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10
Nov

Eleanor R. Felt

A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, November 19th, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Church, Revere, for Eleanor R. “Ellie” Felt, who died following a brief illness at the Lighthouse Nursing & Care Center on Saturday, November 10th, at 95 years.  Interment was in the family lot at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  “Ellie” was born & raised in Malden, schooled there & came to reside in Revere over 70 years ago.  She had an early working career as a candy packer for Schrafft’s Candy of Charlestown.  She was a devotee of the Immaculate Conception Parish Family for over 60 years, serving as a “Eucharistic Minister” & committee member for the many fund raisers at I.C.C., for the building of the “new convent” in the late 1960’s.  She was the wife of the late, Retired Revere Patrolman John A. Felt, who died in February of 1995.  She is the Devoted Mother of: John A. Felt, Jr. of Las Vegas, NV, Donna M. Roman & her husband William of Saugus, Eleanor A. Garofalo & her husband John of Revere, Mark E. Felt of Revere, & the late Stephen M. Felt.  She was the dear Sister of the late: Peter, Rico, Marty, & Rudy Cortese.  She is the Cherished Grandmother of: Jennifer A. Giordano & her husband Gary of Saugus, Robert P. Donnelly & his wife Sandra of Meredith, NH, Jason M. Donnelly & his wife Rhoda of Haverhill, MA & James M. Garofalo & his wife Colleen of Lynn.  She is also lovingly survived by 10 Great-Grandchildren & several nieces & nephews.  Remembrances may be made to the: Patients’ Activities Fund at Lighthouse Nursing Care Center, 204 Proctor Ave., Revere, MA 02151.

Services

Funeral Mass

Monday, November 19th, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Remembrances may be made to the: Patients’ Activities Fund at Lighthouse Nursing Care Center, 204 Proctor Ave., Revere, MA 02151.

9
Nov

Mary E. (Barbarosa) Martin

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere for Mary E. (Barbarosa) Martin, who passed on Friday, November 9th at the Don Orione Nursing Home in East Boston following a long illness, at 93 years.  The funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, November 14th from the funeral home at 10 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service in the Funeral Home at 11 a.m., followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Mrs. Martin was born & raised in East Boston, & was a 1936 alumna of East Boston High School.  She had a long & varied career with SS Pierce & Co. of Boston, one of Boston’s Premier Grocery & Produce Suppliers.  Mrs. Martin retired following a 25 year career as a Manager & Supervisor.  She lived in East Boston all of her life until June of 1979, when she & her husband, the late William H. Martin, Jr. returned to Ohio, Mr. Martin’s home.  He died in Ohio in 1994 & Mary remained there until 2001, when she returned to Massachusetts, settling in Winthrop.  She is the Devoted Mother of Susan A. Winn & her husband Joseph M. Winn of East Boston, & the late William H. Martin, III, who died in June of 1978.  She is the Adored Grandmother of: Melissa J. Fortune & her husband David of Amesbury, MA, Lynn M. Orlando & her partner Lawrence Nestor of Danvers, Janice L. Moreth & her husband Craig E. Russell of Winthrop, & William M. Winn & his companion Annie Quinlan of East Boston.  She is the  beloved great-grandmother of: Kristina M. Stoico & her fiance Adam Veinott of West Boylston, MA, Michael K. Slattery of Nottingham, NH, Briana L. Ferullo of Amesbury, MA, Collin M. Lewis of Winthrop, Joseph W. & Leah A. Winn, both of East Boston.  Also lovingly survived by her Great-Great-Grandson, Luke M. Oberlin, many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.  She was the Dear Sister of the Late: Celia D’Christoforo, Delphine Barannco, Evelyn Hembrough, Theodore, Leo, Raymond, Louis & John Barbarosa.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

