David Ferreira
Services & interment have been held for David Ferreira, formerly of East Boston & Somerville. David passed following a long struggle with lung cancer, congestive heart failure & emphysema on Tuesday, September 3rd in the Eastpointe Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center of Chelsea.
Born & raised in Chelsea, he spent most of his life in the East Boston area. David was one of God’s “special children” living & appreciating all that God had bestowed upon through the devotion of his sibling & friends. He was a longtime member of the East Boston Social Center, where he attended Connections Social Events for years. There, he had many friends who gave him much joy. He eagerly collected action DVDs & horror movies. He was an “A” fan of the Boston Red Sox regardless of their rather poor time, they are having. And also, as so many other Red Sox fans, David enjoyed going out to long lunches or early supper with a group for a feast of hot dogs and popcorn. Dressing nicely was also one of David’s hallmarks especially with his many fine leather coats & matching hats.
He was the beloved son to the late Arthur A. Ferreira & the late Gloria (Curzi) Ferreira of East Boston. He is the cherished brother to Arthur A. Ferreira & his wife, Sharon of Bend, Oregon, Patricia Ferreira of West Roxbury, Theresa “Terry” Salerno & her husband, Nicholas of Orient Heights, East Boston, Phyllis Hawkins & her husband, Robert of Hollywood, Florida, Emily Murray & her husband, Mark of West Boylston, MA & Lawrence Mangone & his wife, Olga of Winthrop. David has many loving cousins, nephews & nieces throughout the North Shore Community.
Funeral Services were Private.
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Rocco L. “Rocky” Castiglione
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Wednesday, August 28th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE for Rocco L. “Rocky” Castiglione, who passed on Sunday, August 25th at his Revere residence, following a valiant battle with leukemia for several years. Rocky died in the comfort & surrounded by a most loving & faithful immediate family & extended family.
Born & raised in Boston’s North End, he attended Boston Trade High School. He had a career which spanned some 42 years as a machinist for Thermo-Electron & Tecomet. Concurrently, he had another career as a bar steward & bar keeper (Bartender) for Angelica’s of Middleton for over 22 years. His beloved wife, Carole L. (Yoffe) Castiglione enjoyed a 28-year career with Angelica’s in the same capacity. Rocky served with the U.S. Army as a PFC 3rd Class in the Mass. Army National Guard from January of 1957 through January of 1960. He was a longtime & proud member of the North End Council-Astonia K of C. Also, he was a most active & respected member of the International Order of Odd Fellows, Zenith Lodge #42, Winthrop, where he chaired the Mass. United Nations Youth Pilgrimage for 15 (fifteen) years and has been a member for over 25 years. His contemporaries & colleagues all agree & applaud him, not only for his long-standing service but for the virtue of charity & cheer with which he accomplished his goals, whether at work, at volunteering, at service organizations and especially in the work place. Proud of his Catholic faith, he and was a mentor to all, and in this day & age, a remarkable legacy to have left his family, extended family & many friends.
He is the beloved husband of Carole L. (Yoffe) Castiglione. Adored father to Jayson E. Caste of Manhattan, NY, Howard C. Castiglione & wife Rhonda, all of Manhattan, NY, Matthew R. Castiglione & wife Heather of Tewksbury. Cherished grandfather of Joshua A. Castiglione of Orange, Haiden C. Castiglione of Manhattan, NY & Daisie M. Castiglione of Tewksbury. Dear brother of Sally Naso & husband Vincent J. of Everett, Josephine Spinale of Chelsea & her partner Joseph Rzepka & also the late Anna M. Ortiz & the late Paul Spinale. Dear friend to Domenic Valente, John “Lucky” Luciano, Jay Vacirca & Bob Gatchel. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.
Services
Visiting Hours
Wednesday, August 28th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Thursday, August 29th at 10:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere
Interment
Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Mass. Chapter, 9 Erie Drive, Ste. 101, Natick, MA 01760.
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Connie A. (Minichiello) DiCesare
Certainly, residents and former residents of 30 Pratt Place, Revere, will long remember, the feisty little lady who was superintendent of their building into her late 80s. However, not only were her duties administrative, they were of all categories. “Connie” was the one they called at all hours of the day & night for faulty electric appliances to plumbing situations, which included clogged sinks, bathtubs & hoppers. Her response was always a quick jarb, “ok, ok, I’ll fly right up …” Her knowledge of maintenance came as a young girl on Chelsea St., East Boston, who kept her parent’s properties in pristine shape. Connie passed in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 24th at the Lafayette Nursing Horne of Marblehead as a result of complications, arising from advanced Alzheimer’s Dementia. All services were private & interment with her late beloved husband, Nunzio “Gunner” DiCesare will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is the cherished mother to Frederick “Fred” DiCesare & his wife, Diane of Pembroke, Robert DiCesare & his late wife, Andrea of Brooklyn, N.Y. & David DiCesare & his wife, Marsha of Salem. She is the devoted grandmother to Traci, Jessica, Jason, Alyssa, Michael & Brendan. She is also lovingly survived by her 5 great-grandchildren, Lawson, Andrea, Patrick, Abigail and Caroline. Many nieces & nephews also survive her. She was the daughter of the late Salvatore & Annunziata “Nancy” (Scherma) Minichiello & the sister of the late Ralph, Pasquale “Pat” & Salvatore Minichiello & the late, Yolanda “Yola” Zecchino & Louise Tasha.
