Valerie G. (Paiva) Hudson
Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Tuesday, January 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107) Revere for Valerie G. (Paiva) Hudson, who died on Tuesday, December 27th at the Massachusetts General Hospital, after sustaining a fall at home, she was 76 years old. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Wednesday, January 4th beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Service in the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.
Valerie was born in Cambridge & lived in Revere all her life. She was educated in Revere Public Schools and was an alumna of Revere High School Class of 1964. Following high school, she followed her passion and became a hairdresser. She worked as a hairdresser in Boston for Salon Mirabella. She married the love of her life, Leslie W. “Bill” Hudson, in 1968. They remained in Revere where they raised their two children together and made their home. Valerie provided a loving & nurturing home for her family, and she loved cooking & baking for them all of the time. She was an incredible cook and enjoyed feeding family & friends. She was fastidious about her home and while working full time, always kept it perfect. She was artistic in many ways and loved gardening and being surrounded by beautiful flowers. She was also known for shopping for “things”. She will forever be remembered for cherishing her family, they meant the world to her.
She is the beloved wife of Leslie W. “Bill” Hudson of 54 years, the loving mother of Kimberly A. Recupero & husband Michael, & Leslie W. “Billy” Hudson Jr. all of Revere, the cherished Nana of Joshua Recupero of Revere & Jeremy Recupero of Everett. Valerie is also lovingly survived by her brothers & sisters in law & many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, & and grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or by visiting www.stjude.org.
Services
Visiting Hours
Tuesday, January 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Funeral Service
Wednesday January 4th at 11:00 a.m. in the Funeral Home
Interment
Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody
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Cheryl Russo Masiello
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Monday, January 2nd in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) Revere for longtime Saugus resident, Cheryl Russo Masiello, who passed on Saturday, December 24th at Massachusetts General Hospital, following a 2 year battle with metastatic cancer. A Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 3rd at 11:00 a.m., followed with interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.
Born in Revere, Cheryl lived most of her life in Saugus and Lynn. She is an alumna of Saugus High School, Class of 1976. Most of Cheryl’s working career was spent as a billing clerk & dental assistant in several local dental practices in the North Shore. She worked primarily for Dr. Sydney Berg & Dr. Edward O’Leary of Lynn & Peabody, until her retirement. During her sons’ childhood, Cheryl was most active with Boy Scout Troop 25 based at Holy Family Church of Lynn. She enjoyed auto racing and long “road trips” in her husband Bobby’s classic cars.
She is the beloved wife of Robert E. Glass of Saugus & devoted daughter to Alfonso Russo of Saugus & the late Rena (Hollett) Russo. She is the cherished mother of Christopher Masiello of Saugus & Matthew Masiello of Revere. Dear sister to Joseph Russo & his wife Mary of Lynn & the very special aunt to Andrew Russo & his wife, Patricia Ridge & Sarah Frazier & her husband, Nicholas, all of Lynn.
Services
Visiting Hours
Monday, January 2nd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Funeral Service
Tuesday, January 3rd at 11:00 a.m. in the Funeral Home
Interment
Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody
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Michael T. Kippenberger
Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, December 31st from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107) Revere for Ret. Revere Fire Department Lt. Michael Thomas Kippenberger “Kippy, Mike” who died unexpectedly on Friday, December 23rd at the Lowell General Hospital, he was 70 years old. A funeral Service will follow the visitation in the Funeral Home at 12:15 p.m., followed by interment with Military Honors in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Michael, also known as “Kippy” or Mike was born in Chelsea to his late parents, Ret. Revere Fire Department Capt. Paul F. Kippenberger, Sr. & Irene T. “Renee” (Tuite) Kippenberger. He was the middle child of his brother & sister. He grew up on Harrington Street in Revere. He was educated in Revere Public Schools and was an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1971. Following high school, Kippy enlisted in the United States Navy, and proudly & faithfully served his country. When he returned home, he and his family moved to Topsfield. Kippy started working in construction as well as any other way he could make a buck. In 1976, he married his wife, Mary Ellen (Haggerty) on October 1st. Kippy followed in his father’s footsteps both working for him as a locksmith at Atlantic Lock of Revere, as well as following his steps getting sworn in at Revere Fire Department.
