Sean R. McKinnon
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, May 2nd from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home
for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) REVERE, for Sean R. McKinnon, who passed unexpectedly on Friday evening, April 27th at the Whidden Memorial Hospital of Everett. His funeral be conducted from the funeral home on Thursday, May 3rd at 11:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.) REVERE at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and immediately followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Born in Lynn, Sean resided in Peabody where he completed his high school years at the Peabody Vocational School, Class of 1983. The family did move to Marblehead & then Lynnfield & for the past 17 years have been Revere residents. His principal vocation was as a finish carpenter, until a series of illnesses, specifically, rheumatoid arthritis and a brain aneurysm, forced him to leave his beloved carpentry behind. Although, limited in activity, he maintained his love for gardening and outside work always radiating a smile & a positive attitude. He was known for his eagerness to help anyone who needed assistance.
He is the beloved husband of 14 years to Laurie A. (Krassnoff) McKinnon. He was the dear son to the late Harold McKinnon & Jane P. (Ryan) Edwards. He is the cherished brother to John “Jack” McKinnon & Eleanor Hebert & her husband, Jeffrey, all of Las Vegas, NV and Kevin J. McKinnon & his wife, Kelly J. of Winthrop. He is the adored son-in-law to Louis “Larry” & Rita Krassnoff of Revere. He is the cherished brother-in-law of Paul J. Krassnoff & his husband, Juan Gonzalez of Waltham, David M. Krassnoff & his wife, Jackie of Revere & Lisa M. Young & her husband Gregory “Greg” of Everett. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.
Services
Visiting Hours
Wednesday, May 2nd from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Thursday, May 3rd at 12:00 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Arthritis Foundation (MA Chapter), 29 Crafts St., Newton, MA 02458-1287 or to the The Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover St. #3, Hanover, MA 02339 or by visiting www.BAFound.org.
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Louis P. Abric, Jr.
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, April 25th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 
773 Broadway (Route 107) REVERE for Louis P. Abric, Jr., who died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 21st, in the Whidden Memorial Hospital, Everett following a brief stay. His Funeral Service will be conducted in the funeral home immediately following the visitation at 7:15 p.m. Entombment will be held privately at Woodlawn Columbarium at the Chapel, Everett.
Born & raised in East Boston, he attended East Boston schools and was a 1950 alumnus of East Boston High School. He joined the U.S. Airforce in February of 1952 during the Korean Conflict & served for four years, with discharge in February of 1956, as Airman 1st Class. Louie held onto many jobs during his working career, often maintaining 2 (two) full time jobs. He worked with both Wonderland Dog Racing Track & Suffolk Downs Race Track in their Security Divisions, serving as a Sergeant for over 20 (twenty) years. In 2007, Louie retired at the age of 75 years, as the Lead Driver for the shuttle bus at Comfort Inn.
He is the beloved husband of 28 years to Joanne E. (Burnham) Abric & the late Jean M. (Rossetti) Abric. He is the devoted father to Cheryl M. Abric of Lynn & Louis P. Abric, IV of Revere. He is also lovingly survived by Mark A. Carrillo of East Boston, David R. Carrillo & wife, Michelle of Revere, & Jason P. Carrillo of CT. He is the cherished grandfather of Louis P. Abric, V of Revere, Philip L. Abric & his wife, Dianna of Boston’s North End, Anthony F. Pirelli of Revere, the late Shanelle J. Abric, Nicole M. Carrillo & David “D.J.” Carrillo, both of Revere, Alisha M. Carrillo of East Boston, Dante P. Carrillo & Nicholas S. Carrillo, both of Revere, Cameryn A. Carrillo, Jason P. & Madison H. Carrillo, all of Winthrop. He was the dear brother to the late Leonard R. Abric. Louie was also the proud great-grandfather of two (2) great-granddaughters; Olivia Finnegan & Aalya Carrillo. Many nieces & nephews also survive him.
Services
Visiting Hours
Wednesday, April 25th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Service
Wednesday, April 25th at 7:15 p.m. in the funeral home
Interment
Will be Private
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the N.E. Center & Home for Veterans, P.O. Box 845257, Boston, MA 02284-5257.
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Audrey M. (Sullivan) Fisher
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Monday, April 23rd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio and Smith, Home
for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere for Audrey M. (Sullivan) Fisher, who passed on Wednesday, April 18th, at her home in Winthrop with her loving family by her side, after a most courageous and valiant battle with ALS. She was 57 years old. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 24th at 11:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, 45 Brooks St., East Boston. Please meet directly at church. Interment will be held in Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section), Winthrop.
