died on Saturday, July 6th at the Dexter House of Malden, following a long illness. She was 86 years old. A Funeral Service will be conducted in the funeral home at 3:15 p.m. Interment will be Private.

Mary was born & raised in East Boston. She attended Boston Public Schools and at a very young age began to work. She worked various jobs as a young lady before she was married and began her family. She lived in East Boston, Saugus, Everett and the later part of her life she lived in Revere at the Jack Satter House. Mary was also well known in the City of Boston, particularly at the Prudential area. She was a waitress at Brigham’s Restaurants & Ice cream Parlor for over 30 years and she also was in charge of training new staff all over the North Shore. Her customers loved her for her vivacious and comical personality. Mary always enjoyed a laugh and a good time with friends and family. She never missed an opportunity to share her delicious baked goods or a chance to dance. It was truly one of her favorite activities. She will always be remembered and loved.

She is the devoted wife of the late Michael Christopher & Stephen Cerqua, Sr . Fond companion of Charles “Chuck” McMakin of Revere. Loving mother of Lucille Fitzgerald & husband James of Revere & the late Stephen Cerqua, Jr. & wife Debra Mann – Cerqua of Danvers. Cherished grandmother of Amy McCarthy & Kenneth of Wakefield, Kelly Fitzgerald & her husband Joseph Silvestri of Richmond, VA, Stephen Cerqua, III & wife LeKeisha of & Michael Cerqua & wife Katie all of FL. Adored great grandmother of Joseph, Connor, Evan, Dominic, Gianna & Rocco. Dear sister of Dorothy Indeck of Wakefield, Frederick DiGregorio of Peabody, Michael, Albert, & Salvatore DiGregorio & Pauline Silva. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.

Services

Visiting Hours

Saturday, July 13th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Funeral Service

Saturday, July 13th at 3:15 p.m. in the funeral home

Interment

Will be Private

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.

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  1. Dominic(Babe)Pezzuto
    Jul 10 2019

    How fitting the mention of the love Auntie Mary (Little Mary) had for dancing. For one on my fondest childhood memories was grown ups getting together at Elm st. moving the coffee table and dancing the night away….Oh those were the days…Auntie Mary will be remembered for her beauty and impeccable style…the love she shared with all…fond memories will be in our hearts always. Nephew Babe

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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.