Mike and MaryEllen moved to North Street in Topsfield in April of 1981, after welcoming their only son Michael in December of 1980. This new home, that he built himself (with the help of many) was something that made him proud. He, his wife, and his son enjoyed many happy memories on North Street. While on the fire department he rose to the rank of Lieutenant and retired after 25 plus years on the job. He always looked back on his time in the department with fondness. Along with firefighting, Kippy owned & operated his own Locksmith business, MTK Locksmith, in which he was still working for over 40 years until his sudden death. When times got tough financially, Kippy would jump on a construction crew or grab a few more details down the track or plow snow to help his family get by. His son, Michael also worked alongside him for many years. MTK Lock installed many locks on many houses in the Tri-Town Area, as well as many businesses. He was talented in his trade, and he was recommended by many not only for his honesty and knowledge, but you were guaranteed a laugh or two. One of his biggest and longest accounts was being the subcontracted locksmith for the Burlington Public Schools for many years. He met many people through working in Burlington and throughout the North Shore. These relationships and friendships were so valuable to him. It was all about “who ya know” with Kippy.
The greatest joys in life were his family. Kippy consistently talked about his family and how incredibly proud he was of them. He was so proud that Michael went to college, that he met his wife Lauren (the daughter he never had) and their life together. He was overjoyed at the birth of his grandson, Michael. He treasured being a papa and being able to do many things with his grandson, including a recent trip to Disney World with him in July. He was really starting to enjoy the benefits of all of his hard work over the years and beginning to start to enjoy a semi- retirement.
Although he moved to Chelmsford his heart was still in Topsfield. He frequented the town often and looked forward to his time with his buddies for coffee. As he and MaryEllen grew older they were able to travel, enjoy time together floating in the pool, and they had many laughs along the way. Kippy will be remembered for being a man who would help others, give advice, and provide a “good joke”or two. He was proud of his accomplishments in life and the legacy he is living behind. He will be missed.
He is the beloved husband of 46 years to Mary Ellen (Haggerty) Kippenberger of Chelmsford, formerly of Topsfield. Loving & proud father of Michael T. Kippenberger & wife Lauren of Tewksbury. Adored papa of Michael P. Kippenberger. Dear brother of Katherine M. Call & husband John D., Jr. of Danvers & the late Dr. Paul F. Kippenberger, Jr. Cherished family friend of Kathy Ings “his other wife” and the Late Robert Ings of Billerica. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, fellow brothers & sister Firefighters, colleagues in the locksmith industry and countless friends.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O.Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 by mail or by visiting www.DAV.org.
Services
Memorial Visitation
Saturday, December 31st from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Memorial Funeral Service
Saturday, December 31st at 12:15 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
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Mary L. (Viviani) Martin
Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE on Thursday, December 29th at from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for Mary L. (Viviani) Martin, who passed away on December 22nd. She was 92 years of age. Her Funeral will begin from the Funeral Home on Friday, December 30th at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., REVERE at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held privately.
Mary was born & raised in Boston & schooled in Revere. She was a 1948 alumna of Revere High School. Her working career began as a Medical Secretary & later as a Legal Secretary in Boston. She was a long-time member Ladies Auxiliary of the J.L. Mottola VFW Post 4524, Revere for over 45 years. She was their past president & continued until most recently to be involved in a busy pace. However, she continued all her life, to remain as the family-go-to. She cared for everyone & earned the titles of beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished daughter, dear sister, doting & loving grandmother & great-grandmother & also as a most caring & faithful companion.
She is the beloved wife of the late George H. Martin & loving companion of Louis Stifano of Revere. Devoted mother of Vivian J. Lefebvre & her husband Mark of Hampton Falls, NH, Laurie A. Belmonte & her husband Stephen A. of Amesbury & Steven G. Martin & his wife Andrea of Amesbury and the late Linda S. DeYeso. Cherished grandmother of Danielle K. DeYeso of Tewksbury, Michael R. DeYeso & his wife Louise of Newton, NH, Anna M. Belmonte of Amesbury, Joseph Y. Lefebvre of Hampton Falls, NH, Jake Martin of Long Beach, CA, Zack A. Belmonte of Amesbury, Selena J. Lefebvre of Hampton Falls, NH, Christopher G. Belmonte of Amesbury & Benjamin A. Martin of Brooklyn, NY. Treasured great grandmother of Julia, Bristol, Meadow & Reece. Dear sister of the late Anne Bucceri and her surviving husband Joseph Bucceri of Chelmsford.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.
