Vincent J. Holcroft

Family & friends are invited to visit with the family on Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, from 3 – 4 p.m. for Vincent J. Holcroft, who died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 1st at his Malden residence, at 60 years.  A memorial funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home on Saturday following the visitation, at 4:15 p.m.  Interment will be private.  Born in Malden, he lived most of his early life in Revere & was a 1970 alumnus of Revere High School.  He also attended Bunker Hill Community College.  Most of his working career was spent as a self-employed finish-carpenter.  He was the Son of the late, Vincent T. & Helen E. (Silva) Holcroft.  He is the devoted & cherished Brother to: Sandra A. & Elaine M. Holcroft, both of Malden, & Robert M. Holcroft of Chelsea.  He is the dear uncle to Lauren C. Stephens of Revere & Michael R. Holcroft of Malden.  He is also lovingly survived by 2 grand-nephews & 3 grand-nieces, Marty & Ryan, Janessa, Alexis, & Angelina.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to your favorite charity.

Services

Visiting Hours

Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 from 3 – 4 p.m.

Memorial Funeral Service

Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 at 4:15 p.m. in the Funeral Home.

Interment

Will be private.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to your favorite charity.

Anthony J. Bonanno

Anthony J. Bonanno

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, June 17th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107)  for Anthony J. Bonanno, who died on Thursday, June 13th unexpectedly at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, at 92 years.  The Funeral will be conducted from the Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 18th at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral service in the Funeral Home at 10 a.m.  Mr. Bonanno suffered a fall on Wednesday, June 12th in his Revere home & was rushed to Mass General Hospital, where he passed.  Born in Boston’s North End, he attended schools in Boston & entered the United States Army on Christmas Eve of 1942 & served until January of 1946.  He fought in the Bismarck, Archipelago & Luzon Battles, & was the recipient of the Asiatic – Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, The Philippine Liberation Ribbon, The Good Conduct & The Victory Medals.  For many years, he worked for American Chemical of South Boston, as a chemist and supervisor.   He retired in 1990.  His memberships include: The Revere Patriots Club, & The Holy Name Society of St. Anthony’s Parish.  He is the beloved & devoted husband of  66 years to Otillia “Tillie”  (Fernandez) Bonanno & the cherished father of Anthony G. Bonanno & his wife Jane (Flynn) Bonanno of Topsfield.  He is the cherished Uncle & surrogate Grandfather to Diane G. Hyland & her husband Francis W. Hyland, Jr. of Revere & their daughters, Kelli Hyland of Revere & Kim Perry & her husband Vance of Marblehead.  He is also lovingly survived by many other nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.  He is the Dear brother to the late Concetta “Connie” Avolio.  He was affectionately known as “St. Anthony” to his friends & neighbors because of his selfless spirit of giving & caring.  He returned home to God on June 13th, The Feast of St. Anthony, his patron.  A pro burial mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Church of Revere at a date & time to be announced.  Interment will be in the family lot at St. Michael Cemetery, Boston.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: The American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688.

SERVICES

Visiting Hours

Monday, June 17th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Service

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 in the Funeral Home at 10 a.m.

Interment

St. Michael Cemetery, Boston.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: The American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688.

Barbara A. (Mansfield) Falino

Services were held privately for Barbara A. (Mansfield) Falino, who died following a brief illness on Friday, June 7th, 2013 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, at 76 years.  Mrs. Falino was born & raised in Boston’s Dorchester section, attended school there & worked for many years as a cocktail waitress & food waitress for many of Boston’s fine restaurants in the North End & Boston’s Chinatown. She also worked for several computer agencies in data entry.  She moved to Revere over 40 years ago.  She is the Adored Grandmother to Jaime P. Falino & his fiance, Heather M. Coburn, of Melrose, & the Adoring Great-Grandmother to Hendrix Q. Falino of Melrose.  She was the wife of the late Pasquale “Pat” Falino & the mother of the late Sheryl Lee Ann Laurinaitis.  She is also lovingly survived by her son-in-law, John Laurinaitis of South Boston, her nieces, Camille & Joyce Vaccaro of Winthrop, her nephew, Joseph Celi of Winthrop, several cousins, Bunny Butterfield & family, & Richard & Dorothy Parady & family, all of Maine.  Several devoted friends also survive her, Marie Fisher of Florida, Roberta Dolan, Margie Tarantella, Claire Cimino & family, all of Revere, Carmella Sarro of Saugus, & many other friends.  Barbara asked that rather than mourning her, be happy for her, as she once again enjoys the company & presence of all who passed before, especially her “Baby-Girl, Sheryl.”  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: North Shore Animal Hospital, One Neptune Boulevard, Lynn, MA 01902.

