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26
Apr

Richard A. Gravallese

Richard A. Gravallese

Richard A. Gravallese

Family & friends are invited to visiting hours on Friday, May 3rd, 2013 in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, beginning at 9 a.m. for Richard A. Gravallese, who died following a long & valiant battle with pulmonary disease at Eastpointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Chelsea on Friday, April 26th, at 65 years.  The funeral service will follow the visitation on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home.  Born & raised in East Boston, he lived there his entire life.  He was a 1965 alumnus of East Boston High School.  Richard was forced to assume early retirement due to his long-standing battle with pulmonary disease.  For the past three years, he was confined to the Eastpointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  His working career was spent as an administrator at Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Boston & later at Garber Travel.  He is the beloved son of the late, John M. & Camille (Casella) Gravallese, & the loving husband of the late Paula (Palazzolo).  He is the Devoted Father of Alycia T. Gravallese of East Boston.  He is the Dear Brother to: John F. Gravallese of Wakefield, & Mary Stefano & her husband, Frederick, of Winthrop.  He is also lovingly survived by Stephanie Raftery & her husband, Michael, & their children, Stephen & Ryan Raftery, all of Middleton.  He is the faithful uncle to: John Gravallese & his wife, Deborah, of North Reading, Steven Gravallese & his wife, Cheryl, of Middleton, Lisa Stefano of Winthrop, & Jennifer Becker & her husband, Brian, of Pelham, NH.  Richard is also survived by his grand-nieces & grand-nephews, Christopher, Jonathan, Karah, Robert, Matthew, Andrew, & Aiden.  Interment is private.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Patients’ Recreation Fund at Eastpointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 255 Central Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150.

Services

Visiting Hours

Friday, May 3rd, 2013 from 9 – 11 a.m.

Funeral Service

Friday, May 3rd, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home.

Interment

Will be private.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Patients’ Recreation Fund at Eastpointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 255 Central Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150.

26
Apr

Gordon R. Caton

Family & friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Gordon R. Caton, who died following a brief illness on Friday, April 26th at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home, at 88 years.  The funeral service will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Born in Boston, Mr. Caton lived in Revere most of his life, before moving to Wakefield 25 years ago.  He entered the United States Coast Guard in October of 1942 & served until October of 1945 as a Seaman 1st Class.  He worked his entire career with the International Union of Pipe-fitters & Installers, Local #550.  He retired at age 65 years.  He is a long-time member & supporter of the Revere Patriots’ Club.  He is the husband of the late Anna M. (Connelly) Caton, who died in November of 1975.  He is the Devoted father of, William G. Caton & his wife, Phyllis, of Wakefield, Kathleen Lepore & her husband, John, of Derry, NH, & the late John R. Caton.  He is also lovingly survived by his daughter-in-law, Theresa Caton of Wakefield, 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Patients’ Recreation Fund at Chelsea Soldiers’ Home, 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150, Attn: John Davis.

Services

Visiting Hours

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 from 9 – 10:45 a.m.

Funeral Service

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Patients’ Recreation Fund at Chelsea Soldiers Home, 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150, Attn: John Davis.

25
Apr

Mary L. (Griggers) Jensen

Mary L. (Griggers) Jensen

Mary L. (Griggers) Jensen

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, April 29th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Mary L. (Griggers) Jensen, aka Mary L. Cutillo, who died following a long illness at Hammersmith House of Saugus on Thursday, April 25, at 84 years.  Born & raised in Selma, Alabama, she attended school there & came to live in Revere over 70 years ago.  Most of her working career was spent in food service, namely the Revere IHOP Restaurant for over 20 years, where she was a very popular personality, as a hostess & a waitress.  Later & until her retirement, she worked at Stop & Shop for nearly 16 years in food service.  Mary always loved her work, especially working & meeting people.  She formed friendships that have lasted until her death.  As a young bride here in Revere, her mother-in-law, Philomena “Ma” Cutillo, took her under her wing.  There she piqued as a “top” Italian chef & homemaker.  She & her late mother-in-law enjoyed a close & unique relationship.  She is the beloved wife of over 40 years to Paul M. Jensen, & the late Frank Cutillo, Sr.  She is the devoted mother of: Carolyn Catinazzo & her husband, Nicholas R. Catinazzo, the Director of the Revere Board of Health, & John D. Cutillo, all of Revere, Linda E. Shaughnessy & her husband, Richard, of Millbury, MA, Frank “Chuckie” Cutillo, Jr. of California, & Robert Cutillo & his wife, Christine, of Georgia.  She is also lovingly survived by her 6 Grandchildren, 11 Great-Grandchildren, her sister-in-law Betty Ponder of Louisiana, & many nieces & nephews.  She is the dear Sister to Sarah Dever of Pennsylvania, & the late Willie Ponder.  Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, April 30th at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere, at 10 a.m., followed by interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Peabody.

Services

Visiting Hours

Monday, April 29th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.

Interment

Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Peabody.