Audrey was born & raised in East Boston. She was educated in Boston Public Schools and was a 1978 Alumna of East Boston High School. Immediately after graduation, Audrey began to work at Broadway National Bank in Chelsea. On November 15th 1981, she married the love of her life Robert L. Fisher. The couple settled in East Boston just steps away from her childhood home before moving to Point Shirley in Winthrop. In 1983, Audrey took a position with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Department of Revenue. Audrey’s skill set and dedicated work ethic allowed her to rise quickly and she soon became the Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner of Tax Payers Service Division of the Department of Revenue. In 1996 & then 1998, Audrey was blessed with the birth of her sons, Bobby, Jr. & Zachary. She cherished her role as mother and embraced it with unconditional love. Her dedication was easily seen on the baseball fields, basketball courts, football fields, banquets, fundraisers and many more events for her children & in her community. After her diagnosis with ALS, she maintained her strong will & spirit to continue to live. She continued to work every day until the disease became too debilitating. She was blessed to have her family, extended family, friends, & colleagues around her for support & strength. Audrey was an inspiration to many, not just ALS but to anyone who may be afflicted with any disease. Her unwavering strength was with her until she went home to God.
She is the beloved & devoted wife of 36 years to Robert L. Fisher, Sr., the loving & proud mother of Robert L. Fisher, Jr. & Zachary S. Fisher all of Winthrop. Cherished sister of Coleen A. Pino of Revere & her late husband Martin “Marty” Pino, Glen M. Sullivan of Revere & the late Kevin P. Sullivan & Barry L. Sullivan. Dedicated daughter of the late Rita A. (Mazzarella) Sullivan & Louis J. Sullivan. Loving daughter-in-law of Edith Fisher of East Boston. Dear sister-in-law of David A. Fisher of Revere, Kimberly L. Fisher of East Boston, & Danny S. Smith & his wife Patricia K. of Melrose. She is also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews, many loving and caring friends, cousins, colleagues & especially “Audrey’s Angels” & her very special friend Fr. Richard Uftring of Winthrop.
Services
Visiting Hours
Monday, April 23rd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Tuesday, April 24th at 11:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, East Boston
(Please meet directly at Church)
Interment
Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section), Winthrop
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Compassionate Care ALS 744 W. Falmouth HWY Falmouth, MA 02540 or ALS Family Charitable Foundation 1 Throwbridge Rd., Suite 325, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532.
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Zachary R. Turner
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, April 20th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for
Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), REVERE for Zachary Raymond Turner, who passed home to God at his Wakefield residence unexpectedly on Monday, April 16th. His Funeral will be conducted in the Funeral Home on Saturday, April 21st at 10:00 a.m., immediately followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
Zachary was born at Boston’s Brigham & Woman’s Hospital & lived most of his young life in Melrose before moving to Wakefield about 5 years ago. A victim of a rare neurological disease, he has been enrolled as a student in the Campus School at Boston College in Chestnut Hill for the past several years. The family acknowledges with profound & abundant gratitude to the entire staff at Campus School for their incessant patience, care & loving attitude they have bestowed upon, not only Zachary, but to all of them, as well.
He is the adored son of Bonnie A. (Paragona) Turner of Wakefield. He is the cherished Grandson to Betty Paragona of Revere & the late Joseph L. Paragona Sr. He is also the beloved nephew of Brenda L. Columbus & Beverly J. Paragona both of Winthrop & Joseph L. Paragona, Jr. of Peabody. Zachary is also the proud cousin to Lauren, Melissa, Carlos, Stephanie, Matt, Rachel, Joseph, III & Jake.
Services
Visiting Hours
Friday, April 20th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Service
Saturday, April 21st at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home
Interment
Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Campus School at Boston College, Campion Hall, Rm. 197, 140 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 or on line at http://www.bc.edu/campusschool
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Dorothy E. (Flynn) Allen
Family & friends are invited to attend Memorial Visiting Hours on Friday, April 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon) in the Vertuccio 
& Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere, for Dorothy E. (Flynn) Allen, who passed on Thursday, March 29th at Wingate of Chestnut Hill, Brookline, following a long confinement. Her Memorial Service will follow the visitation, in the funeral home at 12:15 p.m.
Born & raised in Revere, she attended Revere Schools & was a 1943 graduate of Revere High School. “Dottie” died the day following her 93rd birthday. She cared deeply and lovingly for her family & her extended family.
She was the widow of Joseph L. Allen, who died on January 13, 1989. She is the devoted mother to Dorothy E. Allen-Miller & her late husband, Hyman of New Jersey, Jo-Anne Jaynes & her late husband, John R. Jaynes Jr. of Revere, Jacqueline Monahan of Haverhill & the late, Joseph L. Allen, Jr. She was also the beloved daughter of the late William & Dorothy E. (Pearl) Flynn. She is the dear sister to William Flynn of New Jersey, Helen Snodgrass of Rolla, Missouri & the late, Michael Flynn & Agnes Burroughs. She is also lovingly survived by 10 (ten) grandchildren, 14 (fourteen) great-grandchildren, 5 (five) great-great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews. Interment will be held privately at Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, West Peabody.
Services
Visiting Hours
Friday, April 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Funeral Service
Friday, April 20th at 12:15 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Interment
Will be Private
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Elder Services, 10 Gove St., East Boston, MA 02128.
