Joseph F. Cunningham
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, November 16th, in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway 
(Rte. 107) REVERE from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for Joseph F. Cunningham, who died most unexpectedly on Monday, November 12th, at his Revere residence in the Jack Satter House on Revere Beach Blvd. His funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, November 16th at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.)REVERE at 11 :30 a.m. & immediately followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Born in Chelsea, “Joe” was a lifelong resident of Revere and an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1963. For most of his working career, he was a master machinist, employed by several local industries. Late in his career, he began a stint for about five years with the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Medford as a Clerk-foreman, retiring in 2009. During the sixties, he served with Army National Guard Reserve during the Vietnam Era. He was as a member of the Residents’ Association at Jack Satter House, Revere.
He was the beloved son of the late John W. Cunningham, Sr. & Mary M. (O’Brien) Cunningham. He is the devoted brother to John W. “Jack” Cunningham, Jr. & his wife, Diane of Andover & Marco Island, Florida & the late Ellen J. Cunningham. He is also the cherished nephew to Elizabeth E. “Betty” (Raulins) O’Brien of Revere. He is also lovingly survived by many faithful & attentive cousins & also by his companion, Mary N. MacDonald of Revere.
Services
Visiting Hours
Friday, November 16th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Saturday, November 17th at 11:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Habit for Humanity of Collier County, 11145 Tamiani Trail-E, Naples, FL 34113.
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Jean M. (Robertson) Giguere
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, November 15th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, 
Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway, REVERE for Jean M. (Robertson) Giguere, who passed away peacefully on November 9th. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, November 16th 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. and immediately followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
Jean was born on August 19, 1931, daughter of the late James and Louise (Reppucci) Robertson. She lived in Revere her whole life and attended St. Rose school in Chelsea. She worked for Public Finance in Lynn in her younger years. She married in 1956 and became a devoted mother to her two children. She was a member of the Women’s club and the Moose club for many years. She enjoyed fun trips and parties associated with the St. Theresa’s bowling league. She loved her weekly visits to have her hair done by her dear friend, Paula Vesce of Revere and she loved all the girls in the shop. She also loved her weekly shopping trips to Walgreens and Rite Aid, where she was known by many of the workers. Jean loved to cook, but her specialty was baking. She loved to put on big dinners for her family and found such joy in decorating her table and seeing her family all together. In later years, she loved spending holidays with Marguerite Johnson (Mom to Dennis) and her extended family in Woburn followed by dessert at her sister June’s house in Peabody where she loved to be surrounded by all her children. She loved having fun and being silly and laughing with her family. She loved music and will always be remembered as singing all the words to all of the old songs of the 40’s and 50’s. She was also a very good dancer in her day. Dancing at all the dance halls on the old Revere Beach. She enjoyed working for a fudge stand on Revere Beach. She loved to reminisce about all the rides, restaurants, and dance halls knowing that those were the good old days. The. is one thing that Jean loved most of all was her church. St. Theresa’s and St. Anthony’s as she was very religious. She loved Jesus with all her heart. She never liked to miss church. The priests were so good to her over the years and she loved all the parishioners. She was often the last one to leave as she loved to hug and kiss everyone coming out of the church. She loved all the plays and parties and festivals at St. Anthony’s. She loved Singing and dancing and the parties with (DJ) Gary DeBella. Jean will always be remembered for her morning ritual which was praying over her pray list. She often added people to her pray list and her prayers were so strong that they worked to help others on many occasions. Please remember Jean as one of the strongest people I have ever known. In the later years, she suffered a stroke and a fall which broke her hip. She fought through such intense pain when her hip surgery went wrong and she had to have 3 major surgeries in one month. She battled the pain with such strength and courage. Please remember Jean as one of the most forgiving people I have ever met. Her faith in God was so strong that she would often say, “Forgiveness is the most important thing you can learn in this life. Trust in God and forgive any wrong doings.”