Services
Visiting Hours
Thursday, December 29th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Funeral Mass
Friday, December 30th at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere
Interment
Will be Private
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Kevin M. LaCount
Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Wednesday, January 4th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107) Revere for Kevin M. LaCount, who died unexpectedly on Monday, December 19th at his home in Chelsea, MA, he was 66 years old. A Prayer Service will close the visitation gathering in the Funeral Home at 7:30pm.
Kevin was first born to his parents, Mary Lou (Ingerson) LaCount, and the late Harry P. LaCount, Sr., in Somerville in 1956. He began his education at St Anne’s School in Somerville, then after his family moved to Arlington, he attended St James’ School, followed by Junior High West (now Ottoson JHS), graduating from Arlington High with the class of 1974. It was in Junior High that he first met his future wife, Valerie Rae Johnson. As a matter of fact, he & his best friend, Jimmy Jenkins used to give her a really hard time about some of her fashion choices…before that term was even a thing! He loved to share that if anyone had asked at the time, if he would ever be married to her, “he would have kicked their butts up & down the halls of Jr High West”. Fast forward to high school, older & wiser, one night he asked Valerie out, and she said yes…til she realized the black leather jacket side of Kevin scared the goody-two-shoes side of her and she had to turn him down. Remaining friends, after a few more years, he tried again. Finally, the timing was right! Fast forward 48 years…who’s scary now?
In 1977, newly married, Kevin & Valerie moved first to Somerville, then Malden, where Valerie dragged him, kicking & screaming, to his first community theatre audition. He got the part, fell in love with acting and was in a number of productions, with a number of groups, over the next 3 decades. Additionally, Kevin attended & graduated from Northeast School of Broadcasting. This lead to a couple of Radio DJ spots at WALE in Fall River & WLKN in Maine. In 1985 they purchased the shop where Valerie had been working & renamed it Washington Park Florist. In 1987, their first born, Branigan Lei, made her debut, and shortly after that they moved to Chelsea to be closer to the shop. Working with the Boston Globe, in 1988, Branigan had to be hospitalized for kidney issues. Asking for time off, his supervisor gave him a hard time. Notice was given which began a 20 year window of Kevin & Valerie working together full time at the shop. This gave Kevin the opportunity to became interested in the balloon industry, eventually becoming one of the first 59 Certified Balloon Artists (CBA) in the world. Additionally, he was one of the first designers to begin incorporating florals into balloon work. Because of his skill in this area, he travelled across the country & internationally, to teach other professionals in the industry, long before YouTube existed. As the business expanded, the shop relocated to a larger space and in 1990, their son, Damien Dakotah, forced his sister to share the familial stage. As the kids grew, they caught the acting bug & got involved with theatre. Kevin was a very proud dad and could always be counted on to cover the shop so that Valerie could be where she needed to be for BnBear!
In 2008, with both kids in college, Kevin took a part time job with Home Depot, in Saugus to help with tuitions. When the economy tanked that same year, he was offered a full time position & grabbed it. He moved from store associate to the travelling MET team when the opportunity presented itself, and when the teams became store-centric, he was conveniently located at the Home Depot in Chelsea. All this time, remaining Valerie’s bestest back-up at the shop & self-titled longest term employee! Recipient of many, many Homer Awards, throughout Covid, Kevin was many times one of the few & sometimes, the only member of his team to report for work.
Those are the facts, but anyone who knows Kevin, knows there’s way more than facts! Falling in love with motorcycling, long distance annual solo bike trips, lots of family vacations, stays at Eden Pines, master of puns (or PUNishment, if you ask the BMRH), gardening, Rotarian, Mason, lover of the long way around, man of many words, cribbage teacher, IPA aficionado, Church & Karaoke singer, Spiritualist, lover of his canine kids, slave to his feline kid, big fan of his Kowloon folks, and huge cheerleader of the Rusty Can… their food, their servers & the line!!!!!
