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23
Jul

John M. Badolato, Jr.

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, July 29th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for John Martin Badolato, Jr., who died unexpectedly at his Revere home on Monday, July 23rd, at 37 years.  The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday, July 30th at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere at 10: 30 a.m.  Born in Malden, he was a life-long resident of Revere & was schooled in Revere, & was a 1993 alumnus of Pinkerton Academy of New Hampshire.  John worked as a trucker for the family business, most of his working career.  “Badolato Trucking,” founded in Revere in 1920, has consecutively been managed, owned, & operated by the Badolato family.  John, Jr. represented the 4th family generation.  John worked hand & hand with his Dad, John, Sr., & was an outstanding truck driver.  Besides his Dad, he is survived by his dear Mother, Denise M. (Russo) Badolato & one brother, Christopher J. Badolato, all of Revere.  He is the cherished Grandson of: Gregory & Vincella (DiLiegro) Badolato of Revere, & Rose Russo of Salem, NH, & the late, Angelo Russo.  He is also lovingly survived by many Aunts, Uncles, & Cousins.  Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery at Chapel Hill, Malden, MA.

Services

Visiting Hours

Sunday, July 29th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Monday, July 30th, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.

Interment

Holy Cross Cemetery at Chapel Hill, Malden.

20
Jul

Antoinette (Velona) Cogliandro

Antoinette Cogliandro

Visiting hours are Monday, July 23rd, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Antoinette “Tootsie” (Velona) Cogliandro, who died at Epoch of Melrose on Friday, July 20th, after a long illness, at 93 years.  The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, July 24th at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere at 10 a.m.  Born in East Boston, she was raised there, educated there, & moved to Revere in 1947.  For many years, she worked as a stitcher for the former Picariello-Singer Manufacturing Co. of East Boston.  Later in life, she was the accountant & bookkeeper for her husband’s barber shops, in East Boston & Cambridge.  Her late husband, Michael “Mike” Cogliandro, died on April 19, 2009.  “Mike” was a most-popular figure in the Cambridge & East Boston communities.  She is the beloved mother of Anthony C. Cogliandro & his wife Annina of Saugus, & the late: Domenic J. & Richard F. Cogliandro.  She is also the dear mother-in-law of Pat & Irma Cogliandro, both of Salem, MA.  Devoted Grandmother to: Marisa Vaughn & her husband Eric of Saugus, Michael R. Cogliandro & his wife Sarah of Salem, MA, Michael A. Cogliandro & his wife Stephanie of Cumberland, RI, Michelle Brewster & her husband Matthew of Portsmouth, NH, & Anthony S. Cogliandro of Saugus.  She was the dear sister of the late: Anna Ali, Bruno, Hugo, & Nicholas Velona.  She is also lovingly survived by her Great-Grandchildren, Adriana, Carina, Parker, & Connor, her brother-in-law, Sam Cogliandro & his wife Marianna of Revere, & many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, & grand-nephews.  Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688.

Services

Visiting Hours

Monday, July 23rd, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 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 American Cancer Society, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688.