She was the beloved wife of the late Robert M. “Bobby” Giguere of Revere. The mother of Robert T. Giguere and his wife Robin of Boxford. Her daughter Jacqueline J. Johnson and her husband Dennis of Swampscott. She leaves behind her four grandchildren; Michelle Giuliano and her husband Michael of Salem, NH. Brian M. Giguere of Revere and Jessica Giguere of Boxford and Jillian Giguere of Milton. Her great grandchildren were the joy of her life: Destiny, Christiana, Justice, Michael, Uriah, Anastasia, and Constantine Giuliano and Emily Giguere. She will also be greatly missed by her grand dogs Rocky and Bugsy and Max. She is the sister of the late James “Sonny” Robertson and his late wife Margie, June Littlefield and her husband Walter “Butch” and Ruth “Chickie” Guarino and sister in law to the late Raymond Giguere and his wife Peggy. She is also lovingly survived by many extended family members whom she cherished one and all.
Services
Visiting Hours
Thursday, November 15th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Friday, November 16th at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere
Interment
Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis TN 38105-9959.
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Denise M. “Dee” (Hayes) Carnazzo
Family & friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service at Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm St., Everett, on Wednesday, November 14th at 
1:00 p.m. for Denise M. “Dee” (Hayes) Carnazzo, who passed on Friday, November 9, 2018, following a yearlong battle with Metastatic cancer Disease. Denise passed at Boston’s Brigham & Womens’ Hospital.
Born & raised in Somerville, she was a 1983 Alumna of Everett High School. The family spent time in Somerville, before moving ~ to Everett. Dee moved to Revere 4 years ago. In 1986, Denise graduated from Youville Hospital School of Nursing. Over the years, her nursing career was spent at several local nursing homes, i.e. Lighthouse Nursing Center of Revere & Woodlawn Manor Nursing Center of Everett. She also did agency work as well. She retired from nursing in 2008.
She is the devoted mother of Dennis M. Hayes &his wife, Elaine of Everett & Christina M. Carnazzo of Everett. She is also the adored grandmother to Dennis T. Hayes of Dracut & Autumn Rose Leonard of Everett. She is the dear sister to Gerald F. “Jay” Hayes & his wife, Linda of Everett, Lorraine D. Hanscomb of Revere, David S. Hayes & his wife, Theresa of Raymond, NH., & Douglas M. Hanscomb & his wife, Laura of Ware, NH. The daughter of the late Frances A. (Fucile) DiPlatzi &the late Gerald F. Hayes, Sr. “Dee” has many loving nieces & nephews. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted, at “Dee’s” own request.
Services
Graveside Service
Wednesday, November 14th at 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm Street, Everett
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute (Div. of Development & The Jimmy Fund), P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.
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Gregory Carangelo
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio and 
Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107) Revere, for Gregory Carangelo, who died on Sunday, November 4th at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers after a most valiant battle of Liver Cancer, he was 59 years old. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Thursday, November 8th beginning 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m., in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere.
Greg was born in Winthrop & raised in East Boston. He was educated in Boston Public Schools and was an Alumnus of East Boston High School, Class of 1977. Greg resided in East Boston, later moving to Revere for a brief time after he and his wife Marie were married. The couple then moved to Everett for approximately 15 years, where they raised their daughter Alycia. Greg held various jobs, but the majority of his working career was at Boston Logan International Airport where he performed building maintenance, a position he held for over 15 years. He later worked as a security officer for “Securitas” for several hospitals on the North Shore, mainly Melrose Wakefield Hospital & Whidden Memorial Hospital. Unfortunately, in 2015, due to his declining health, Greg was forced to stop working and became disabled. Although Greg’s illness prevented him from working, it didn’t stop him from being the dedicated husband and father he was. He was still doing everything he could to maintain a happy life for his family. His passion was his family and being surrounded by them. He was also a long time Dallas Cowboys football fan. Greg will be remembered & he will be missed but he will always be loved for the gentle and loving man he was.
