Marie I. (Ardizzoni) Cafarelli
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, beginning at 9 a.m. for Marie I. (Ardizzoni) Cafarelli, who died on Monday, May 20th after a long & arduous 12-year struggle with complications arising from cerebral vascular disease. Mrs. Cafarelli died at her Revere home, where she had been cared for by her children. The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home, followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.), Revere, at 11:30 a.m., followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Born in Chelsea, she was a life-long Revere resident. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, & great-grandmother. Marie enjoyed playing cards & was a proficient cribbage player. Her late husband, Revere Patrolman Leonard L. Cafarelli, died in May of 1981. She is the cherished mother of: Donna L. Marcinowski & her husband Paul F. of Revere, Arlane L. Zagami & her husband Peter of Moultonboro, NH, formerly of North Reading, Diane M. Ceruolo of Peabody, & Leonard G. Cafarelli of Revere. She is the devoted Grandmother of: Lynn M. Ceruolo of Peabody, Paul R. Ceruolo of Saugus, Christopher J. Ceruolo & his wife Melissa of Lynn, Jenelle Cafarelli & her partner Kevin Finn, Danielle Cafarelli all of Revere. She is also lovingly survived by her great-grandsons, Shaun Cerulo & Joseph Finn, & her large extended Cafarelli family. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.
Services
Visiting Hours
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Funeral Mass
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.
Jeannette (Connors) Foley
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, May 20th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Jeannette (Connors) Foley, who died on Friday, May 17th at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center of Revere, following a long illness, at 91 years. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, May 21st at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere, at 10 a.m., followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Born & raised in Oak Island, Revere, she was a 1939 alumna of Revere High School. She & her family were life-long supporters & devotees of the former St. Theresa Church of Revere. She spent over 30 years in the employ of the Revere School System as their Financial Secretary. Although Jeannette & her late husband, Jeremiah A. Foley, considered themselves life-long residents of Revere, they lived in Haverhill for over 25 years in the fifties & sixties because of Jerry’s employment with John Hancock Life Insurance. “Jerry” died in September of 1980. Both Jeannette & her sister, Marie “ReRe,” will long be remembered for their infamous daily walks on Revere Beach Boulevard. For over 20 years “The Sisters” would begin their walk at 8:30 a.m. from their home on Cary Ave., & make the total 4-mile walk daily. You could not help but notice the “Duo:” their perfectly coiffured hair, the “Vogue” outfits, & all the accessories that made them unique & elegant. This continued well into Jeannette’s middle-eighties, when her health began to decline. Jeannette was a devout Catholic, attended mass regularly, & often maintained a beautiful home, was an avid reader, an interesting conversationalist & especially was dedicated & devoted to her entire family & their needs. She is the devoted mother of Karen M. Epler & her husband, Grant O. Epler, of Lynnfield. She is the dear sister of Marie H. “ReRe” (Connors) Capodilupo & her husband Justin P. of Revere, & the late Thomas D. Connors & the late Jacqueline V. “Jackie” Grenda. She is the Cherished grandmother of Scott A. Epler & his wife Maryalice of Biddeford, ME, Danielle M. Junkins & her husband Todd of East Bridgewater, & the late Grant P. Epler. She is also lovingly survived by her great-granddaughters, Sara M. & Kacy N. Junkins, her sister-in-law Rose Connors of Lynn, many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews. Jeannette was predeceased by her niece, Jean M. Maguire & her brother-in-law, Frank M. Grenda. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center, 204 Proctor Ave., Revere, MA 02151, ATTN: Patients’ Activities Fund.
Services
Visiting Hours
Monday, May 20th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center, 204 Proctor Ave., Revere, MA 02151, ATTN: Patients’ Activities Fund.