Funeral Services were Private.
Remembrances may be made to The Brookhouse Home, 180 Derby St., Salem, MA 01970 or by visiting www.brookhousehome.com.
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Marie G. Canty
Family & friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Friday, August 30th beginning at 9:00 a.m.am, in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE for Marie G. Canty, who passed after a brief illness on Friday, August 23rd at Kaplan Family Hospice House of Danvers . Following the visitation, a Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.) REVERE at 11:00 a.m. & immediately followed with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Born & raised in Revere, she attended Revere schools & was a 1948 alumna of Revere High School. A most proud & energetic member of Boston’s Deaf Community, she never allowed her hand handicap, in any way interfere with her exciting love of life, especially work & play. She had a long career with the former “A. & P.” Food Corp. as a computer operator at the headquarters of “A. & P.” in Boston’s North End. Although never married, she adopted her only brother’s (Edward’s) family as her own, especially her two nieces & their families. She was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Parish Community & appreciated traveling as well. She earned the love & admiration from all for her tenacity in the mode of fierce independence, she conducted her life.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Charles J. & Grace M. (McDevitt) Canty. Dear sister of the late Edward C. & his late wife Marie E. Canty. Adored & proud aunt to Ellen G. Ferrante & her husband Revere School Committeeman Michael A. Ferrante of Revere & Lucille A. “Lu-Ann” O’Hearn & her husband Mark of Melrose. Loving grand aunt to Edward M. & Melissa E. Ferrante, both of Revere & Cory R. & Nancy M. O’Hearn, both of Melrose. Marie also leaves several cousins in Ohio & the North Shore Area.
Services
Visiting Hours
Friday, August 30th beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Funeral Mass
Friday, August 30th at 11:00 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923.
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Albert J. D’Errico, Sr.
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Sunday, August 25th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway, REVERE for Albert J. D’Errico, Sr., who passed following a brief illness on Tuesday, August 20th at the Chelsea Soldiers Home. The funeral will be conducted from the Funeral Home on Monday, August 26th at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.) REVERE at 10:30 a.m. & immediately followed by interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.
Born in East Boston, he attended Boston Schools. He began his military career when, at age 18 years old, he joined the U.S. Navy on August 19, 1944 & served until August 14, 1947. He was recalled on September 7, 1950 and served again until December 26, 1951. Albert was a most proud patriot and Soldier. He maintained his intense love of God & Country until his dying day. He was a Senior Foreman with the City of Revere, working as a Heavy-Duty Mechanic for 36 years. He was a staple with the city department long after his retirement. Albert also had another position within the City of Revere as a 50-year member of the Revere Auxiliary Police. He was proud & passionate regarding his affiliation with the Police Department. In spite of his senior years, he worked with the Parks & Recreation Department, gardening and as a caretaker. Mr. D’Errico was born into the “Greatest Generation” & portrayed that image always.
He died on his 69th wedding anniversary, August 20th, his beloved wife, Anna C. (DiBlasi) D’Errico survives him. He is the devoted father of Albert J. D’Errico, Jr. & his companion Paula of Assonet, MA & James J. D’Errico & his wife, Brenda A. of Revere. He is the cherished grandfather to Carla D’Errico & her companion, Shawn Sorrentino of Winthrop, Eric D’Errico & his wife, Allison of Winthrop, Diandra D’Errico of Revere & Lauren D’Errico of Tewksbury. He is also lovingly survived by two great-grandchildren, Amaya & Cameron Sorrentino. He was the brother of the late Charles, Michael, Anthony, John & James D’Errico and the late Mary Mosca, Eleanor Vitale, Angelina “Angie” Trabucco, Susan Wooden, Julia Johnson, Lena Kelly, Sally Biondo & Rose Bathard. Many caring nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews also survive him. He was a member the Revere Rossetti Seniors.
Services
Visiting Hours
Sunday, August 25th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Monday, August 26th at 10:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere
Interment
Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home, 93 Crest Ave. Chelsea, MA 02150, Attn: Cheryl Poppe, Superintendent’s Office.