He is the devoted husband of 32 years to Marie M. (Fucile) Carangelo of Revere. The loving father of Alycia M. (Carangelo) Lopez & her husband Jeffrey of Revere & Everett & the late Gregory Michael Carangelo. Dedicated son of Phyllis (Pagliarulo) Carangelo of Lynn & the late Nicholas Carangelo. He is the cherished brother of Sabrina Colombo & her husband James of Peabody & Nicholas Carangelo & his wife Katie of Bangor, Maine. He is the dear son in Law of Michael J. & Rosaria “Sarina” Fucile of Revere. Adored uncle of Jared G. Colombo & his wife Katy of Billerica, Nicholas J. Colombo & his wife Katie of Peabody, Olivia M. Colombo of Peabody, Nicholas Carangelo & Steven Neal of Bangor Maine & Dania Kenny of Revere. He is also lovingly survived by his sister in law Michele M. Kenny & her husband Patrick of Revere and many loving cousins, friends and extended family. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Visiting Hours
Wednesday, November 7th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Thursday, November 8th at 10:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to JDRF (Junior Diabetes Research Foundation) of New England, 60 Walnut Street, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481.
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Alma E. (Abate) Toto
Alma Toto passed away, November 3, 2018, at home while receiving hospice services from All Care VNA and Hospice in Lynn. She was 95.
She was the wife of the late James Toto, owner of Toto’s Barbershop on Broadway, and mother of her devoted daughter, Donna. She was the daughter of the late Alfred Abate and Mary (Cataldo) Abate and sister to the late Alfred Abate, Jr. (Buddy). She also leaves her niece Janine Giglio and her husband, Steven, of Middleton and grandniece Danielle Giglio of North Carolina, as well as her dear friend, Emily Chanley of Derry, New Hampshire, and her longtime home health aide and friend, Danielle Guarente.
Alma was born in Boston and grew up together with many cousins in the Orient Heights section of the city. She lived there until 1948 when she moved to Revere with her husband Jim, a Revere native. She remained in Revere until her death, 16 years after the passing of her husband, Jim, in 2002. She was a graduate of the former Girls’ High School in Boston, class of 1940, and attended Boston Clerical School (now Boston Business School). She began her work as a secretary at the federal government’s First Service Command, Boston’s army headquarters during World War II. She then moved on as a secretary to the government’s film library in Boston, which distributed films to soldiers overseas during the war. She later would continue as a secretary, performing post-war work at Watson Laboratory at MIT. She then left Watson, marrying on September 14,1947. The family also gratefully acknowledges the dedication and support of the hospice team and home health aides from All Care Hospice, 210 Market Street in Lynn.
Donations may be made to the Society of the Little Flower, 1313 N. Frontage Road, Darien, Illinois 60561-5340,1-800-621-2806, www.littleflower.org.
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Eleanor M. (Castaldo) Meier
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, November 2nd, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, 
Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) REVERE, for Eleanor M. (Castaldo) Meier, following a brief illness, on Saturday, October 13th. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, November 3rd, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.) REVERE at 11:00 a.m.