Services

Visiting Hours

Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Service

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

9
Nov

Mary J. (Coscia) DeLeo

Mary J. (Coscia) DeLeo

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, November 12th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere for Mary J. (Coscia) DeLeo, who died at her Revere home on Friday, November 9th after a brief illness, at 95 years.  Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, November 13th at 9 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in the St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere at 10 a.m.  Mrs. DeLeo was born & raised in East Boston, lived there most of her life in the Orient Heights section & moved to Revere in 1967.  She was an alumna of East Boston High School, Class of 1935.  She married Anthony S. DeLeo in 1940 & he died in July of 1967.  She retired from the Department of Corporations & Taxation in Boston in 1962 after ten years of service.  She is the Devoted Mother of, Virginia E.  “Ginger” Selver & her husband Malcolm of Ft. Lee, New Jersey, Marie A. Martino & her husband Patrick G., Diane J. Jones & her late husband Clifford S. Jones, all of Revere, & Anthony S. DeLeo & his wife Lisa M. of Lynnfield.  She is the Cherished Grandmother of,  Stephen C. Selver & his wife Meri of Tenafly, NJ, Natasha S. Vaquer & her husband Oliver of Los Angeles, CA, & Brittany A. & Taylor A. DeLeo, both of Lynnfield.  She is also lovingly survived by her 2 Great-Grandchildren, Max A. & Ava R. Selver.  She was the dear sister of the late: Carmella Follo, Frederick Coscia, Josephine Giuffre, Rachel Nargi & Rica DiFillippo.  Several nieces & nephews also survive her.  Interment will be in St. Michael Cemetery, in Boston’s Forest Hills section.

Services

Visiting Hours

Monday, November 12th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.

Interment

St. Michael’s Cemetery, in Boston’s Forest Hills section.

6
Nov

Phylliss T. (Maniscalco) Mingolla

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, November 8th, 2012 from 5 – 9 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere for Phylliss T. (Maniscalco) Mingolla, who died in Revere on November 6th, at 89 years following a long illness.  A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday,  November 9th at 10 a.m., followed by the funeral service in the funeral home at 11 a.m., followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Mrs. Mingolla is the beloved wife of the late Thomas Mingolla.  She is the Devoted mother of Christine M. Catinazzo & husband Robert S. of Revere, Phylliss T. Larsen & husband James L. of Sarasota, FL & the late JoAnne Mingolla.  Dear sister of Josephine Belding of Medford, Joseph Maniscalco of Billerica, Eleanor Gobiel of South Boston, Vincenza Johanson & husband John of Somerville & the late: Ann Falzone, Rose Williams, & Elizabeth Kluever.  Also lovingly survived by 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, many nieces & nephews.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Patients’ Activities Fund at Lighthouse Nursing Care Center, 204 Proctor Ave., Revere, MA 02151.

Services

Visiting Hours

Thursday, November 8th, 2012 from 5 – 9 p.m.

Funeral Service

Friday, November 9th, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

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

4
Nov

Helen M. (Valenti) DeSimone

Family & friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 beginning at 8 a.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere for Helen M. DeSimone (Valenti), who died at the Kaplan Family Hospice House on Sunday, November 4th, following a brief illness, at 96 years.  A funeral mass will follow in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere at 10 a.m., followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Born in Belmont, she spent many years in East Boston, before moving to Revere in 1966.  Mrs. DeSimone worked for the Hilton Hotels at Logan Airport as an Executive Housekeeper for over 25 years.  She is the wife of the late, Nicholas DeSimone.  She is the Devoted Mother of Attorney William P. DeSimone of Beverly & his wife, Martha Adams of Beverly, MA.  She is the cherished grandmother of: Revere Patrolman, Mark C. DeSimone & his wife, Lisa, & William S. DeSimone & his wife, Jocelyn, all of Revere.  She was the sister of the late, George Valenti & Theresa Pelosi.  She is also lovingly survived by her daughter-in-law, Elizabeth A. “Betty” DeSimone of Revere & her great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Nadia, Sophia, & Lilah Grace DeSimone.

Services

Visiting Hours

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 from 8 – 9:30 a.m.

Funeral Mass

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

2
Nov

George F. Buccheri, Jr.

George F. Buccheri, Jr.