25
Apr

Hector H. Jalbert

Hector H. Jalbert

Hector H. Jalbert

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, April 28th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Hector H. Jalbert, who died on Thursday, April 25th at the Lighthouse Nursing Center after a brief illness, at 94 years.  The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday, April 29th at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in Immaculate Conception Church (corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.), Revere at 10 a.m., followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Born & raised in Salem, MA, he attended Salem schools & entered the United States Coast Guard in January of 1942, serving until September of 1945.  Hector spent all of his life as a commercial truck driver, working mostly for Local #25 of which he was a long-time member.  He was also a member of the American Legion Post #61 of Revere.  He has been a Revere resident for over 60 years.  He is the beloved husband of 68 years to Elizabeth A. “Lee” (Scarpetti) Jalbert.  He is the devoted father of, Leslie A. Parechanian & her husband Dale F. of Revere, & the late, Sharon E. DeRenne.  He is also the cherished Grandfather of, Kristen A. DeRenne-Travelo & her husband George M. of Reading, & Janelle M. & Justin M. Parechanian both of Revere.  He is also lovingly survived by his great-granddaughters, Maddison R. & Autumn L. Travelo of Reading, & his son-in-law, Lawrence L. DeRenne of Reading, & many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.  He is the dear brother of the late: Albert, George & Armand Jalbert, Julia Tremblay, Lillian Lebrun, & Delia Michaud.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: “One Fund Boston,” 800 Boylston St. #990009, Boston, MA 02199 (www.onefundboston.org).

Services

Visiting Hours

Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Monday, April 29th, 2013 at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: “One Fund Boston,” 800 Boylston St. #990009, Boston, MA 02199 (www.onefundboston.org).

24
Apr

Donald F. Bennington, Sr.

Family & friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service on Thursday, May 9th, 2013 at 1 p.m. in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, for Donald F. Bennington, Sr., who died on Wednesday, April 24th at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home, Chelsea, following a long illness, at 84 years.  He was born & raised in Plainville, Indiana, lived there until joining the United States Navy in October of 1947 – September of 1951, & was discharged as a Radioman – 2nd Class.  He is a Navy Veteran of Korea.  He lived in Brockton & the Cape area, particularly Bourne, MA, until moving to Revere nine years ago.  He was a member of the American Legion Post #35 of Bourne, MA & American Legion Post #188 of Brockton.  He also belonged to the Marconi Club.  Most of his working career was as an Electrical Design Engineer, working for himself.  He is the beloved husband of the late Thelma (LaRoche) Bennington who died in July of 1971 & the late Emma (Principe) who died in May of 1999.  He is the Devoted Father of: Margaret “Peggy” Hathaway of Revere, Michael J. Bennington & his wife Cesidia of Newton, James W. Bennington & his wife Karen of Malden, Terry A. Waterman of Belmont, New Hampshire, & the late, Donald F. Bennington, Jr., who died in March of 1996.  He is also lovingly survived by 7 Grandchildren, 6 Great-Grandchildren, & by Millie Arthur, Robert Arthur, Elaine Lebeouf, their children & grandchildren.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: Patients’ Recreation Fund at Soldiers’ Home, 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150, Attn: John Davis.

Services

Graveside Service

Thursday, May 9th, 2013 at 1 p.m. in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.

 In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: Patients’ Recreation Fund at Soldiers’ Home, 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150, Attn: John Davis.

20
Apr

Mary V. Marino

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Mary V. Marino, who died on Saturday, April 20th following a valiant struggle with breast cancer, at 92 years.  A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the St. Joseph/St. Lazarus Church, Orient Heights, East Boston, follwed by interment in  Holyhood Cemetery, Chestnut Hill, MA.  Born & raised in East Boston, she was a 1938 alumna of East Boston High School.  She began working for the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston in 1944, & served the bank until 1988 when she retired.  A devotee of her Catholic faith, she attended mass daily, almost all of her life.  In the last 2 years, she was unable because of failing health.  Often she would attend mass at Don Orione Nursing Center & then remain there to volunteer with the needs of the residents.  She was the daughter of the late Samuel & Louise (Lovett) Marino.  She is the devoted sister to John F. Marino & his wife Alida G. (Campatelli) Marino of Wakefield, & the late James Marino.  She was the aunt of the late John A. Marino.  She is the cherished Grand-Aunt of Nicholas J. Marino of Newton.  Also lovingly survived by her cousin, Joseph Krebs of Peabody.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Research Program at Children’s Hospital, 1 Autumn St., Boston, MA 02215.

Services

Visiting Hours

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 from 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Funeral Mass

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the St. Joseph/St. Lazarus Church, Orient Heights, East Boston.

Interment

Holyhood Cemetery, Chestnut Hill.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Research Program at Children’s Hospital, 1 Autumn St., Boston, MA 02215.