Valerie, Branigan & Damien would like him to know that he will forever be the first man we remember & the last man we’ll forget!
Kevin will always be the much loved, first born son to Mary Lou (Ingerson) LaCount and the late Harry P. LaCount, Sr. He is the greatly missed husband of almost 46 years to Valerie Rae (Johnson) LaCount of Chelsea. As their loving & devoted dad, he leaves his daughter, Branigan Reed of Salem & her husband, Dewayne, as well as his son, Damien LaCount of Peabody & his fiancee, Anetta Rauf to carry on his legacy of love as he continues to be proud of his bonus grandson, Vaugn Reed. Additionally, he leaves brothers Harry P. LaCount, Jr. & his wife Sue, Dennis LaCount & his wife, Jan, and his sister, Karen LaCount of Chelmsford. In addition, he leaves his brother-in-law & riding buddy, Erick Johnson and his fiancee, Liz Metcalf of Weymouth. Brian, Karen, Michael, Heather, Brett, Stephen, Mike & Dan know that Uncle Kevin will be watching over all of them & their families. Kevin was predeceased by his sister, Tracey (LaCount / Lucontoni) Savage but we know there was a joyful reunion when he crossed. Since he got over the Rainbow Bridge first, he’ll have the company of Noodle, Bito, Shredder & NuttaButta while Valerie takes care of Kneesaa, Gizmo, Stripe, Calliope and occasionally, his grandpuppy, Phoenix.
Yes, we have a flower shop, but…If you would like to do something to honor Kevin’s memory, we would respectfully ask that you instead consider a donation in his name.
His preference was to the church that taught us about Spiritualism and brought him comfort, where he had become the music coordinator.
Donations can be sent to:
GBCS (Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism)
c/o Rev. Mary DiGiovanni
24 Arlington St.
Brighton, MA 02135
Donations can also be made thru Venmo @GBCSpiritualism
We would also be honored, should you choose instead to donate to a charity that aligns with your concerns.
The world will be missing his kindness, let’s band together to try to make up for the loss.
Services
Memorial Visiting Hours
Wednesday, January 4th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Funeral Service
Wednesday, January 4th at 7:30 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Interment
Will be Private
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Mary P. (Gravallese) Stefano
Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, on Wednesday, December 28th, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will begin from the funeral home on Thursday, December 29th, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Joseph-St. Lazarus Church, 59 Ashley Street, East Boston, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held privately.
Mary Paula (Gravallese) Stefano, 80, passed away on December 14, 2022, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.
Born in Malden, Massachusetts, she was the beloved daughter of John M. and Camille M. (Casella) Gravallese, and was raised in East Boston, where she attended Fitton. She later obtained her hair dressing license and was employed as a stylist and teacher at Solari Hair Salon in Winthrop. She married Frederick Stefano, Jr., in 1964, after a seven-year courtship, and enjoyed almost 60 years of marriage. The couple started their life together on St. Andrew Road in Orient Heights and then moved to Winthrop, where they raised their daughters. Mary was well known in the community and was busy working from home, cutting, coloring, and perming the hair of her friends and neighbors. She enjoyed all the community had to offer, including being a town meeting member, spending days at Winthrop Beach with friends and family, and riding her bike, alongside the other moms, with her toddler daughter on the back. She eventually became a beauty merchandiser for Revlon and later represented Lancôme at Macy’s. Everyone who knew her admired her impeccable style and beauty.
Family brought Mary happiness. She and her daughters were very close, and she found further joy with the birth of her grandchildren. She was fortunate to have many lifelong friends from childhood, in addition to those she made throughout her life. Mary was the number one fan of her husband’s artwork. Above all, she loved to travel throughout North America and Europe. In later life, she was her husband’s companion in his golf cart, riding around the course at the Winthrop Golf Club, and on many days, Mary and Fred could be spotted walking along the shore of Constitution Beach in East Boston.
Mary took pleasure in spending time at her daughter’s New Hampshire lake house, so it was fitting that for her final years, she was cared for with love and dignity by the wonderful staff at Grace House in Windham.