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for George F. Buccheri, Jr. who died unexpectedly on Friday, November 2nd at his home, at 54 years.  A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Thursday, November 8th at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere at 11 a.m.  Mr. Buccheri was born in Medford & lived all his life in Revere.  He was an alumnus of the Wakefield Vocational School, Class of 1977.  Most of his career was spent as a finish carpenter & the past ten years with the Revere School System.  George also was a volunteer and worker for the Revere Special Needs Program.  He is the beloved husband of Joanne A. (Brandano) Buccheri.  He is the Devoted son to George F. Buccheri, Sr. & Eileen D. (Coppola) Buccheri.  He is also the cherished father of George J. Buccheri of Revere, Jamie L. Delaney &  her husband, Daniel of Andover, NH, Phyllis G. Buccheri of Utica, NY & Jessica M. Buccheri of Lynn.  He is the dear brother of Peter Buccheri of Maine & David Buccheri & his wife, Joyce of Danvers.  He is the adoring Grandfather of: Nathaniel A. Lawler of Revere, Dominick F. & Dante R. Delaney both of Andover, NH, & Amollia M. White of Utica, NY.  He is also lovingly survived by his Mother-in-law, Joyce Brandano of Oswego, NY & many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nephews & Nieces.  Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: The Revere Special Needs Program, 101 School St., Revere, MA 02151.

Services

Visiting Hours

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Thursday, November 8th, 2012 at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.

Interment

Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: The Revere Special Needs Program, 101 School St., Revere, MA 02151.

31
Oct

Florence M. (Losco) Sarno

Florence M. (Losco) Sarno

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, November 6th, 2012 in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, beginning at 10 a.m., for Florence M. (Losco) Sarno, who died following a long illness on Wednesday, October 31st at the Lighthouse Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, at 89 years.  The funeral service will be conducted in the Funeral Home following the visitation, at 1 p.m., followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Born & raised in East Boston, Mrs. Sarno attended Boston schools & moved to Revere in 1959.  She is the wife of the late, Enrico Sarno, Sr., who died in July of 1982.  She is the devoted Mother of, Anita L. Brooks & her husband, Joseph of Hingham, Anthony Sarno & his wife, Bernadette, & Rick Sarno, Jr. & his wife, Darlene J., all of Revere.  She is the dear Sister of Sam Losco of Palm Coast, Florida.  She is also lovingly survived by 6 Grandchildren, 5 Great-Grandchildren & her brother-in-law, Anthony Sarno & his wife, Karen of Lowell, & several nieces & nephews.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688.

Services

Visiting Hours

Tuesday, November 6th, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Funeral Service

Tuesday, November 6th, 2012 at 1 p.m. in the Funeral Home.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

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

30
Oct

Ralph Carrozza, Jr.

Ralph Carrozza, Jr.

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 from 3 – 7 p.m. in the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Route 62), Wilmington, for Ralph Carrozza, Jr., who died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 30, at 61 years.  A funeral service will be held in the Nichols Funeral Home following the visitation on Saturday evening at 7:15 p.m.  Mr. Carrozza died at Holy Family Medical Center of Methuen, after being stricken at his Salem, New Hampshire home.  Born in Boston, he lived in Revere & attended Revere schools, & was a 1969 alumnus of St. Mary’s High School, Lynn.  The family were residents of Newman St., Revere for over 25 years before moving to Wilmington in 1975, where he remained until he moved to Salem, NH in 2008.  Since age 19 years, Ralph began a career in stone masonry, a trade that was intrinsic to his late father’s family.  His Paternal Grandfather, David Carrozza, was known as the “Master of Masonry” throughout the Commonwealth.  Two other uncles also spent their working careers in the masonry trades.  About 15 years ago, he returned to school & earned his teaching certificate & began a teaching career in Master Stone Masonry at Shawsheen Valley Technical High School, of Billerica.  “Mr. C” as he was affectionately dubbed, became an icon at the school & his loss is deeply felt among the students & his colleagues.  He is the beloved husband of Sheilah M. (Brunelle) Mulcahy-Carrozza of Salem, NH.  He is the Devoted Father of, Susan M. Carrozza of Malden & Christine A. Carrozza of Billerica.  He is the Dear Brother of, Rachel E. Stanchi & her husband, Carmen A. of Wilmington.  He is also lovingly survived by, Seana Mulcahy & Jason A. Mulcahy both of Andover & Makenzie B. Mulcahy of Salem, NH, & his adoring Grandson, Logan K. Mulcahy.  He is also the Dear Uncle to Michelle M. Stanchi of Wilmington & Michael R. Stanchi & his wife, Kathryn “Kate” of Winthrop.  Several Aunts, Uncles & Cousins also survive him.  He as also the son of the late, Ralph Sr. & Edith D. (Saponaro) Carrozza.  His mother died in March of 2012 & his father in November of 2009.  His first wife for over 25 years, Frances E. (Nardone) Carrozza, died in October of 2004.  He was a long-time member of the International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen, Local #3 & a member of the Massachusetts Teachers’ Association, & the Shawsheen Valley Teachers’ Association.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Shawsheen Valley Technical High School, 100 Cook St., Billerica, MA 01821, ATTN: Athletic Department.