Andrea M. (Sabbagh) Wilson
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, May 24th, 2013 beginning at 10 a.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Andrea M. (Sabbagh) Wilson, who died on Tuesday, May 14th at her Melrose, Oregon home, unexpectedly, at 47 years. A funeral mass will follow at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere (250 Revere St.), at 12 Noon, followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Andrea was born in Chandler, Arizona while her father was in the military, & raised in Peabody, MA. She was a 1984 alumna of Peabody High School. In 1996, she & her family moved to Roseburg, OR, where she remained until her untimely death. Andrea is the beloved daughter of Richard P. Sabbagh of Georgetown & the late Theresa M. (McCarthy) Sabbagh. She is the cherished Mother to: Dylan A., Alicia N., & Michael Wilson, all of Ostego, Minnesota. She is the devoted sister of: David R. Sabbagh & his wife Julie of Lynnfield, & Michael R. Sabbagh of Rowley. She is also lovingly survived by Terry Cutting of Georgetown, her nephew Max & her niece Lucy of Lynnfield, her former husband Timothy A. Wilson of Ostego, MN, several aunts, uncles, cousins, & friends. Her adopted mother, Janet (Foley) Sabbagh-Donavan, pre-deceased her. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Friends of “Mel” Foundation, 200 Ledgewood Place, Suite 101, Rockland, MA 02370 (www.friendsofmel.org).
Services
Visiting Hours
Friday, May 24th, 2013 from 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Funeral Mass
Friday, May 24th, 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: Friends of “Mel” Foundation, 200 Ledgewood Place, Suite 101, Rockland, MA 02370 (www.friendsofmel.org).
Linda Golding
Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, May 17th at the Vertuccio and Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere, from 4 to 8 p.m., for Linda (Marco) Golding, who died unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, May 14th at the Whidden Memorial Hospital, Everett,MA. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, May 18th 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., followed by interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial cemetery, Peabody,MA. Born and raised in Revere, she was a 1938 Alumna of Revere High School. She lived her entire life in Revere and worked for Market Forge of Everett, for 35 years, before retiring in 1995. She was an accountant for the firm and also supervised the Employees Credit Union for many years. Market Forge took part in the “Junior Achievement” Program, which allowed young men and women to learn on the job experience, within a certain field of interest, particular to the company. Linda ran and operated this program for over 20 years. According to a present day long – time employee, Linda was much loved and respected during her tenure at Market Forge. She is still fondly remembered by many, after nearly 18 years of retirement. She is the wife of the late Robert B. Golding who died June of 1981. She is the devoted mother of Carol J. Landry & her husband James of Haverhill, Robert C. Golding of Revere and Gail A. Landry & her husband Joseph of Chelmsford. She is the cherished grandmother of Jason M. Landry 7 his wife Anne of Boston, Jamie R. Landry & his wife Monique and Jeremy P. Landry of Haverill and Robert “BJ” Landry of Chelmsford. She is also lovingly survived by her Great Granddaughter Nora J. Landry. She was the dear sister of the late Ida Graceffa. In lieu of flowers: Remembrances may be made to the American Lung Association of Massachusetts, 460 Totten Rd., Waltham, MA 02451
Services
Visiting Hours
Friday, May 17th from 4 to 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Saturday, May 18th, 10:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church , Revere
Interment
Puritan Lawn Memorial Park
In lieu of flowers: Remembrances may be made to the American Lung Association of Massachusetts, 460 Totten Rd., Waltham, MA 02451
Dr. Richard J. Milligan, DMD
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, May 16th, 2013 in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, from 4 – 8 p.m. for Dr. Richard J. Milligan, DMD, who died after a long & arduous illness at Genesis of Wakefield Center on Saturday, May 11th, at 64 years. His funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, May 17th at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church (250 Revere St.), Revere, at 10 a.m. Born in South Boston, the family moved to Arlington early in his youth where he attended schools. He is a 1967 alumnus of Arlington High School, the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1971, & was an alumnus of the Goldman School of Dentistry at Boston University in 1977. In 1977, he set up practice in Watertown & remained there until 1989. Following a tragic accident in 1989, the effects of which ended his dentistry career. Dr. Milligan lived in Revere for the past 38 years & was a member of the Orient Heights Yacht Club of East Boston, the Revere Broadsound Tuna Club, & the New England Charter Boat Captains’ Association. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Kathleen A. (O’Donnell) Milligan. He is the Devoted father of Karen A. Milligan-Frost, R.N. & her husband, Matthew, of Arlington. He is the dear Brother of: Robert Milligan & his wife Dorothy of Clearwater, FL, Kevin Milligan & his wife June of Stoneham, John Milligan & his wife Katherine of Sandwich, & Brian Milligan of Ipswich. He is the Son of the late Robert & Edna (Hagen) Milligan. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces & nephews. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, One Bulfinch Place, Boston, MA 02114-2031.
