Gilda E. (Maffei) Santosuosso
Gilda E. (Maffei) Santosuosso
Family & friends are invited to attend a funeral mass on Saturday, October 27th, 2012 at 12 Noon in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere, for Gilda E. (Maffei) Santosuosso, who died on Saturday, October 20th at Wingate of Reading, following a brief illness, at 99 years. Born & raised in Revere, Mrs. Santosuosso was an alumna (Class of 1930) of Revere High School, a 1933 alumna of Leslie College, & a 1934 alumna of Salem State Teachers College. Her major was in elementary education & spent almost forty years at the former Julia Ward Howe School, Beachmont, teaching 1st & 2nd grade. She was a devoted & caring teacher, who took pride in her students, realizing that early development was most crucial to their developmental study habits & attitudes. Mrs. Santosuosso spent her entire teaching career at the Julia Ward Howe School. She is a member of the Retired Revere Teachers’ Association & the Revere Women’s Club, as well as the Anthonian Club of St. Anthony’s Parish. She & her late husband, Benjamin C. Santosuosso, who passed in December of 1994, were devotees of St. Anthony’s Parish Community. Although the couple were not blessed with their own biological children, they were surrogate Parents to all their nieces & nephews. “Auntie GG” was legendary for her generosity & kindness. She will be remembered especially for her dignity, quiet charm & absolute integrity. She is the devoted aunt to, Rocco “Richard” Abruzzese & his wife, Lois of Medford, New Jersey, Carmen J. Lepore of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Linda F. Sorbello of Reading, MA, Anthony M. Lepore & his partner, Jeanne Cusick of Stow, MA & Linda Idone & her husband, Robert of Falmouth, MA. She is also the loving grand-aunt of 4 grand-nieces & 6 grand-nephews, & the cherished Great-Grand aunt of 6 Great-Grand nieces & 3 Great-Grand nephews. She also leaves many faithful cousins. She was the dear Sister of the late, Lydia L. Lepore & Yolanda Abruzzese. Interment will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, West Peabody. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph Retirement Fund, Office of Mission Advancement, 637 Cambridge St., Brighton, MA 02135.
Services
Funeral Mass
Saturday, October 27th, 2012 at 12 Noon in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.
Interment
Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, West Peabody.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph Retirement Fund, Office of Mission Advancement, 637 Cambridge St., Brighton, MA 02135.
Lillian M. (Terrio) Prisco
Lillian M. (Terrio) Prisco
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, October 18th, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio and Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere for Lillian M. (Terrio) Prisco, who died on Tuesday, October 16th at the Pleasant Bay Nursing Facility in Brewster, MA, unexpectedly following a brief illness, at 93 years. The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, October 19th, 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. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Born and raised in Revere she was a lifelong resident of Revere and often spent summer vacations at Chatham. Mrs. Prisco had a large extended family in Nova Scotia, Canada. Until the age of 89, she would drive alone to visit her family at least once a year & sometimes twice a year. For over 50 years, she owned and operated “Lillian’s Beauty Salon” on Broadway, Chelsea. She held her beautician’s license until age ninety. She is the wife of the late: Edward J. Prisco, who died in December of 1989. She is the devoted mother of: William R. Prisco & his wife Joan C. of Revere & Chatham. She is the cherished grandmother to: Rachael A. Evans & her husband, Richard A. “J.R.” of Revere. She is the dear sister to the late: Lorraine Mahan, Rita M. Pfiel, Walter A. Terrio, Jr. & Doris E. Terrio. She is lovingly survived by her sister-in-law, Rita Terrio of Chatham and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews. She is a long-time member of the Merritt Club of Chelsea. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
Services
Visiting Hours
Thursday, October 18th, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Friday, October 19th, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
Leanora (D’Ambrosio) Kretas
Family and friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday, October 17th in the Vertuccio and Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere beginning at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral service in the funeral home at 12 noon, for Leanora (D’Ambrosio) Kretas, who died in her Lebanon, Maine residence following a brief illness. Born in East Boston, August 18, 1924, she resided there until moving to Revere in 1963. She was a 1942 Alumna of East Boston High School. For many years she worked at Mass Eye and Ear infirmary of Boston as a clerk, retiring from there in September of 1991. Prior positions she held were at, Hart Caterers & The Electric Boat Co., of Groton CT. She was along time member of the Revere Women of the Moose, Lodge # 1272 and The AFLCIO (Caterers Union) Local for Food & Beverages. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, MA. She was the widow of the late John M. Kretas. She is the devoted mother of, George A. Kretas & his wife Maria of Wakefield, MA , Paul R. Kretas & his wife Elaine of North Berwick, Maine and the Late Major John M. Kretas, US Army Special Forces. She is the dear sister of Phyllis Restiano & her husband Donald “Rusty” of South Berwick, Maine and the late John, Gaetano “Guy” and Ralph D’Ambrosio, Mary Grasso and Philomena D’Ambrosio. She is the cherished grandmother of George Kretas of Malden, MA, Stephanie Strongosky & her husband Jamie of Stoneham, MA., John M. Kretas of Florida, Laurie Kretas of Chandler Arizona, Amy Kretas & her husband Richard Higgins of Huntington Beach, CA., Matthew Kretas & his wife Melanie of Groton, MA., Tara Ragucci & her husband Louis of Wilmington, MA and Christopher T. Kretas of Manhattan, NY. She is also lovingly survived by her 12 Great Grandchildren, Sarah, Jacy, Leah, Sullivan, Sarena, Ava, Steele, Natalie, Aiden, Mason, Gavin & Alexandra and many many nieces & nephews. In lieu of Flowers remembrances may be made to Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115
Services
Visiting Hours
Wednesday, October 17th, 2012 from 10 am to 12 noon
Funeral Service
Wednesday, October 17th, 2012 at 12 Noon, Service in the Funeral Home
Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery
In lieu of Flowers remembrances may be made to Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115
Shanelle Jean Abric
Shanelle Jean Abric
Family & friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Friday, October 12th, 2012 at 12 Noon in the Immaculate Conception Church (corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.) Revere, for Shanelle Jean Abric, who died unexpectedly at her Revere residence on Sunday, October 7th, at 30 years. Shanelle was born in Boston & lived most of her life in East Boston. She was a 2000 alumna of East Boston High School. For the past 7 years, she has lived in Revere & worked as a Bus Monitor for the Revere School System. She is the beloved daughter of Louis P. Abric, IV of Revere & Alice P. Colantonio of Malden. She is the cherished sister of Louis P. Abric, V, Philip L. Abric & Anthony F. Pirelli all of Revere. She is the adored granddaughter of, Louis P. Abric, III & his wife, Joanne of Winthrop & the late, Jeannette M. “Jean” Abric & the late, Alice & John Colantonio. She is the dear niece of, Cheryl Mei of Lynn. She is also lovingly survived by her boyfriend, Paul Peters of Malden & her faithful canine companion, “Scooby Doo” & several other aunts, uncles & cousins. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the MSPCA-Angell, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130-9923. Arrangements are under the direction of the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals of Revere.
Services
Funeral Mass
Friday, October 12th, 2012 at 12 Noon in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.
Interment
Will be private.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the MSPCA-Angell, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130-9923.
Antoinette (Lehmann) Barry
Antoinette (Lehmann) Barry
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Antoinette “Toni” (Lehmann) Barry, who died at her Saugus home on Sunday, September 30th following a long illness, at 83 years. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Thursday, October 4th at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere, at 11 a.m. Mrs. Barry was born & raised in Revere, & was a 1947 alumna of Revere High School. From 1960 – 1990, she owned & operated “Antoinette Barry Dance Studio” on Pleasant St., Revere. Several thousand children, from the area, learned how to dance & perform. She was a legend in her recital performances. “Toni” did it all, managed the school, instructed the lessons, & taught them, the rudiments of acting, & presentation. Many of her former students went onto careers in the theatre & on stage. Concurrently, with her dance school & raising her nine children, she was a distributor & consultant for “Mary K.” Cosmetics, for many years. Her time with “Mary K.” earned her the moniker, “The Mary-Kay Lady.” While her children were attending Immaculate Conception Grammar & High School, she was most active in the Immaculata Guild, & served as President. Besides her beloved husband of 63 years, Lawrence W. Barry, she is the devoted mother of: William L. Barry of Saugus, Andrew J. Barry & his wife, Donna of Franklin, MA, Stephen F. Barry & his wife, Marilyn of Melrose, Laureen B. Reardon of Lynnfield, Lawrence P. Barry & his wife, Lisa of Methuen, Christopher J. Barry & his wife, Jacqueline of Saugus, Annette Barry Cowhig of Newbury, MA, Matthew M. Barry of Saugus & Patrick N. Barry & his wife, Kiersten of Norwood. She is the Cherished grandmother of, Andrew, Alex, Evan, Kimberly, Katie, Shauna, Kristen & Joseph Barry, Makena & Terence Reardon & Devin Cowhig. Toni & Larry lived in Revere all of their lives, before moving to Saugus in 1996 (16 years ago). Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 60 Walnut St., Wellesley, MA 02481.