Mary was the cherished wife of Frederick of Winthrop; devoted mother of Lisa Stefano of Winthrop and Jennifer and Brian Becker of Pelham, New Hampshire; dear grandmother (“May May”) of Elizabeth and the late Kathryn Haggerty of Winthrop, and Andrew and Aiden Becker, both of Pelham, New Hampshire. She was the treasured sister of John J. Gravallese and his late wife Roberta, both of Wakefield, and the late Richard Gravallese. Mary is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her name may be made to Uncommon Threads (uncommonthreads.org/monetary-donations; specify Mary’s name in the comment section).
Services
Visiting Hours
Wednesday, December 28th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Funeral Mass
Thursday, December 29th at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph – St. Lazarus Church, East Boston
Interment
Will be Private
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Barbara A. (DelloRusso) Hartman
Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Wednesday, December 14th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) Revere for Barbara A. (DelloRusso) Hartman, who died unexpectedly at her home in Revere on Friday, December 9th, she was 76 years old. A Funeral Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be held privately.
Barbara was a lifelong resident of Revere. She was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1964. Barbara was married to her husband Ralph Hartman and the couple remained in Revere’s “Oak Island” section, where they raised their two children together. Barbara worked for many years as a Data Entry Clerk for Punch City in Lynn. She later worked for the Boston Globe in Revere also in a data entry position, before retiring. Both Barbra & her husband would spend winters in Ft. Myer’s Florida for many years. Barbara enjoyed being surrounded by her family, for any occasion and especially taking her trips to the casino. She was a lover of the ocean and loved the beach. She cherished her children and was the best mother demonstrating her love and caring ways every day. She will forever be remembered as a wonderful mother, loyal friend & caring person.
She is the beloved wife of the late Ralph L. Hartman of 50 years. Loving & precious mother of Nicole J. Hartman of Revere & the late Scot C. Hartman, who passed on April 2, 2021. Cherished daughter of the late Jerry & Adelaide (Attenasio) DelloRusso. Dear sister of Gerald DelloRusso & his wife Terri-Ann of Saugus and Annette Hudson & her husband Thomas of NH. Special sister-in-law of Cheryl Blumsack & husband Alan of Danvers & the late Robert Hartman. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, & friends.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105.
Services
Visiting Hours
Wednesday, December 14th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Funeral Service
Wednesday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Interment
Will be Private
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Carmen J. Parziale
Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Tuesday, December 13th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte.107) Revere for Carmen J. Parziale, who died on December 8th in the loving presence of his family and God at the Massachusetts General Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was 76 years old. A funeral will be conducted from the Funeral home on Wednesday, December 14th beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Carmen was born on September 6th, 1946, to his late parents, Carmen & Virginia (Moore) Parziale. He was raised & educated in East Boston and was an alumnus of East Boston High School Class of 1964. Following High School, Carmen became an electrician. He owned & operated his own business, Amps Electric for over 30 years. Carmen married his beloved wife Josephine (JoJo) on June 7, 1970, and shortly after they moved to Revere where they would raise their four children together. Carmen adored his wife JoJo and she and his children were his whole world. His family was the most important thing to him. He did everything he could to raise his children with good morals, an education, and provided for all their needs. He worked a second job for many years at Air France Cargo in a managerial role that was followed by Worldwide Flight Service before retiring. Carmen never missed a game or a dance recital that one of his children or grandchildren had. Watching them all play, or dance gave him such joy and happiness. Carmen loved baseball and was a huge Red Sox fan. He also loved coaching and was the longtime Dodgers coach for Saint Mary’s Little League.
He is the beloved husband of 52 years of Josephine M. “JoJo’ (Pirrello) Parziale of Revere. Loving and proud father of David J. Parziale of Reading, Phillip P. Parziale & wife Jenney of Newton, Karen E. Wells & husband Kevin of Danvers, Carmen “C.J.” Parziale, III & wife Jaclyn of Boxford. Cherished grandfather of Olivia, Samantha, Sydney, Matthew, Nathan, & Peter. Dear brother of Michael Parziale & wife Linda, Sharon Dyer & husband John, Dennis Parziale & wife Lisa, Theodore Parziale & wife Susan, Cindy Loring, the late Richard & Steven Parziale and stepson to the late Concetta (Vitale) Parziale. Treasured brother-in-law of Angela Buchan & her late husband Thomas. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, & grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Services
Visiting Hours
Tuesday, December 13th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Funeral Mass
Wednesday, December 14th at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
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Margaret E. (Deon) Gallant
Margaret E. (Deon) Gallant of Revere passed peacefully in her family home on Thursday December 8th aged 87 years old.