Services
Visiting Hours
Thursday, May 16th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Friday, May 17th, 2013 at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.
Interment
Will be private.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, One Bulfinch Place, Boston, MA 02114-2031.
Edwin P. Nichols
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, May 10th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere for Edwin P. Nichols, who died on Tuesday, May 7th at the Kaplan Family Hospice of Danvers, following a long illness. His funeral will be conducted from the Funeral Home on Saturday, May 11th at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere at 10:30 a.m. Born & raised in Boston, he moved to Revere as a young man and spent 41 years in Revere, before moving to Winthrop, 13 years ago. Most of his working career was as a laborer with the Laborers International Union – Local #22 of Malden. He retired at 65 years of age. He & his late wife, Jean E. (Meaney) Nichols, who died in February of 2008, were both active members of the former St. Anthony’s Band, Revere for several years. Both he & his wife each shared the role as “Band Manager”. He was a member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078. He is the devoted father of: Paul E. Nichols & his wife Linda of Everett, David J. Nichols & his wife Daphne of Littleton and Brian G. Nichols & his wife Nicole of Swampscott. He is the cherished grandfather of: Ryan P., Kelly L., Mary Catherine Nichols, Sydney E., Camron M., Vienna M. & Garret B. Nichols. He is the dear brother of: Robert Nichols & his wife Mary of Rumson, New Jersey and the late Donald Nichols. He is also lovingly survived by several nieces & nephews. Interment will be held privately at Woodlawn Cemetery, at a later date. Remembrances may be made to: Seasons Hospice Foundation, 8537 Solutions Center, Chicago, IL 60677 (www.seasonsfoundation.org)
Services
Visiting Hours
Friday, May 10th, 2013 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Saturday, May 11th, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church
Interment
Will be PRIVATE
Remembrances may be made to: Seasons Hospice Foundation 8537 Solutions Center, Chicago, IL 60677 (www.seasonsfoundation.org)
Gloria R. (Croce) Partin
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, May 6th, 2013 in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Gloria R. (Croce) Partin, from 4 – 8 p.m., who died at her Revere residence on Friday, May 3rd following a long & courageous battle with kidney disease, at 78 years. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, May 7th at 9 a.m., followed by the funeral service in the funeral home at 10 a.m. Born & raised in Boston, she was a long-time resident of East Boston before moving to Revere 30 years ago. Mrs. Partin was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother & was anticipating with much joy the arrival of her first Great-Grandchild, a baby girl in September. Her late husband, Ralph Partin, died in June of 2001. She is the Cherished mother of: Anna Wilson & her husband Charles of West Roxbury, Brenda Francis & her partner Roland Varley of Revere, Maureen Bailey & her husband Thomas of Quincy, Beverly Hardgrave of Revere, & Rebecca Spinelli & her husband Steve of Peabody. She is the adored Grandmother of, Jessie, Zachary & Seth Wilson, Ashley Francis, Paige Esposito, Bridget Bangs, Nicholas & Matthew Spinelli, & Olivia & Liam Bailey. Interment will be in the Massachusetts National Veterans’ Cemetery, Bourne, with her husband. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., Norwood, MA 02062.
Services
Visiting Hours
Monday, May 6th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Funeral Service
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home.
Interment
Massachusetts National Veterans’ Cemetery, Bourne, MA.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., Norwood, MA 02062.
