Dana M. Poindexter
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Dana M. Poindexter, who died unexpectedly following a long illness on Sunday, June 17th (Father’s Day) at Leominster Hospital, Leominster, at 63 years. A funeral will be conducted in the funeral home on Thursday, June 21st at 11 a.m., followed by interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, West Peabody. Born & raised in Cambridge, he was an alumnus of Cambridge Rindge Latin High School, Class of 1966, & a 1968 alumnus of St. Petersburg, Florida Junior College. Upon graduation, he remained in Florida for 4 years, working as a computer technician. He returned to Massachusetts & worked here in the computer industry before starting his own canteen business within the Boston Theatre District. Dana worked the business, until a long bout with Crohn’s disease & polycystic kidney disease, rendered him disabled. His illness has been a long struggle, combating long hospital stays, surgeries, & therapies that have extended for almost 30 years. Within that span of time, he was able to be most present, for his wife & two children, & his grandchildren. He was an avid fisherman & gardener. He is the beloved husband of 34 years to Doris J. (Oldford). He & his family lived in Saugus, MA for over 15 years, & for the past 8 years have lived in Townsend, MA. He is the Devoted father of: Renee J. Polonsky & her husband Eric of Burke, Virginia, & Brett N. Poindexter & his wife Bethany M. of Townsend, MA. He is the Cherished Grandfather of: Alexis R. & Taylor E. Poindexter of Townsend, MA & Rebecca J. & Lillian J. Polonsky of Burke, VA. He is also survived by his dear Mother, Emma A. (D’Abbraccio) Poindexter of Concord, formerly of Arlington, & his brother, Howard J. Poindexter of South Carolina, 2 nephews, 3 nieces, & many cousins. He was the Son of the late John H. Poindexter. Dana was a Past Exalted Ruler (PER) of the Saugus Lodge of Elks #642 & a long-time member, & a member of the William Sutton Masonic Lodge of Saugus. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation, 8330 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114-2027, ATTN: “Team Justin.”
Services
Visiting Hours
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Funeral Service
Thursday, June 21st, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home.
Interment
Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, West Peabody.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation, 8330 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114-2027, ATTN: “Team Justin.”
Antonetta (Amoroso) Patti
Antonetta (Amoroso) Patti
Family & friends are invited to visiting hours on Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Antonetta “Netta” (Amoroso) Patti, who died on Friday, June 15th at Sunrise Assisted Living of Lynnfield, following a brief illness, at 86 years. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Wednesday, June 20th at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere, at 10 a.m. Born & raised in East Boston, she lived there until 2003, when she moved to Sunrise of Lynnfield. Her late husband, Ralph Patti, Sr. died in February of 1997. She is the Devoted mother of: Ralph Patti, Jr. & his wife Linda of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Cheryl A. Soriano & her husband Gerard of Bradford, Massachusetts, Debra A. Patti of East Boston, & Anthony Patti & his wife Kristin of Wakefield. She is the cherished Grandmother of: Christina M. Vargas of Las Vegas, Nevada, Brianna M. Soriano of Bradford, MA, Kevin A. Patti, Andrew R., Marisa L., & Amanda K. Patti all of Wakefield, MA. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, & grand-nephews. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. “Netta” retired at age 77, after 20 years of service with the Harvard Club of Boston, serving as a Hostess & server. “Netta” was a dedicated homemaker & enjoyed her entire family, who brought her many joys. May she find peace & contentment in the next life, & ecstasy in being re-united with all her loved ones.
Services
Visiting Hours
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Herb A. Reed
Herb A. Reed
Family & friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, June 16th, 2012 beginning at 10 a.m., at the Regent Theater, 7 Medford Street, Arlington Center, for Herb (Herbert A.) Reed, international entertainer & founder of Herb Reed’s Platters, who died on Monday, June 4th at Kaplan Family Hospice of Danvers, following a long period of declining health, at 83 years. The Funeral Service will follow at the Regent Theater at 11 a.m., followed by interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, West Peabody. He is the beloved father of: Herbert A. Reed, Jr. of Arizona, 2 Grandsons, Amir & Blair Reed also of Arizona. He was the Brother of the late: Gracie Mamie Reed, Leon, Gene & Julius Reed & Caroline Viola Reed, & Rebecca Smith. He is the son of the late: Carl & Juanita (Brown) Reed. He is lovingly survived by his extended musical family: Billie Cox of Lynn, MA, Wayne Miller of Everett, Angela Allen of Randolph, Efrain “Frank” Pizarro of New York City, Frederick J. Balboni, Jr. & family of West Peabody, Michael Larson of Hyde Park, & Dan & Lori Norris of Salem, New Hampshire. Herb also leaves a large extended biological family of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, & cousins in Kansas City, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Mass Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) at Angell, 350 So. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130-9923. Reed was a Kansas City, Mo., native who founded the Platters in Los Angeles in 1952. Reed sang bass on the group’s four No. 1 hits, including “The Great Pretender,” “My Prayer,” “Twilight Time” and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.” Reed was the only member of the group to appear on all of their nearly 400 recordings. He continued touring, performing up to 200 shows per year, until last year. The Platters were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
Services
Visiting Hours
Saturday, June 16th, 2012 from 10 – 11 a.m. in the Regent Theater, 7 Medford St., Arlington, MA.