12
Jul

Anna H. (Smith) Zanstuck

Visiting Hours are on Monday July 16th, beginning at 9 a.m., in the Vertuccio and Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway ( Route 107) Revere, for Anna H. (Smith) Zanstuck, who died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 12th at the Whidden Memorial Hospital, Everett.  Her funeral will follow the visitation at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere at 11 a.m.,  followed by interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Boston.  Mrs. Zanstuck was born in Boston and lived in Charlestown for over 86 years.  In 2004, the family moved to Revere.  Mrs. Zanstuck worked  for over 15 years with the Schrafft’s Candy Company , as a candy inspector & packer.  After Schrafft’s closed its doors, she secured a position with the former Jordan Marsh Co.  of Boston, as a buyer’s assistant, retiring from there, after 10 years of service.  A deeply religious woman, she had been a faithful parishioner of St. Frances De Sales Church in Charlestown and then when she moved to Revere , joined St. Anthony of Padua, in Revere.  She was the widow early in life, when her husband, John J. Zanstuck, Sr. died suddenly on February 22nd, 1965 at 48 years.  She is the devoted mother of: Carol Anne Zanstuck & Marie F. Zanstuck, both of Revere, MA and John J. Zanstuck, III and his wife Deborah of Weymouth, MA.  She is also the cherished  grandmother of Matthew S. & Scott J. Zanstuck both of Pembroke, MA and John J. Zanstuck, IV of Weymouth, MA.  She is the dear sister of : Antoinette Primerano, Jennie Smith,  both of Arlington, MA, Helen Bushee of Middleton, MA & the late Micheal & Frank Smith.  Many loving nieces and nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews also survive her.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Dana – Farber Cancer Institute, Division of development & The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445-9924.

Services

Visitation

Monday, July 16th, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m

Funeral Mass

Monday, July 16th, 2012 at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church (Revere)

Interment

St. Michael’s  Cemetery (Boston)

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Dana – Farber Cancer Institute, Division of development & The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445-9924.

5
Jul

Jessie A. (Sacco) Flagg

Jessie A. (Sacco) Flagg

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, July 8th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Jessie A. (Sacco) Flagg, who died unexpectedly at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston on Thursday, July 5th, at 91 years.  Her funeral will be held from the funeral home on Monday, July 9th at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere, at 11 a.m.  Born & raised in Revere, Jessie was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1939.  She went to work for the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home of Chelsea, as a young girl & retired from there in 1991 after 40 years of service as the Supervisor of Medical Records.  At Soldiers’ Home, Jessie made many, many friends & remained in contact with them until recently.  Over the years, she was the recipient of several awards, citations, & commendations for outstanding performance in the execution of her duties as Supervisor of Medical Records.  As a member of St. Anthony’s Parish, she was active in many activities there as well as, for many years, being the personal secretary to Msgr. Guido Pallotta, one of the early pastors of the Church.  She was a member of St. Anthony’s Ladies’ Sodality & the Anthonian Club of the Parish.  She was the widow of Charles P. Flagg.  She is the cherished Mother of Albert E. Flagg & his wife Anita of Salem, MA, & the beloved Grandmother of Amy Jessica Livermore & her husband, Parker, & the adoring Great-Grandmother to, Madison A. & Halle M. Livermore, all of Marblehead.  She is the Dear Sister of, Marie Gatto of Reading, Anthony P. Sacco & his wife Joan S. of Revere, & the late: Evelyn Femino, Francisco & Nicola Sacco.  She was the loving companion of the late, Anthony Longo. She is also survived by many caring nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, & cousins.  Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Lung Association of Massachusetts, 460 Totten Pond Rd., Waltham, MA 02451.

Services

Visiting Hours

Sunday, July 8th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Monday, July 9th, 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 American Lung Association of Massachusetts, 460 Totten Pond Rd., Waltham, MA 02451.

4
Jul

John Grainger

A private funeral was held in the Vertuccio and Smith Home for Funerals, for John Grainger who died unexpectedly following a long illness at his Revere home, on Wednesday July 4th, 2012.  Born in Boston, he was the son of Sydney & Gertrude (Torrance)  Grainger.  The family lived in Charlestown before moving to Beachmont, Revere in 1971.    John worked for Kenney Management Systems as a supervisor of Maintenance for over 20 years, before retiring in 1999.  He is the husband of the late Grace M. (Fortuna) Grainger who passed in June of 1996.  He is the beloved father to: Kathleen M. Briana & Patricia A. Grainger both of Revere.  He is the devoted Grandfather to: Rachel M. , Talya J. Briana & Rickie W. Briana and Edward & Sarah J. Grainger all of Revere.  He is the brother of: Barbara Caridieo of Boston and the late, Donald, Briggie & Isabelle Grainger.  Several nieces & nephews also survive him.  Rememberances may be made to: The American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688

 

Services

All Services are private.