She was the devoted wife of 51 years to the late Gerald G. Gallant. Beloved mother of Gerald Gallant, Jr. and his wife Judith, Suzanne Noye and her late husband David, Wayne Gallant and his wife Donna, Peggy O’Driscoll and her husband Richard, Joan Murtagh, Debra Gallant and the late Thom Gallant and his surviving wife Barbara.
She was the cherished grandmother of many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Margaret was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada in 1935 and was the daughter of Clarence and Mildred Deon. She was the second eldest of eight siblings.
Raised on her family’s farm, Margaret was no stranger to hard work and would enthrall loved ones with her memories of raising her lambs, stacking hay bales and riding to midnight mass on a one-horse open sleigh before returning home to enjoy some of her mother’s special Christmas Eve pote pie. Margaret brought the traditional recipe with her to Revere when she arrived in 1953 and it has been a family Christmas tradition ever since.
Although Margaret lived all of her adult life in Revere, she loved to travel and enjoyed many family trips to Aruba, South Carolina, Las Vegas and of course she regularly visited family and friends back in her beloved Canada. A pilgrimage that she enjoyed well into her eighties.
Family was a hugely important part of Margaret’s life. She raised seven amazing children and lovingly cared for her husband Gerald at home through many years of illness until he passed peacefully in 2009.
She was an incredibly loving and giving person. Despite having arthritis in her fingers, she would hand knit keepsake Christmas stocking for members of the family and close friends. Over one hundred of these stockings are proudly displayed every Christmas in homes all over the world.
She would also knit quilts and clothing for those less fortunate than her.
Throughout her life Margaret was blessed with many loving friends and she enjoyed bingo, trips into Boston and bowling in the Immaculata Guild. She also visited Foxwoods for some well-deserved time away. In her later years she loved nothing more than a Hallmark movie, a lucky scratch ticket, some country music and playing Yahtzee.
She was lovingly cared for at home 24/7 by many of her loved ones. This level of care and support was matched only by Margaret’s fighting spirit and positive nature which allowed her to live in her own home for her entire life.
Margaret, Ma, Mom, Momsie Womsie, Nana, Great Nana and Aunt Marg will be very sadly missed. However, her love, kindness, generosity, patience, strength, resilience and good humor will live on in the hearts of many for years to come.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Services
Visiting Hours
Monday, December 12th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Funeral Mass
Tuesday, December 13th at 10:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere
Interment
Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden
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Regina M. (McCarthy) Daley
Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) Revere on Friday, December 9th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for Regina M. (McCarthy) Daley, 81, of Revere, who died peacefully, surrounded by family at the Kaplan House in Danvers on Monday, December 5th after a brief battle with cancer. Her Funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, December 10th at 11:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St., Revere at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
She was the beloved mother of William M Daley (wife Lynne) of Groveland, Christian S. Daley of Seminole, FL , Timothy A Daley (wife Tricia) of Bedford. She was the loving sister of Elaine T. Sherriff (husband Steve) of Peabody and Henry “Mac” McCarthy Jr. of Revere. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kristen, Julia, Ryan and Michelle of Groveland and Liam and Emmett of Bedford. She was predeceased by her father, Henry McCarthy and mother Mae (Hatch) McCarthy, both of Chelsea.
Born and raised in Chelsea, she graduated from Chelsea High in 1959 and continued her education at Cambridge Junior College where she was Student Council president for two years. She continued onto Suffolk University to study architecture while working part time as a draftsman. She worked many years for the Delta Airlines and Massport, performing various roles.
Regina cherished her time with her family and especially enjoyed her role as “Nana”. She also enjoyed going to dinner, movies and the theater with her friends. She was the most selfless, thoughtful and giving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend with a huge heart and will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of calling her family or friend.