Barbara E. (Roberts) Gaffney
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, beginning at 9 a.m. for Barbara E. (Roberts) Gaffney, who died on Sunday, April 28th in the Consulate Nursing Facility of Seminole, Florida, following a long illness, at 81 years. Her funeral mass will follow the visiting hours on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church (corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.), Revere, followed by interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Peabody. Born in Boston, she lived all of her life in Revere, attending Revere schools & was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1950. She married in 1955 to John H. Gaffney. The couple moved to Largo, FL in 1998. Barbara was a devoted & caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, & a recent great-grandmother. She is the devoted Mother of William J. Gaffney & his wife, Jamie of Atkinson, NH, & Robert A. Gaffney & his wife, Brandie of Seabrook, NH. She is also the dear sister of: Phyllis Going & her husband Warren of Ossipee, NH, Jean DeMarco & her late husband Anthony, Grace Fabiano & her husband George, all of Revere. She is the cherished grandmother of: Annmarie Stucker & her husband Brian of Epping, NH, Patrick W. Gaffney of Brighton, MA, Elyse M. & Evan R. Gaffney both of Seabrook, NH. She is also lovingly survived by her great-grandson, William B. Stucker, many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.
Services
Visiting Hours
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 from 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Funeral Mass
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.
Interment
Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Peabody.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.
Michael J. Dellapaolera
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, May 6th, 2013 in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, beginning at 9 a.m. for Michael J. “Mickey” Dellapaolera, who died following a long illness at the home of his daughter in Woburn on April 28th, at 85 years. The funeral service will follow in the funeral home at 11:15 a.m., presided over by his niece, the Reverend Stephanie R. DeSisto of Lynn & Revere. Born & raised in Watertown, he spent his early years in Somerville before moving to East Boston, where the family remained until 1972, when they moved to Revere. Mr. “Mickey” Dellapaolera wore many hats during his working career. For many years, he owned & operated the “M. & M.” Cafeteria at the Charlestown YMCA & then opened the Park St. Pizza in the Park St. MBTA Station. He then began working for the former Castiello’s Bakery of Revere & subsequently to Luberto’s Bakery of Revere. He served in the United States Army from March of 1946 – November of 1949, & is an Army Veteran of Korea. He was a member of the Commission for the Blind, having lost his sight years ago. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Commission for the Blind, 600 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111. His dear wife, Marguerite A. (Sbordone) died in February of 1993. He is the Devoted Father of: Donna M. Carbone of Randolph, Michael R. Dellapaolera & his wife Marie of Groveland, Karla M. Dellapaolera & her spouse Joanne Fiore of Woburn, & the late, Camille A. Dellapaolera & Mark D. Dellapaolera. He is also the dear brother of: Irene Conlin of Wilmington, Eleanor Begley of Reno, NV, George Dellapaolera of Minnesota, & the late, John, Willie, Tony, Benito & Peter Dellapaolera, & the late, Peggy Thomas, Rose Carbonetti & Egle Rossi. He is also lovingly survived by 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandsons, & many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews. Interment will follow the service at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Services
Visiting Hours
Monday, May 6th, 2013 from 9 – 11 a.m.
Funeral Service
Monday, May 6th, 2013 at 11:15 a.m. in the Funeral Home.
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Commission for the Blind, 600 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111.
Walter R. Jackson
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday, May 4th, 2013 at the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, from 2 – 4 p.m., for Walter R. Jackson who died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 28th at Boston Medical Center, at 59 years. The Memorial Funeral Service will follow the visitation in the funeral home at 4:15 p.m. Mr. Jackson was stricken at work on Thursday, April 25th & taken to Boston Medical Center. He suffered a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. Born & raised in Everett, he was a 1972 alumnus of Everett High School. He entered the United States Air Force in May of 1973 & served until December of 1974. He had a 34 year career with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Boston as a Printer. For the past nine years, he & his beloved wife of 17 years, Peggy A. (Hibbard) Jackson, were Revere residents. Besides his wife, he leaves his devoted mother, Norma (Washington) Jackson, of Everett. He was also the son of the late, Luther “Sonny” Jackson. He is the dear brother of, Luther Jackson of Revere, Trenace Jackson, Robert Jackson, & Norma Jackson all of Everett, Robin Jackson of Malden, Yvette Jackson of Worcester, & the late Rose Jackson. He is also lovingly survived by a host of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews. Interment is private.
Services
Visiting Hours
Saturday, May 4th, 2013 from 2 – 4 p.m.
Memorial Funeral Service
Saturday, May 4th, 2013 at 4:15 p.m. in the Funeral Home.
Interment
Will be private.