 

 

1
Jul

Anthony A. Capaldo

Family & friends are invited to visiting hours on Thursday, July 5th, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 12 Noon in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Anthony A. Capaldo, who died following a long illness on Sunday, July 1st at Boston Medical Center of Boston, at 65 years.  The funeral service will follow the visitation in the funeral home at 12:15 p.m., followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Born in Cambridge, he was raised & educated in East Boston & lived there until moving to Taunton seven years ago.  He was a 1965 alumnus of East Boston High School.  Anthony spent much of his working career within the City of Boston, as their Deputy Sealer of Weights & Measures.  After retirement from Boston, 15 years ago he re-entered the work-force, at the Town of Winthrop, serving as their Sealer of Weights & Measures, a position he has held until his death.  He is the beloved husband of Elaine M. (Fortier) Capaldo of Taunton, formerly of East Boston.  He is the cherished father of Denise M. Freedman & her husband Greg of South Easton, MA, & David A. Capaldo of Taunton, MA.  He is the devoted grandfather of Olivia R. & Madelyn L. Freedman.  He is the Dear brother of: John Hsu & his wife Maureen of Newton, Albert G. Capaldi & Flora M. Flamenco both of Revere, & the late Frank Capaldo.  He is also lovingly survived by many nieces & nephews.  He was the Son of the late, Pasquale Capaldo & Jennie (Patovano) Capaldo.

Services

Visiting Hours

Thursday, July 5th, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 12 Noon.

Funeral Service

Thursday, July 5th, 2012 at 12:15 p.m. in the Funeral Home.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

29
Jun

Anthony M. Pasquale

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, July 2nd, 2012 at 11 a.m., in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere, for Anthony M. “Narny” Pasquale, who died unexpectedly at his Revere home on Friday, June 29th, at 74 years.  Born in East Boston, he lived in Revere for over 60 years.  Anthony served in the United States Army from July of 1964 – August of 1967.  His working career began as a young boy with his father, Michele Pasquale who died in August of 1982, as a vendor in Boston’s Market district.  Later, he would work as an asphalt specialist for Coppola Construction of Revere & several other area contractors.  He was his happiest when working, & always working.  He was a dedicated family man, providing for his entire family & extended family.  He is the Cherished Father of: Carmille R. & Michael Pasquale, Stephen J. Pasquale & his wife Carla M., & Linda R. Guarino & her husband Michael, all of Revere.  He is the Dear Brother of: Michael Pasquale of Arizona & Rose DiNapoli of Revere, & the late Nicholas Pasquale.  He also leaves his adoring grandchildren, Gianna M. Pasquale & Michael Anthony Guarino, both of Revere.  He was the son of the late: Michele & Rose (Rossetti) Pasquale.  Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-9736.

Services

Visiting Hours

Will be private.

Funeral Mass

Monday, July 2nd, 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 American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-9736.

27
Jun

Winifred A. Gard-Perkins

Winifred A. Gard – Perkins

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday, June 30th, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Winifred A. “Winnie” Gard-Perkins, who died on Wednesday, June 27th at the Academy Manor Nursing Home of Andover, following a long illness, at 82 years.  The funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home at 1:15 p.m.  Born in Winthrop, she was raised & spent over 45 years in East Boston, graduating from East Boston High School, Class of 1947.  Most of her working career was spent as a bookkeeper for the former Carmel Credit Union of Chelsea, a position she retired from after 25 years of service.  Leaving East Boston, she moved to Saugus, Wilmington, & Limerick, Maine, before moving to Tewksbury in 2008, when she & her husband moved to her daughter’s home.  She is the beloved wife of 30 years to Richard L. Perkins & the wife of the late, Joseph M. Gard.  She is the Cherished mother of Susan J. Nota & her husband Thomas of Tewksbury, & JoAnn Gard & her partner Harry R. Dunham of Assonet, MA.  Devoted grandmother of: Gregory T. Nota & his wife Dyanne of Dracut, MA, Christopher R. Nota & his wife Kerry of North Andover, Thomas C. Nota & his wife Sarah of Stoughton, & Harry E. Dunham of Assonet, MA.  She is the Dear sister of Joseph J. Infantino & his wife Dottie of Spring Hill, Florida, & the late: May F. McDaniel & Ann R. Davis.  She is also lovingly survived by her Great-Grandson, Ryan G. Nota, & many nieces & nephews.  Interment is private.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Residents’ Council Fund, Academy Manor Nursing Home, 89 Morton St., Andover, MA 01810-2036.

