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Mary P. (Killilea) Harty

Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107) Revere for Mary P. (Killilea) Harty, who passed in the loving presence of her Lord & family on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at her residence in Revere, following a brief illness, she was 90 years of age. A Funeral Service will follow the visitation in the funeral home at 3:15 p.m. Interment will be private.  (Due to the COVID–19 Pandemic, Services were held off until this time.)

Mary was born in Ballygar, Ireland and was raised & educated in Ireland. She came to the United States in 1957 & settled in the Boston area. As a young woman, Mary secured an administrative position with the Sears & Roebuck Corporation for several years. She met her future husband, Thomas F. Harty, while attending a dance in Boston. The couple married in April 29th, 1960 and settled in Revere, where Mary would spend the next 60 years of her life. Mary was an extremely dedicated mother and proudly raised her 5 children. She instilled values of faith, wisdom, family & kindness in her children by her daily actions & deeds. Mary became a Nurses Aid in 1976 at the Grover Manor Hospital in Revere, where she worked for many years and later taking a position at the Woodlawn Manor Nursing Home in Everett and then at the Chelsea Soldier’s Home. Mary’s caring personality, Irish brogue & warm smile is what made many of her patients feel comforted while she was caring for them. She was very proud of her Irish Heritage but was also proud be an Irish American. Mary retired in 1985 and enjoyed her time traveling to be with family in the U.S., Canada, & Ireland. With her family was always where she wanted to be. Her children & grandchildren defined her life and she was famous for creations that she knitted for family & friends.

She is the loving & proud mother of Kevin F. Harty of Revere, David T. Harty & his wife Carolyn of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Maureen E. Harty of Quincy, Thomas M. Harty of Salem & Michael J. Harty & his wife Lilla of Keller, TX. Adored grandmother of Reid James, Olivia Mary, Trevor Matthew, & Skye Sophia. Dear sister of the late Patrick Killilea, Matthew Killilea & Joseph Killilea. She is also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.


Services

Memorial Visitation

Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m in the Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 3:15 p.m. in the Funeral Home

Interment

Will be Private


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  1. paul nott
    Jul 24 2022

    Hi Dave and Kevin,

    Sorry for your loss, your mother was a wonderful person. I remember that we had to pause our nightly hijinks so you could pick her up at the nursing home then drive her home.

    My condolences to the family

    Warm Regards, Paul

  2. Lynn Hynd
    Jul 13 2022

    Mary was a beautiful person who loved life and especially her family. We were so fortunate to become part of her extended Canadian family and loved spending time at the cottage and family holiday dinners. I will always think of her big smile as she chased her grandkids around playing tag. We have very fond memories of Mary and will always tell stories of those times together. Mary was loved by many! Love to David and family and condolences for the loss of your Mom. Lynn and Hayley and Paul Pinchbeck

  3. Brad & Ellen Boyko
    Jul 6 2022

    Mary was one of the most caring and beautiful people we have ever met. A true and honest soul who we will always remember and miss dearly. Condolences to all. Even though we cannot attend, know that we will be there in spirit and thinking of her fondly.

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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.