20
Apr

Joseph A. Henry

Graveside services will be held in Media, Pennsylvania, for 20-year East Boston resident, Joseph A. Henry, sometime in the very near weeks.  Mr. Henry died on Saturday, April 20th, 2013 following a valiant battle with Lymphoma, at Mt. Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, at 70 years.  Born & raised in Media, Pennsylvania, he came to live in East Boston twenty years ago.  For over 10 years, he worked within the drug rehabilitation programs, both privately & municipally as a substance abuse counselor, & for a lengthy time was on staff at “The Victory Program” of Dorchester.  He is lovingly survived by his devoted companion of 19 years, Christine A. Murphy, with whom he made his home.  He is the beloved father of, Saundra L. Murphy of Revere, Derrell Bishop & her husband Edward, & Joseph Henry all of Mantua, New Jersey, & George Henry of Philadelphia, PA.  He is also survived by his former wife, Virginia (Carter) Henry of Claymont, Delaware, several Grandchildren, & several Great-Grandchildren.  He was also the brother of the late, Harvey & George Henry.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.

Services

Will be held in Media, Pennsylvania at a later date.

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

 

18
Apr

Susan L. Alexander-Ricciardi

Family & friends are invited to attend a graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, on Friday, April 26th, 2013 at 1 p.m. for Susan L. Alexander-Ricciardi, who died unexpectedly at her Revere residence on Thursday, April 18th, at 64 years.  Susan was a 1966 alumna of Revere High School & a 1970 alumna of the Malden School of Nursing.  After receiving her R.N., she worked at Malden Hospital for over 10 years, until its closing. She is the beloved daughter of, Arthur T. & Ruth B. (Barber) Alexander of Revere.  She is also the dear Sister to, Arthur T. Alexander, Jr. of Newburyport, & Tracey Keefe & her husband Edmund of Bakersfield, CA.  She is also lovingly survived by her 2 nieces & 3 nephews.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-9376.

Services

Graveside Service

Friday, April 26th, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-9376.

17
Apr

Anetta (Levosto) Spinale

Anetta (Levosto) Spinale

Anetta (Levosto) Spinale

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, April 22nd, 2013 in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Anetta (Levosto) Spinale, who died on Wednesday, April 17th at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, following a brief illness, at 98 years.  Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church (250 Revere St.), Revere, at 12 Noon, followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Born in Boston’s North End, she came to live in Revere over 70 years ago.  For the past twenty years, she has been a resident of “The Friendly Gardens Apartments” on Revere St., Revere, & was an active participant of the many & varied social activities provided there.  She is the wife of the late Anthony D. Spinale, Sr., who died in March of 1982.  She is the beloved Mother of Anthony D. Spinale, Jr. & his late wife, Marie, of Peabody.  She is the Cherished grandmother of David A. Spinale & his wife Tracie of Springfield, VA, & Christine M. Daly & her husband Jeff of Andover, MA.  She is also lovingly survived by her two great-grandchildren, Livia & Roman Spinale of Springfield, VA.  She is the sister of the late: Elizabeth Dietzel, Josephine Naso, John & Joseph Levosto.  She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Patients’ Recreation Fund at Lighthouse Nursing Center, 204 Proctor Ave., Revere, MA 02151.

Services

Visiting Hours

Monday, April 22nd, 2013 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Funeral Mass

Monday, April 22nd, 2013 at 12 Noon in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Patients’ Recreation Fund at Lighthouse Nursing Center, 204 Proctor Ave., Revere, MA 02151.

17
Apr

John N. Santeusanio

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, April 19th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for John N. Santeusanio, who died Wednesday, April 17th at the Leonard Florence Center for Living, Chelsea, following a long & valiant struggle with lung cancer.  A funeral will be conducted from the Funeral Home on Saturday, April 20th at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere at 10 a.m., followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  John was born in Quincy, raised & educated in Revere, & was a 1957 alumnus of Revere High School.  All of his working career was spent in the Printing Business, specifically, lithography.  He worked for over 20 years at Uniongraphics Lithographers of Saugus.  When Uniongraphics went out of business, he continued to work within the industry in the Greater Boston Area.  For many years, John was a devotee of St. Anthony’s Parish, & a member & past secretary of the Holy Name Society of that Parish.  He was an avid member of their bowling team for many years.  He is the beloved husband of Judith A. (Cribbie) Santeusanio & the devoted father of: Jill C. Santeusanio, John D. Santeusanio & his wife Renee, all of Revere, & Steven J. Santeusanio & his companion, Tracy Sheehy, of South Weymouth.  He is the dear brother of Dr. Richard P. Santeusanio, Retired Superintendent of Danvers Public Schools, & his wife Joan of Marblehead.  He is also lovingly survived by his Grandson, Joseph J. Santeusanio, his mother & father-in-law, Dexter & Christine D. Cribbie all of Revere, his sister-in-law Cheryl Covalucci & her husband John of Hubbardstown, MA & several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.

Services

Visiting Hours

Friday, April 19th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Saturday, April 20th, 2013 at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

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.