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Barbara J. (Tobin) Hines
Family & friends are invited to attend Memorial Visiting Hours on Thursday, August 22nd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE for Barbara J. (Tobin) Hines, who passed on Monday, August 12th, after a brief illness at Hyder Family Hospice House of Dover, N.H. Her funeral will be held in the funeral home on Friday, August 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private.
Born & raised in Boston’s Charlestown section, she maintained that same zest for & love for life until her passing. She was an alumna of Charlestown High School, Class of 1958. In high school, her classmates voted her “best dressed” & she was also co-captain of the cheer leading squad. She served in the U.S. Army, during peace time serving as a cryptographer at the Pentagon. This love of cryptoquotes continued throughout her life. Love & interest in cooking developed later, resulting her being a phenomenal chef. Traveling with family & friends brought her great pleasure & she enjoyed sharing the memories of those traveled places often. She was a member of the Revere Senior Wellness Group & cultivated many wonderful long-lasting relationships. Volunteering at the local Revere Garfield School was another passion which she continued for years. Her career at Boston’s Mass. General Eye & Ear Infirmary & Hospital spanned some twenty years, as a computer systems operator. After her time at Boston’s Mass. General Eye & Ear, she spent her last five working years with an old Boston, institution, The J.P. Hood & Sons Milk Co. of Charlestown as a computer systems operator, retiring in 2009.
Barbara was the proud daughter of the late Thomas Tobin & Rose (Carroll) Tobin. She is the cherished mother to Linda Morelli, David Hines, Douglas Hines, Jeanne Musick & Joanne Patterson. She is the devoted grandmother to Angela Brown, Anthony Mannetta, Maddison & Aidan Hines, Sheena Tillery, Jeremy Musick, Bethany Musick, Luke & Amy Patterson. She is also lovingly survived by her five (5) great-grandchildren, Jacy Frustaglia, Bruin Corbet, Mia Mannetta, Grace Tillery, Griffin Tillery & her great-great grandson, Rocco Frustaglia & many nieces & nephews also survive her. She is the dear sister of Christine Pescatore of Methuen & the late Frank D. Tobin & the late Thomas Tobin.
A majority of Barbara’s life was spent as a military family, spending all of her life living & traveling throughout the country, however, we, here in Revere, Massachusetts, are honored & flattered to have been assured that when referring to “home”, Revere did indeed top the list.
Services
Memorial Visiting Hours
Thursday, August 22nd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Service
Friday, August 23rd at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home
Interment
Will be Private
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Garfield School P.T.O., 176 Garfield Ave., Revere MA 02151 or provide a child in need, a backpack.
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Thomas E. Watson
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Monday, August 19, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE for Thomas E. Watson, who died following a brief struggle with Pancreatic Cancer at the Kaplan Family Hospice House of Danvers on Wednesday, August 14th. His Funeral Service will be conducted on Tuesday, August 20th in the funeral home at 10:30 a.m., and immediately followed by interment at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
Born in Chelsea, he lived in Revere his entire life, in the Oak Island Section of Revere. He was a member of the Class of 1958 at Revere High School & continued on to Wentworth Institute of Boston as a member of the class of 1960. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era in April of 1961 & was discharged in April of 1965 as an Airman 1st Class. He had a 25-year career with Teradyne Corp. as an Electrical Engineer, before joining COGNEX Inc. for five (5) years, before retiring in 2010. Mr. Watson’s greatest joy was his relationships with his family, especially his wife, children & grandchildren.
He is the beloved husband of 58 yrs.to Carol A. (Holden) Watson. He is the cherished father to Albert T. Watson & his wife, Renee of Groveland, Melanie M. Steritti, RN & her husband, Joseph of Beverly & Richard E. Watson & his wife, Maria of Chester, NH. He is the devoted grandfather of Thomas A. Watson & his fiancée Jenelle Sprague, Brien M. Watson & his fiancée, Veronica Stearns all of Groveland, Jon Watson, Kayla Watson, Matthew Watson, all of Chester, N.H. & Paige & Joseph Steritti, Jr., both of Beverly. He is the proud brother of William Watson of Ossipee, N.H. and Judy Studebaker of Revere. Several nieces & nephews also survive Thomas.
Services
Visiting Hours
Monday, August 19th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Service
Tuesday, August 20th at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home
Interment
Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
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Joseph J. DiMare
28 days shy of his 82nd Birthday, in Revere, formerly of Orient Heights East Boston, August 13th, in the presence of his loving God & faithful family. Beloved husband of 51 years to Jean (Drapper) DiMare. Devoted father to Laura J. DiMare of Revere & Christopher J. DiMare of Somerville. Dear brother of Sebastian L. “Subby” & his wife Rose DiMare of Hudson, N.H., formerly of Revere & Diane E. Russell of Revere. Also lovingly survived by many nieces & nephews.