Funeral Service
Saturday, June 16th, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Regent Theater, 7 Medford St., Arlington, MA.
Interment
Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, West Peabody.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Mass Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) at Angell, 350 So. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130-9923.
Gordon R. Cann
In Malden, formerly of Revere, Melrose & Peabody, at 98 years, June 12th, 2012. Husband of the late: Irene B. (Armstrong) & the late: Winona R. (Harpell). Devoted father of: Beverly J. Thibeau & husband Gilbert of Savannah, Texas & Linda R. Ashburn & husband, John of Malden. Beloved Grandfather of: Michael S. Thibeau & wife Tammy of California, & Matthew S. Thibeau & wife, Monica of Texas. Dear brother of Charles F. Cann of Revere. Also lovingly survived by his great-grandchildren, Thomas, Caitlyn, Andrew, & Alexander, & his niece, Connie A. Cann-Paglia of Revere. Family & friends are invited to visit with the family on Tuesday, June 19th, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, followed by the funeral service in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Parking available left of the funeral home. Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, West Peabody. World War II Army Veteran & member of National Association of the American Legion & the Disabled American Veterans & long-time member of the Boston Carmens’ Union. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.
Services
Visiting Hours
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 from 9 – 11 a.m.
Funeral Service
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home.
Interment
Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, West Peabody.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.
Timothy M. Foley
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, June 17th, 2012 from 5 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Timothy M. Foley, who died unexpectedly on Friday, June 8th at his Revere home, at 52 years. Born in Winthrop, he was raised in Everett & Revere. A funeral service will be held in the Funeral Home on Monday, June 18th at 11 a.m., followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. A painter by trade, he worked for Local #35 & was a member of the International Union of Paint & Allied Trades. He also worked as a Driver for “The Ride” & as a custodian for Suffolk Downs. He is the beloved husband of Elizabeth M. (Kozlowski) of Everett & the devoted son of Avery F. Foley of Coconut Creek, Florida & the late Helen L. (Laurenson) Foley. He is the Dear brother of Patricia A. Lauren-Magrath of Revere, Kathleen Mack of Naples, FL, John Foley & his wife Eloise of Chelsea, & the late: Joyce A. Brandano & Daniel Foley. He is also lovingly survived by his companion, Kimberly Harol of Revere, & his surrogate daughter, Stephanie A. Dillon & her husband Michael of West Yarmouth, MA, & many cousins, nieces & nephews. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to your favorite charity.
Services
Visiting Hours
Sunday, June 17th, 2012 from 5 – 8 p.m.
Funeral Service
Monday, June 18th, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home.
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to your favorite charity.
Judith A. (Collins) Bostrom
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere for Judith A. (Collins) Bostrom, who died on Friday, June 8th at the Leonard Florence Center of Chelsea, following a long & arduous struggle with cancer, at 68 years. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Wednesday, June 13th at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere at 10 a.m., followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Born in Boston, she was raised in East Boston & was schooled there. She has lived in Revere for 58 years. She was a 10-year employee for Bianco Inc. of Revere. Daughter of the late: John F. Collins & Anne M. (Reardon) Collins. She is the beloved sister of: John F. “Jack” Collins & his wife, Beverly, Barbara M. Orsini all of Revere, & Charles J. Collins of East Boston. She is the Dear Aunt of: Karen Sarro & her husband, Frank, & Paul Collins & his wife, Lisa all of Wakefield, Tracey Walter of Hudson, New Hampshire, Sharon Winnett & her husband, John, & Tina Collins all of Londonderry, NH. She is also lovingly survived by grand-nieces & grand-nephews, Christina, John, Ryan, William, Kristen, Ashley, Olivia & Nadia. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Research, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114.
Services
Visiting Hours
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012 at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.
Interment
Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Research, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114.
Thomas M. Motherwell, Jr.
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, June 11th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m. at the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Thomas M. Motherwell, Jr., who died on Friday, June 8th at the Kaplan Family Hospice, Danvers, following a long illness, at 58 years. Born in Boston, he was a life-long resident of Winthrop. A funeral will be conducted from the Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 12th at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere at 10:30 a.m. Tom was a life member & trustee of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks. He was also an alumnus of Winthrop High School, Class of 1971. For many years, he worked for North-West Airlines in passenger service & also worked for the Town of Winthrop, within the School System as a custodian. He is the beloved son of the late: Thomas M. & Teresa V. (Hartigan) Motherwell. He is the Devoted father of: Thomas M. Motherwell III & his companion, Tracy Kwiatek of Quincy. He is the cherished Grandfather of: Thomas A. Motherwell & Shaelyn T. Motherwell. He is the Dear Nephew of: Richard D. Hartigan & his wife, Janet A. of Revere & is also lovingly survived by many caring cousins. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923.