Born in Revere, she attended Revere Schools & was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1941. She is the recipient of the “Master’s Teacher’s Certificate” from the Archdiocese of Boston. She was considered a Korean Air Force Veteran, for her service within the Air Force Civilian Contractor Program. She was a broadcaster for the Armed Services Network, during the 1960s. Mrs. Meier was an admired teacher for over 35 (thirty-five years) and spent about 27 years in the employ of the Archdiocese of Boston at the Immaculate Conception Parish Community School. At Immaculate Conception, she is still remembered with loving recollection, for not only her ability as a teacher, but for her patience in working with challenged children. However, Mrs. Meier did have another, earlier, vocation within the musical world, as a soloist and song stylist. At one time, she was the chief scheduling officer, in charge of organizing events at Boston Symphony, Boston Garden, Boston Opera House, etc. She worked and performed with celebrities, such as, Perry Como, The Fontaine Sisters, Ronald Reagan, Jerry Lester, Sid Caesar & local talent: Donald Addrisi, J.J. Solari, Jeanne Hynes, Nella Velona, Angelo Ricardi, Betsy Stevens, Cindy Lord, Mickey Shaughnessy & Revere’s own, Eleanor Castaldo (Meier) & also one of Revere’s pride, Lindy Doherty. She directed and scheduled performances for the comfort & benefit of the Veterans of the Korean Conflict, in many local venues. While involved with the Veterans, she found her way to Germany, where she met & married her late husband, Karlheinz Meier, who died in February of 1978. She was a member of Boston’s Chatterbox Club, whose principal charity benefactor, was the Home for Italian Children (Italian Home for Children). The Italian Home for Children is still very much operating and in Jamaica Plain with over 90 years of service to the community. Eleanor Meier as Eleanor Castaldo opened performances by Jerry Lester and Sid Caesar at the Boston Garden in 1950 and 1951 to benefit the Italian Home for Children and by Perry Como at the Boston Opera House in 1952. Many thousands of people attended these performances. Prior to 1960, Mrs. Meier also sang with the Handel and Haydn Society under Thompson Stone, conductor and under Arthur Fiedler, conductor of the Boston Pops. After marrying, she broadcast a show for a period on the Armed Forces Network on a variety of topics.
She is the cherished mother to E. Elizabeth Meier of Brooklyn, NY & Revere & W. Thomas Meier of Melrose & Revere. She was the adoring grandmother to Max W. Meier & Rosa S. Meier, both of Melrose. She was the dear sister to the late Dr. Geraldine Morrow, D.D.S. & Mary T. Filosi. She is the special aunt to Kathleen Nelson of Baltimore, MD, Lora Jean Nolan of Wasilla, Alaska, Joyce Martin of Anchorage, Alaska, Nancy Morrow of Walnut Creek, CA, Douglas Morrow of Lake Forest IL & the late Pamela “Penny” Humphrey. She is also lovingly survived by Dinah Olanoff, and her faithful cousins, Geraldine LaRosa & Emma Eltaibany, both of Revere.
Services
Visiting Hours
Friday, November 2nd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Saturday, November 3rd at 11:00 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere
Interment
Will be private
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Frances D. (Ginnetti) Gennaco
Family & friends are invited to attend a visitation on Wednesday, October 31st from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, 
Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE for Frances D. (Ginnetti) Gennaco, who passed following a lengthy illness at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home on Monday, October 29th. Her Funeral Service will be conducted in funeral home following the visitation at 11:15 a.m., with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, following immediately.
Born & raised in Revere, 95 years ago, she was a lifelong resident of the city and a 1941 alumna of Revere High School. “Fran”, as she was affectionately known, worked for several local area department stores i.e. Bradlee’s of Chelsea & the Revere Almy’s Department Store at Northgate. However, she retired as a senior clerk from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Nashua St. Registry of Motor Vehicles. She had earned over 20 years of service with the Commonwealth. She was the wife of the late John J. Gennaco, who passed in 1991. She was an outstanding homemaker, especially in the skills of cooking & baking.
She is the cherished mother of Vincent J. Gennaco & his wife, Carolyn R. of Marblehead and John F. “Jack” Gennaco & his wife, Christine M. of Revere. She is the devoted grandmother to David V. Gennaco of Salem, Jennifer L. Gennaco & her husband, Benjamin of North Yarmouth, Maine, Michael A. Gennaco of Marlborough, Brian S. Gennaco & his wife, Sarah of Dover, New Hampshire, Amy V. Gennaco & her husband, Kemuel Jurarbe-Hernandez of Kodiak, Alaska, Lianne M. Gennaco of Astoria, New York, &”Gregory J. Gennaco of Revere. She is the dear sister of Lillian “Chickie” Boudette of Revere & the late Anna Sasso, Anthony Ginnetti, Spartaco “Sparkie” Ginnetti, Dante “Dindy” Ginnetti & Virginia “Dolly” Papa. She is also survived by her 3 (three) great-grandchildren; Lincoln & Lora Smith & Isabella Gennaco, and by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.