Services

Were Held Privately.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: North Shore Animal Hospital, One Neptune Boulevard, Lynn, MA 01902.

Vincent J. Crivello

Vincent J. Crivello

Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, June 9th, 2013 from 2 – 6 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) , Revere, for Vincent J. Crivello, who died at his Revere home on Wednesday, June 5th after a lengthy illness, at 97 years.  The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday, June 10th at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.), Revere at 10:30 a.m.  Born & raised in Revere, he is a 1934 alumnus of Revere High School.   In school, his musical talent was also noted as a saxophone solist for the school band. He also played professionally and  he continued to play the saxophone for family affairs.  Most of his working career was spent as a Technical Engineer for G.E. of West Lynn, retiring in 1978.  For many years, “Vinnie” was involved with his wife’s family food market, DeLuca’s Market on Beach St., Revere.  The market closed in 2010, after 84 years of service to the community.  There his labors were many & varied,  attending to customers, acting as a delivery person, maintenance & accounting.  In February of 2013, he and his wife, Theresa J. (DeLuca) Crivello, celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary.  Their union is legendary, almost storybook-like, in the aspects of their happiness, devotion to one another & their respect for their entire family.  The couple were parishioners of the Immaculate Conception Community Parish Family, all of their lives, which was instilled in them by both families, the Crivello’s & DeLuca’s.  Their generosity is marked & Vinnie was a dedicated member of the Usher team, a Eucharistic Minister & a member of the Holy Name Society.  He is the cherished father of, Vincent Crivello & his wife Marie E. of Revere, Janet M. Pletcher & her husband Stephen D. of Prides Crossing, & Marilyn J. Kobus & her husband Anton H. of Manchester by the Sea, MA.  He is the Adored Grandfather to: Patricia M. Bright & her husband Ronald of Melrose, Diane L. Perry & her husband Richard of Peabody, Brian T. Pletcher & his wife Kellian of Somerville, Marisa L. & Philip A. Kobus both of Manchester by the Sea.  He is also lovingly survived by four Great-Grandchildren: Lindsay, Cory, Brandon, & Dillon.  He was the brother of the late: Salvatore “Sully” Crivello, Anthony & Frederick Crivello, Martha Raftery, Marie Bruno, & Rita Rogers.  Many faithful nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews also survive him.  Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

Services

Visiting Hours

Sunday, June 9th, 2013 from 2 – 6 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Monday, June 10th, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.

Interment

Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

Nicholas A. Melchionno, Jr.

Nicholas A. Melchionno, Jr.

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, June 3rd, 2013 in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, from 4 – 8 p.m. for Retired Revere Police Sergeant Nicholas A. Melchionno, Jr., who died after a year long illness in the Kaplan Family Hospice House of Danvers on Friday, May 31st.  Born in Revere, he attended Revere schools & was a 1952 alumnus of Revere High School.  He entered the United States Air Force in October of 1951 & served until January of 1955 as an Airman 1st Class.  He is a Veteran of Korea.  He served 27 years with the Revere Police, retiring prematurely due to illness.  A proud veteran, he was a member of the American Legion Post #61 for many years, active in many of their club charities, as well as the charities that the Revere Police supported.  He was also a long-time member of the Saugus Knights of Columbus.  He leaves his beloved wife of 57 years, Phyllis M. (Giso).  He is also the devoted Father of Karyn Maglione & her husband Joseph, & Lisa A. Melchionno, all of Revere.  He is the Cherished Grandfather of Nicholas Maglione & Brianna R. Carney, both of Revere, & the late Joseph A. Maglione.  He was also the brother of the late Richard A. Melchionno.  He is also lovingly survived by his wife’s family, & many nieces & nephews.  Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: The Joseph A. Maglione Scholarship Fund at Revere High School, c/o East Boston Savings Bank, 575 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151.

Services

Visiting Hours

Monday, June 3rd, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 at 12 Noon in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.

Interment

Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to:  The Joseph A. Maglione Scholarship Fund at Revere High School, c/o East Boston Savings Bank, 575 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151.