Services
Visiting Hours
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Thursday, October 4th, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.
Interment
Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 60 Walnut St., Wellesley, MA 02481.
John F. Mastone
John F. Mastone
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, October 1st, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere for John F. Mastone, who died on Friday, September 28th, unexpectedly following a 17-day illness at Lahey Clinic of Burlington, MA, at 71 years. The funeral will be conducted from the Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 2nd at 9 a.m., followed by the funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 10 a.m. Mr. Mastone was born in Stoneham & was raised in Everett, attended Everett Schools & is a 1959 alumnus of St. Mary’s High School of Lynn. He was most proud of his time at St. Mary’s & was an outstanding athlete & student. He played baseball & football in high School & also played baseball for the Everett American Legion. His ability & technique was so outstanding, that he went on to play for the National Organization of the American Legion. He remained an avid sportsman & sports fan. All of his working career was spent in the construction industry. He worked for many of the local long-established firms, such as Pierini Const., Turner Construction, etc. He mainly was involved as a Project Manager on large industrial projects, often traveling around the country. On January 31st, 2012, he retired from the NASDI Corp., as a project manager & Vice-President. He is the beloved husband of 23 years to Donna (McChristian) Mastone. He is the Devoted brother of Francis R. Mastone & his wife, Donna of Fairfax, Virginia. He is the Dear Step-Father of Robert Jansen & his wife, Deanna & also leaves his mother-in-law, Elaine E. McChristian, his grandchildren, Robert, Brittany & Andrew Jansen, all of Miami, Florida, & several nieces & nephews. Interment will be in the family lot at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, with his dear parents, the late, John F. & Marie C. (Pattelena) Mastone.
Services
Visiting Hours
Monday, October 1st, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Jean M. (Cinelli) Russo
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, September 28th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Jean M. (Cinelli) Russo, who died on Tuesday, September 25th at Eastpointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Chelsea, following a long illness, at 89 years. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, September 29th at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in Sacred Heart Church, East Boston at 11 a.m. Born & raised in East Boston, she attended East Boston Schools & was a 1941 alumna of East Boston High School. She retired as the “first female” security guard at Boston’s Prudential Center. Prior to that position, Jean worked for over 20 years at New England Coffee, Boston. Jean’s first love was her faith, followed by her devotion to family, relatives & friends. She always held an unusually positive attitude in the face of adversity. She was the wife of the late Joseph Russo, who died in April of 2000. She is the devoted mother of, Philip J. Russo & his wife, Rita (Piantedosi) Russo, & the cherished grandmother of, Philip J. Russo, Jr. & his fiance, Lisa Longo, & Desiree M. Bender & her husband, Matthew B. Bender & the adoring Great-Grandmother of Matthew B. Bender, Jr., all of Revere. She is also lovingly survived by her brother-in-law, Dr. Salvatore Russo & his late wife, Mary of Denton, Texas & many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews. She is the Dear Sister of: Armand Cinelli of Quincy, Rosemarie DelPrato of Wakefield & the late, James & Vincent Cinelli, & the late, Nina Piazza, Josephine Economou, Pauline Natale, Marguerite Rivers, Helen Malcalvo & Olga Cinelli. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: Susan B. Komen – For the Cure of Breast Cancer, 89 South St., Boston, MA 02111, or to the: MSPCA – Angell, 350 So. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130-9923.
Services
Visiting Hours
Friday, September 28th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Saturday, September 29th, 2012 at 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, East Boston.
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: Susan B. Komen – For the Cure of Breast Cancer, 89 South St., Boston, MA 02111, or to the: MSPCA – Angell, 350 So. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130-9923.
Ernest M. Rizzo, Sr.