Family & friends are invited to attend the funeral on Friday, August 16th from the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.) REVERE at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be held privately. Visiting Hours are in the funeral home on Thursday, August 15th from 4-8 p.m. Parking available left of the funeral home.
Member of the Mass. Army National Guard during the Vietnam Era. Former proprietor of the family business “Central Restaurant Supply” until it’s closing.
Services
Visiting Hours
Thursday, August 15th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Friday, August 16th at 10:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere
Interment
Will be Private
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd. Waltham, MA 02452.
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Gloria K. “Bunny” Evendoll
Family & friends are invited to attend Memorial Visiting Hours on Friday, August 16th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE, for Gloria K. “Bunny” (LoPresti) Evendoll, who passed following a brief illness on Saturday, August 10th at N.E. Tuft’s Medical Center of Boston. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home, following the visitation on Friday, at 7:15 p.m. Interment will be held privately.
Gloria “Bunny” was born in Boston’s West End, attended Boston schools and was a 1950 alumna of Girls’ High of Boston. The family lived in Boston’s West End until moving to East Boston in the fall of 1950. The family remained in East Boston until moving to Revere in 1989, where she lived until her passing. “Bunny”, as she was affectionately known, retired from the Target Store in Revere after 15 years of service. There, she was the supervisor of the “fitting room” and earned the title of “Queen of the Fitting Room”, alluding to her “high command” and constant work ethic.
Daughter of the late Michael LoPresti, Sr. & Anna (Katon) LoPresti, she leaves her devoted son, Michael S. Evendoll & his wife, Jodi A. of Revere. She is the cherished grandmother to Kristen Sheran of East Boston and adopted grandmother to Mathew R. Carr, Daniel J. O’Leary, Krys O’Leary, Joshua O’Leary of Revere, & Kaylene Sheran of East Boston. She is the dear sister of Vincent “Sonny” LoPresti & his wife, Patricia of Stoneham, Anna Todesca & her late husband, Ed of Orient Heights, East Boston & the late Senator Michael LoPresti, Jr. She is also lovingly survived by her sister-in-law, Ann Marie “Candy” LoPresti of East Boston & many caring nieces & nephews.
Gloria also was a long-time member of the Ladies of the Moose – Revere Lodge # 1272, the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) & the Red Hat Society.
Services
Memorial Visiting Hours
Friday, August 16th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Service
Friday, August 16th at 7:15 p.m. in the funeral home
Interment
Will be Private
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 424 East 92nd St., New York, NY 10128-6804
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Mary R. (Romano) Mackin
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Monday, August 12th, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE for Mary R. (Romano) Mackin, who passed following a brief illness on Sunday, August 4th at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital. Her Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home, on Monday, following the visitation at 6:45 p.m. Interment will be held privately.
Born & raised in East Boston, she lived her early years in East Boston until moving to Revere in 1961. She attended East Boston schools and East Boston School. She loved the game of “Bingo” and played with enthusiasm until her most recent illness. She was a devoted homemaker, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother & aunt. Waitressing was her life-long vocation & occupation. For over 42 years, she held a position as senior waitress at “Pewter Pot” Restaurant of Revere. She, along with the owners, opened the Restaurant in 1960 & was there until closing day in 2002. Following “Pewter Pot”, she made her way to “Friendly’s” at Northgate Shopping Center, from where she finally retired. She took care of her clients (customers) as family always remembering their faces & their choice of menu.
She was the daughter of the late, Philip & Genoeffa (DiNatale) Romano. She is the devoted mother of Charles F. “Chaz” Mackin, Jr. & his wife, Gloria of Peabody, formerly of Revere, Joseph M. Mackin and Margaret M. “Peggy” Cioffi & her late husband, Gary W. Cioffi, Sr., all of Revere. She is the cherished grandmother to Gary W. Cioffi, Jr. & his wife, Jennifer of Peabody, Michael J. Cioffi & his wife Lindsay of Saugus, Derek J. Cioffi & his wife, Alexandra of Salem, New Hampshire & Torre J. Cioffi of Danvers & Nikki Dee Mackin of East Boston. She is also lovingly survived by her former husband, Charles F. Mackin, Sr. of Revere, her adored 7 great-grandchildren, Addison Rose, Noah Ross, Starla Grace, Kahliana Rose, Owen Gary, Shay Catherine, Jameson & her many faithful nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. She was the dear sister of the late, Rocky, Salvatore, Joseph, Frances, Sadie & Emma Romano & Nora Panzini.