Services

Visiting Hours

Saturday, June 30th, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Funeral Home.

Funeral Service

Saturday, June 30th, 2012 at 1:15 p.m. in the Funeral Home.

Interment

Will be private.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Residents’ Council Fund, Academy Manor Nursing Home, 89 Morton St., Andover, MA 01810-2036.

26
Jun

Joseph S. Fassi

Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, July 9th from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio and Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107)  Revere, MA.  For Joseph S. Fassi, who died on Tuesday, June 26th at his Center Ossipee, NH home, unexpectedly.  Mr. Fassi was 51 years old.  His funeral will be on Tuesday, July 10th from the funeral home at 1 0 a.m., followed by a funeral service in the Funeral Home at 11 a.m..  Born in Boston, he was raised & educated in Revere and lived in Revere until moving to Center Ossipee, NH in 2002.  He was a 1978 alumnus of the Northeast Vocational School of Wakefield, with his major in Food Service.  From a youth he showed an avid interest in cooking and food presentation.  He began his career at the former Valle’s Steakhouse of Saugus on route 1, as an apprentice chef and later became Head Chef.  While in the employ of Valle’s, he traveled throughout, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont, training other chefs.  He spent over 10 years with Valle’s before moving onto the former Kernwood Restaurant of Lynnfield, where he was Head Chef for over 10 years.  About ten years ago, he became ill with Diabetes which forced him into the ranks of disabled.  Joe had a passion for his profession & had always worked toward returning to his craft.  He was the son of the late: Joseph N Fassi & Anna (Testa) Fassi.  He is the devoted brother to: Eugene S. Fassi & his wife AnnMarie of Orlando, FL,  Judith A. Dennison & her husband Arlen of Bradford, MA , Robert G. Fassi of Ossipee, NH, with whom he made his home, Stephen A. Fassi & his wife Stacey of Londonderry, NH & Charles J. Fassi & his wife Jodi of Goffstown, NH.  He is also lovingly survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, MA.  In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 60 Walnut St., Wellesley, MA 02481

Services

Visiting Hours

Monday, July 9th, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Funeral Service

Tuesday, July 10th, 2012  at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home

Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 60 Walnut St., Wellesley, MA 02481

24
Jun

Ronald P. McClay

Family & friends are invited to visit with the family on Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 beginning at 10 a.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Ronald P. McClay, who died on Sunday, June 24th at the Whidden Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness, at 76 years.  The funeral service will be conducted in the Funeral Home at 11 a.m., followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Born in Boston, “Ron” was raised in Everett & Chelsea, and moved to Revere 21 years ago.  He retired in 1997, as a Supervisor for Center House of Jamaica Plain, a resident home for the handicapped.  He had been at Center House for over 20 years.  After that retirement, he was the delivery person for the former “Floral Studio” of Revere for over 4 years.  Ron leaves his wife, of 30 years, Roberta B. (Dell’Orfano) McClay.  He is the devoted brother of John McClay of Manhattan, New York, & the late Richard McClay, Jr.  He was also the dear Son of the late Richard & Lillian (O’Brien) McClay.  Ron served in the United States Army during peactime from March of 1958 – March of 1960.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-9376.

Services

Visiting Hours

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 from 10 – 11 a.m.

Funeral Service

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

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

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.