Services
Visiting Hours
Wednesday, October 31st from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Funeral Service
Wednesday, October 31st at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215-3354.
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Walter J. Nickerson
At 71 years following a lengthy illness, October 29. Formerly of Everett & Wakefield. Beloved son of the late Walter E. Nickerson & Sarah
M. “Sally” (Smith) Nickerson. Cherished brother to Carol A. Ciampi & husband Alfred J. Ciampi of Wakefield formerly of Everett. Devoted uncle of Stacey L. Bowe & her husband Clarence of Seabrook, NH, Jarred M. Ciampi of Wakefield & Alfred J. John “A.J.” Ciampi Jr. & his wife Dena of Methuen. Also lovingly survived by his 5 grand nieces & grand nephews: Alexa, Anthony, Vincent, Baylee & Domenic.
Family & friends are invited to attend a visitation on Monday, November 5 in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE, from 10 A.M. – 12 Noon, followed by the Funeral Service in The Funeral Home at 12:15 P.M. and immediately followed by Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, West Peabody. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam Era & Retiree of The Boston Globe (Post Office Dept.) South Annex.
Services
Visiting Hours
Monday, November 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Funeral Service
Monday, November 5th at 12:15 p.m. in the funeral home
Interment
Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 60 Walnut St., Wellesley Hills, MA 02481.
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Rosalie (LaRosa) Cunningham
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, November 1st in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 
Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., for Rosalie (LaRosa) Cunningham, who passed following a lengthy illness at her West Peabody residence on Saturday, October 27th. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, November 2nd at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 670 Washington Ave., REVERE at 10:30 a.m. and immediately followed with interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, West Peabody.
Born & raised in South Boston, Rosalie was an alumna of South Boston High School, Class of 1967. She married James P. Cunningham, Jr. in 1975 and moved to Revere, where the family lived until moving to West Peabody in June, 2018. She worked for the Massachusetts General Hospital at their Revere Beach satellite facility for over 12 years. She was a Senior Receptionist-Secretary for that time, retiring in 2014. In spite of a 30-year battle with pulmonary cardiac disease, she forged on to be the best Mom, Wife, Sister, Daughter, Aunt, Friend & devoted cousin. She was a devout Roman Catholic, depending heavily upon her faith for support and strength.
Besides her beloved husband of 43 years, James P. Cunningham, Jr., She is the cherished mother of Lisa M. Hess & her husband, Erik of Plymouth & James P. Cunningham, III & his wife, Stephanie Lee of West Peabody. She is the adored grandmother to Bensen V. Hess, Evelyn A. Hess, James P. Cunningham, IV, Ryan J. & Kyle J. Cunningham. She is also the dear sister to Joseph V. LaRosa & his wife, Louise of Taunton & Vincent LaRosa of Bridgewater, New Hampshire. She was the proud daughter of the late Alfonzo & Angelina A. (Blonde) LaRosa and is also lovingly survived by several nieces & nephews.
Services
Visiting Hours
Thursday, November 1st, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Friday, November 2nd at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Revere
Interment
Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody
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Salvatore A. Saltalamacchia
At 94 years, just 15 days shy of his 95th birthday, on October 26th, in Revere, formerly of Brookline, unexpectedly following a 
brief illness. Beloved husband of the late Cecilia (Pierce) Saltalamacchia. Cherished brother of Vincent M. Saltalamacchia & wife Dorothy of Waltham, Dominic O. Saltalamacchia & wife Paula of Norwood & the late Joseph, Albert, Anthony, John & Ernest Saltalamacchia. Dear brother in law to Janice Saltalamacchia of Hingham & Agnes Ferrioli of Revere. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.
Family & friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway, (Rte. 107), REVERE, on Tuesday, Oct. 30th at 10 a.m. followed by the Funeral Service in the Funeral Home at 11 a.m. & immediately followed with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Visiting hours are Monday, Oct. 29th, in the Funeral Home, 5-8 p.m. Parking available left of the Funeral Home.
Army Veteran of WWII. Retiree of N.E. Tel. & Tel.