Services

Visiting Hours

Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 from 3 – 7 p.m. in the Nichols Funeral Home, Wilmington.

Funeral Service

Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 at 7:15 p.m. in the Nichols Funeral Home, Wilmington.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Shawsheen Valley Technical High School, 100 Cook St., Billerica, MA 01821, ATTN: Athletic Department.

27
Oct

Tetsuya Sasanuma

Services will be held in Japan for Tetsuya Sasanuma, of Revere, MA, who died unexpectedly at his Revere Beach Boulevard home in Revere, on October 27th, 2012, at 71 years.  Born in Japan, he came to live in Revere over 40 years ago.  For over 30 years, he worked as a Chef & manager at the Bisuteki Steak Houses in Revere & Cambridge.  Tetsuya was a remarkable worker & was regarded by many of his colleagues as a man of great honor & integrity.  He is the Beloved Son of Yukiko Sasanuma of Kawasaki City, Kanagawa, Japan.  He is also the Devoted Brother to, Yoko Hashimoto of Kawasaki City, Kanagawa, Japan, & the Cherished Uncle to, Miyuki Hashimoto, also of Kawasaki City, Kanagawa, Japan.  He was also the Son of the late, Toju Sasanuma.  He is also lovingly survived by his friend & colleague, Hiroshi Nei of Revere, MA.  Arrangements were in the care of Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals of Revere.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to your favorite charity.

21
Oct

Edward F. Schreiber

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, October 24th, 2012 in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, beginning at 9 a.m., for Edward F. Schreiber, who died unexpectedly at his Somerville home on Sunday, October 21st, following a brief illness, at 90 years.  His funeral will be conducted in the funeral home at 11 a.m., followed by interment in Massachusetts National VA Cemetery, Bourne, MA.  Born in Dedham, he was raised & educated in a section of Dedham, known as Germantown.  He lived in Germantown as a young man, later moving to Dorchester.  In 1968, the family moved to Somerville.  He began his Navy career on November 15, 1940 & served until June 24, 1946.  He is a Veteran of World War II.  He was stationed at Pearl Harbor at the time of the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941.  He escaped physical injury, though the emotional & psychological assaults, must have been overwhelming for all that witnessed this infamous day.  He is a member of the National Association of VFW.  Most of his working career was as a Truck Driver & after leaving that work, he went to work for Alliance Security as a Security Guard for 6 years, retiring in 2002 at 80 years of age.  Mr. Schreiber was the husband of the late, Barbara A. (Henderson), who died on April 17, 1987.  He is the Devoted father of, Anna T. Duffy of Somerville, with whom he made his home, Edward B. Schreiber of Florida, Cheryl A. Letterio & her husband, Thomas of North Carolina, Barbara A. Taillon & her husband, Arthur of Richmond, New Hampshire, Patricia A. Barson & her husband, Simon of England & the late, Joanne Schreiber.  He is the Beloved brother of Robert Schreiber of Florida & the late Frances Lucia.  He is also lovingly survived by his devoted Great-Grandson, Cole R. Duffy of Lynn, 14 Grandchildren & 18 other Great-Grandchildren.  Remembrances may be made to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108.

Services

Visiting Hours

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012 from 9 – 11 a.m.

Funeral Service

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home.

 Interment

Massachusetts National VA Cemetery, Bourne, MA.

Remembrances may be made to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108.  

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.