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, September 24th, 2012 from 4 – 7 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Ernest M. Rizzo, Sr., who died following a brief illness at Beverly Hospital, Beverly on Saturday, September 22nd, at 94 years. The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, September 25th at 10 a.m., followed by the funeral service in the Funeral Home at 11 a.m., followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Born & raised in Revere, he attended Revere schools & was a 1936 alumnus of Revere High School. In November of 1942, he entered the United States Army & served until December of 1945 with the rank of Technician-4th Grade. He is a World War II Veteran. Ernie was a long-time member of the V.F.W. Mottollo Post #4524. Ernie opened his first Pizza Shop & Take-out Service in Dorchester, which he ran until 1968. He then opened “Ernie’s Pizza & Take-Out-Service” on Mountain Ave., Revere, until 1980. His beloved wife of 70 years, Margaret (Nazzaro) worked along side, cooking, servicing customers & maintaining the shop, as well as his 2 children. Besides his wife, he is the devoted father of Ernest M. Rizzo, Jr. of Salem, New Hampshire & Judith A. Correggio & her husband, Richard P. Correggio of Revere. He is the Dear brother of Tina Turiello of Saugus & the late, Michael Rizzo & the late Catherine Lombardo. He is the cherished Grandfather to: Gina M. Correggio-Regitano & her husband, Richard of Lynnfield & Nicholas R. Correggio & his fiancee, Roseanna Grieco of Revere. He is also lovingly survived by his two great-grandchildren, Adriana M. & Marco F. Regitano, & many nieces & nephews. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
Services
Visiting Hours
Monday, September 24th, 2012 from 4 – 7 p.m.
Funeral Service
Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home.
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
Richard S. Pignone
Richard S. Pignone
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, September 27th, 2012 from 4 – 7 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Richard S. Pignone, who died unexpectedly on Thursday evening, September 20th at his Revere home, at 55 years. The funeral service for Richard will be held in the funeral home following the visitation, at 7:15 p.m. Interment is private. Born in Everett, he was a life-long Revere resident & attended Revere schools. Most of his working career was as a hairstylist. He & his brother, David, owned & operated, “Salon Changes” on School St., Revere, for ten years. He was the son of the late, Stanley & Maria (Amari) Pignone. He is the beloved brother of Victoria A. Grasso of Revere & David R. Pignone, Sr. & his wife, Linda of Hampstead, NH. He is the loving uncle to: Lori E. Kunian & husband Scott of Revere, Barbara Jean Pignone & her partner, Jamie DiPlatzi of Everett, Erik A. Grasso of Revere & David R. Pignone, Jr. & his partner, Sarah Reis of Providence, RI. He is also lovingly survived by his Grand-nephew, Mario P. Pignone.
Services
Visiting Hours
Thursday, September 27th, 2012 from 4 – 7 p.m.
Funeral Service
Thursday, September 27th, 2012 at 7:15 p.m. in the Funeral Home.
Interment
Will be private.
Denise J. (McCarrick) Robitel
Long-time resident of Moultonborough, NH
Visiting Hours are on Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 from 4 – 7 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Denise Jane (McCarrick) Robitel, who died unexpectedly on September 17th in Moultonborough, New Hampshire, where she has lived for over 40 years. A funeral will be conducted from the Funeral Home on Monday, September 24th at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be private. Born in Winthrop, she lived in Revere for over 25 years, before moving to New Hampshire. She is the devoted mother of Roy J. Robitel & his wife, Merri A. Robitel of Revere. Cherished grandmother of, Adam J. Robitel of Santa Monica, CA, Nicole A. Robitel of Revere. She is the dear Sister of, Robert A. McCarrick & his wife, Eleanor of Stoneham, formerly of Revere. She is the dear Aunt of, Andrew McCarrick & his wife, Suzanne of Scottsdale, Arizona, Nancy Hurley & her husband, Brian of Wayland, John McCarrick & his wife, Nancy of Boston & Susan Sansone of Stoneham. She was the daughter of the late, Dennis J. & Sylvia B. (McDonough) McCarrick. She is also lovingly survived by 7 Grand-Nieces & 1 Grand-Nephew. Denise was blessed to have a multitude of life-long friends & loving cousins.
Services
Visiting Hours
Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 from 4 – 7 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Monday, September 24th, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.
Interment
Will be private.