Services
Visiting Hours
Monday, June 11th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.
Interment
Will be private.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923.
Domenic P. Frammartino
Domenic P. Frammartino
Family & friends are invited to attend a Memorial Funeral Mass on Monday, June 11th, 2012 at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere, for Domenic P. Frammartino, who died on June 4th, 2012 at Emeritus House at Cherry Hill, Danvers, following a long illness, at 83 years. Mr. Frammartino was born & raised in Revere, and is a 1947 alumnus of Revere High School, an alumnus of Boston University, Class of 1952, & he received his Master’s degree in Guidance from Boston College, Class of 1959. He worked on his Doctorate at Boston State Teachers College. From 1952 – 1992, he served within the Revere School System, as Guidance Counselor, History, Science, & Italian Teacher. He is a member of the Massachusetts Teachers’ Association, the Retired Revere Teachers’ Association, & the Lynn Camera Club. His beloved wife, Joan M. (Morelli), died on May 18, 2011. He is the Devoted father of: Mark A. Frammartino & his wife Barbara of Wanaque, New Jersey, Michele A. Lea & her husband Louis of Danvers, Michael A. Frammartino of Peabody, & Maria A. Blaikie & her husband Robert of Danvers. He is the cherished Grandfather of: Robert D. Blaikie, Anna R. Blaikie, Alexandra J., Christopher L. & Nicholas E. Lea all of Danvers, & Nikki E. Frammartino of Wanaque, NJ. He is the Dear Brother to Amelia Frammartino of Revere, & the late: Nicholas E., & Mary Frammartino, Lena Scafidi, & Theresa Stickney. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, & grand-nephews. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Lynn. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923.
Services
Visiting Hours
Are respectfully omitted.
Memorial Funeral Mass
Monday, June 4th, 2012 at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.
Interment
St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Lynn.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923.
Dorothy A. (Ferullo) Tunstall-Dupont
Dorothy A. (Ferullo) Tunstall-Dupont
Visiting hours are Friday, June 8th, 2012 from 5 – 9 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Dorothy A. (Ferullo) Tunstall-Dupont, who died after a long & arduous struggle with Metastatic carcinoma at Winthrop Place on Sunday evening, June 3, 2012 at 76 years. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, June 9th at 9 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere, at 10 a.m. Born & raised in Revere, she was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1953. For many years, she worked in the Boston-Filene’s Basement as a clerk & salesperson. She was a member of the Revere Women of the Moose. She is the Cherished mother of: Dale R. Tunstall of Sandown, New Hampshire, Kerry S. Tunstall & Sherri A. Tunstall, both of Revere. She is the Devoted Grandmother of: Krista, Kayla, & Jarrett Tunstall, all of Winthrop, & Derek Tunstall of Sandown, NH. She is the dear Sister of Carl Ferullo of Saugus. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, & grand-nephews. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Services
Visiting Hours
Friday, June 8th, 2012 from 5 – 9 p.m. in the Funeral Home.
Funeral Mass
Saturday, June 9th, 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, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Sandra Jean “Sandy” (Copeland) Gisetto-Santangelo
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Sandra Jean “Sandy” (Copeland) Gisetto-Santangelo, who passed on Sunday, June 3, 2012 following a long & difficult struggle with lung cancer at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, at 58 years. The funeral service will follow the visitation in the funeral home at 8:15 p.m. Born in Everett, she was a life-long Revere resident & alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1972. For over 39 years, she was a member of the wait staff at “International House of Pancakes”, Squire Rd., Revere. “Sandy” was a fixture at “IHOP,” surviving several ownerships. Over the years, “Sandy” became not only “your personal waitress,” but your confidant, mentor, & listener. “Sandy” was a member of the Revere Lodge of Elks #1171. She is the Cherished mother of: Luigi A. Gisetto, Jr. & his wife Sheila E. of Everett, & Jaime L. Santangelo of Merrimack, NH & her companion, Rose Ruisi of Malden. She is the devoted companion & best friend to: Anthony M. Ford of Farmington, NH. She is the beloved daughter of Ruth B. (Kautz) Copeland of Revere & the late, Thomas N. Copeland. She is the adoring grandmother of Jacob T. Gisetto, & the dear sister to: Joanne Tornquist of Everett, & Thomas N. Copeland, Jr. & his wife Joanne of Saugus. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces & nephews. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Services
Visiting Hours
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Funeral Home.
Funeral Service
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 at 8:15 p.m. in the Funeral Home.
Interment
Will be private.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.