Antoinette M. “Ann” (Orio) Scarfo

Antoinette M. (Orio) Scarfo

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, from 2 – 6 p.m. for Antoinette M. “Ann” (Orio) Scarfo, who died on Thursday, May 30th following a long illness at Courtyard Nursing Care Center, of Medford, at 95 years.  Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday, June 3rd at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, 35 Brooks St., East Boston, at 10 a.m.  Born in Brooklyn, New York, she came to live in East Boston as a young girl & lived there until her husband, Adolfo “Rudy” Scarfo, died in June of 1976.  She moved to Chelsea & remained there with her daughter until moving to Peabody over 20 years ago.  “Ann” was a dedicated homemaker, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, & Aunt.  She kept the family together & enjoyed her family above everything else.  She is the devoted Mother to Donna M. Feudo & her husband Peter of Peabody, & the Cherished “Nonnie” to Theresa M. Kennedy & her husband Thomas of Danvers, Gina Chalmers & her husband Russell, Stephanie Dailey & her husband Paul, all of Peabody, & Peter J. Feudo of Ipswich.  She is the dear Sister of Jean Cowhig of Chelsea, Carmella Spolsino of East Boston, & the late: John, Peter, & Anthony Orio & Maryann Fahlstrom.  She is also lovingly survived by her Great Grandchildren – Thomas J. Kennedy, Chelsea & Gianna Chalmers, Gracelin & Jason Dailey & many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.  Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Remembrances may be made to your favorite charity.

Services

Visiting Hours

Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 from 2 – 6 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Monday, June 3rd, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Sacred Heart, East Boston.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Remembrances may be made to your favorite charity.

Catherine C. “Peggy” (Flaherty) Finn

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m. for Catherine C. “Peggy” (Flaherty) Finn, in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere.  Peggy died unexpectedly at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Sunday, May 26th, at 88 years.  Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Thursday, May 30th at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Joseph/St. Lazarus Church, Orient Heights, East Boston, at 10 a.m.  Born in Revere, she lived in the Orient Heights section of East Boston since the age of 6 & remained there until her death.  She attended Catholic schools & was a 1942 alumna of Fitton Catholic High, East Boston.  She entered the United States Navy in November of 1944 & served until May of 1946, as a Wave, & she is a World War II Veteran.  Early in her working career, Peggy worked for New England Tel & Tel.  In 1967, she began her career with the Boston Police District 1, & retired in 1987 as an administrative assistant.  Peggy was the quintessence of personality.  She could work with anyone, join any organization, & always win the hearts of all.  Her passions were her loving family & her Catholic Faith.  She was devout but never pretentious.  She was born into a strong & loving Irish family.  Her faith & her remarkable sense of humor carried her through life’s disappointments, tragedies, & the deaths of her husband, her dear son, & her siblings.  Her patronage to St. Jude is legendary.  For many years, she & her dear sister, Mary F. “Molly” Boudette, continued their devotion to St. Jude, attending the Monday AM service at Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.  There & everywhere, she is remembered with strength & dignity.  Peggy’s husband, Edwin M. Finn, died in February of 1994.  She is the Cherished Mother of Brian C. Finn & his wife Judith, & Boston Police Department Detective Sergeant Kevin P. Finn & his wife Renee, all of Winthrop.  She was also the Mother of the late James M. Finn, who died in September of 2007.  She is the adored Grandmother to: Kevin P. Finn, Jr. of East Boston, Meaghan L., Janelle C., & Christopher B. Finn, all of Winthrop, & Caitlin M. Finn of Revere.  She is the Dear Sister of Mary F. “Molly” Boudette & her late husband, Robert C. of Revere, & the late: Sabina C. Lewis, Lorraine T. Alioto, Helen F. Burns, Adele M. Duffy, Lawrence M. Flaherty, & Ernest F. Alioto.  She is also lovingly survived by her daughter-in-law, Julia M. Finn of Revere, five nephews & one niece.  Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

Services

Visiting Hours

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Thursday, May 30th, 2013 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph/St. Lazarus Church, Orient Heights, East Boston.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

Anna M. “Anna Banana” (Santilli) Sasser

Anna M. (Santilli) Sasser

Visiting hours are on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Anna M. “Anna Banana” (Santilli) Sasser, who died on Thursday, May 23rd at Hammersmith House in Saugus following a long illness, at 79 years.  Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Wednesday, May 29th at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere, at 11 a.m.  Born & raised in Everett, she attended Everett schools & graduated Everett High School, Class of 1952.  In 1954, she married Edwin L. “Roy” Sasser, & the couple moved to Revere.  “Roy” died in June of 1999.  “Anna Banana,” as she was affectionately known to her family, was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, & Aunt.  She is the devoted mother to: Derek V. Sasser & his wife Nina of Revere, Donna L. D’Addario & her husband Albert of Saugus, Linda A. Sabina & her husband John of Danvers, Sandra M. Sasser of Revere, & Lisa J. Fitzpatrick & her husband Steven of Glenburn, Maine.  She is the dear sister to: Arthur Santilli & his wife Katherine “Kitty” of Havertown, PA, & the late Pasquale & Robert Santilli.  She is also lovingly survived by 8 grandchildren, & several nieces & nephews.  Interment will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Peabody.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: “Heaps of Hope,” 60  Walnut St., Wellesley, MA 02481.

Services

Visiting Hours

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.

Interment

Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Peabody.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: “Heaps of Hope,” 60  Walnut St., Wellesley, MA 02481.

Phyllis M. (Reid) Antonelli

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, May 24th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107), Revere, for Phyllis M. (Reid) Antonelli, who died on Wednesday, May 22nd at her Revere home following a long illness, at 84 years.  The funeral will be conducted from the Funeral Home on Saturday, May 25th at 9 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 10 a.m.  Interment will follow in Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Peabody.  Mrs. Antonelli was born & raised in Chelsea, attended Chelsea schools, & came to Revere in 1953.  Her beloved husband, Rocco J. Antonelli, died in September of 2009.  She is the Cherished mother of: Rosemarie Antonelli & her long-time companion, Retired Revere Firefighter, Anthony J. “Tony” Cappoccia of Revere & the late Anthony J. Antonelli.  She is the dear mother-in-law to: Kathleen (Horgan) Antonelli of Everett.  She is the Devoted Grandmother of: Revere Patrolman Douglas Zingali & his wife, Vivianne of Salem, Toni Antonelli-Alterio & her husband, Paul Alterio, of Malden, Whitney & Alanna Antonelli, both of Everett.  She is the Dear sister of: Harold Reid & his wife, Diane, of Saugus, John Reid & wife, Jean, of Waltham, Joseph Reid & his late wife, Mary, of Chelsea & the late Lillian G. Tirro & Robert Reid.  She is also lovingly survived by her 4 great-grandchildren, Douglas Zingali, Jr., Daniel R. Zingali, Anthony Alterio, & Ava Cozzolino, her brother-in-law, Angelo “Bob” Tirro of Peabody, many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, 70 Walnut St., Suite 301, Wellesley, MA 02481.

Services

Visiting Hours

Friday, May 24th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Service

Saturday, May 25th, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home.

Interment

Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Peabody.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Hospice of the No. Shore & Greater Boston, 70 Walnut St., Suite 301, Wellesley, MA 02481.

Christopher R. Iandolo

Christopher R. Iandolo

Family & friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Saturday, June 1st, 2013 from 4 – 7 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Christopher R. Iandolo, who died unexpectedly at his Winthrop home on Tuesday, May 21st at 42 years.  The memorial service will follow the visitation on Saturday at 7:15 p.m.  Born in Boston, he was raised & educated in Revere, & was a 1990 alumnus of Revere High School.  All of his working career was spent in food service, as a waiter for several of Boston’s better restaurants, & most recently at “The Cheesecake Factory” in Boston.  He is the beloved son of Retired Revere Patrolman Nicholas A. Iandolo of Winthrop & the late, Patricia M. (Costantino) Iandolo.  He is the devoted brother to Maria Iandolo of Revere & Nicholas R. Iandolo & his wife, Susan, of Dedham.  He is the cherished nephew to: Domenic Iandolo & wife, Eileen, of Saugus, Normand Iandolo & his wife, Deann, of Revere, Gina Vinciarelli & her husband, Stephen, of Revere, Richard Costantino & his wife, Bonnie, of Revere, Budd Costantino & his wife, Barbara, of Danvers, & the late Toni-Ann Costantino.  Interment will be held privately in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.  He is also lovingly survived by his niece, Lilia Iandolo of Dedham, & his mentor & friend, Joseph McLaughlin of Boston.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Make-A-Wish Foundation, One Bulfinch Place, Boston, MA 02114-2031.

Services

Visiting Hours

Saturday, June 1st, 2013 from 4 – 7 p.m.

Memorial Funeral Service

Saturday, June 1st, 2013 at 7:15 p.m. in the Funeral Home.

Interment

Will be held privately in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Make-A-Wish Foundation, One Bulfinch Place, Boston, MA 02114-2031.