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David J. Aloise
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Wednesday, April 18th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for
Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) REVERE, for David J. Aloise, who passed after a lengthy & valiant struggle with lung cancer on Wednesday, April 11th, at his Revere residence. His funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Thursday, April 19th at 11:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., REVERE at 12:00 p.m., immediately followed by interment & military honors at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Born & raised in Boston’s North End, he attended Boston schools & was an alumnus of Northeastern University. He joined the military on May 15, 1953 & served thru to March 17, 1955 with the 24th Infantry Division Band as a Corporal. For over 30 years, he had a career with the U.S. Federal Government in Boston. However, David’s real vocation in life, was his gift as a professional trumpeter. He was active during the Boston Big Band Era & Jazz Music Scene from the late 1940s thru the 1970s. He performed with the best bands and the finest of Music Artists.
He was the beloved son of the late Domenico & Theresa “Teresina” (Aiello) Aloisi. He is the youngest of five brothers. He is the devoted brother of Giusto A. “Gus” Aloisi of Revere & his late wife, Domenica C. “Maggie” Aloisi & the late Victor J. Aloisi of Revere, the late Domenic Aloisi of West Peabody & the late Alfred Aloisi of Reading. He is also lovingly survived by 11 cherished nieces & nephews, 23 grandnieces and nephews & 12 great-grandnieces & nephews. He is the dear brother-in-law to Maria Aloisi of Lynnfield & the late Theresa Aloisi of Palm City, Florida. David was devoted to his family & loved carrying on the family traditions. In addition to his family, he also leaves his very good & faithful friends; Bobby, Jim & Tito, along with all of his cherished friends from “Seawatch Tower”.
Services
Visiting Hours
Wednesday, April 18th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Thursday, April 19th at 12:00 p.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923.
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Eva M. (Fucillo) Riccio
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Monday, April 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home
for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) REVERE, for Eva M. (Fucillo) Riccio, who passed in the presence of her God, serenely & peacefully, on Tuesday, April 3rd at her Chelsea residence at the privileged age of 102 years. Her Funeral Service will be conducted in the funeral home, immediately following the visitation at 11 :15 a.m. and immediately followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
Born in Revere, the family lived there until moving to Boston’s North End, where Eva attended schools & then moved to Chelsea over 75 years ago. She was married to the late Joseph R. Riccio, who died on February 1, 1995. Eva was the quintessential wife, mother and aunt, to her husband, children, nieces & nephews. She enjoyed being at home, always welcoming a visitor. Until her early nineties, she was a long-time active member of “The Socialites” at Our Lady of Grace Parish of Chelsea & a member of the Saugus Senior Center.
She is the cherished mother of Joseph A. Riccio & Libria M. “Libby” Downing, both of Chelsea. She is the devoted aunt to Theodore “Skip” Fucillo & wife Linda of Wells Beach, Maine, Gerald Riccio & wife Linda of Boston’s North End, David Riccio & wife Gina of Revere & several other faithful nieces & nephews. She was the dear sister of the late Josephine Fucillo, Esther Sicuranza, Armando Fucillo & Theodore Fucillo. She is the proud daughter of the late Luigi & Michelina (Cataldo) Fucillo.
Services
Visiting Hours
Monday, April 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Funeral Service
Monday, April 9th at 11:15 a.m. in the funeral home
Interment
Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden
Donald P. Smith
Private funeral services and interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, were held for Donald P. Smith, a lifelong Revere Resident, who died
following a lengthy illness at Kaplan Family Hospice House of Danvers on Easter Sunday, April 1st.
Donnie, as he was affectionately known, most of life was a retiree of American Airlines; his last position, as supervisor of “Lost & Found”. He was an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1953, and subsequently, went to work for the airlines. He was a three-year (1957-1960) Army National Guard Veteran, serving during peace time.
He was the beloved son of the late Frank H. Smith & Emma (Mirto) Smith. He is the devoted brother of Edward Smith & his wife, Edna of Florida, Janet Parker & her husband John of Chelsea, & the late, Dorothy M. Jannino, Former Revere City Councilor Richard A. “Dick” Smith, Frank “Sonny” Smith & William “Billy” Smith. He is also lovingly survived by many caring & cherished nephews, nieces, grandnieces & grandnephews. Please remember “Donnie” as the fun-loving character he always was with a prayer & a smile.
Funeral Services were Private.
Remembrances may be made to your favorite charity.
Roger W. Sarcia
Family & friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, April 7th in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 
Broadway (Route 107), Revere from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., for Revere Firefighter Roger W. Sarcia, who died following a valiant battle with ALS on Wednesday, March 28th at the New England Life Center of Stoneham. The Funeral Service will be held immediately following the visitation in the funeral home at 3:15 p.m. Interment will be held privately. Parking is available left of the funeral home.
Born in Boston, he was a life-long Revere resident & an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1974. He began his career with the Revere Fire Department on December 4, 1988 & retired early due to his failing health in September. He was a member of the Revere Firefighters Union Local #926.
He is the beloved husband of Paula S. (Greene) Sarcia of Oak Island, Revere. He is the cherished father to Master Sgt. Rachel L. Wagner & her husband, Staff Sgt. Alexander R. Wagner of Revere, both with the U.S. Air Force, Jennifer L. Hubbard & her husband, Joseph A. of Windham, N.H., Kristopher T. Sarcia of Revere and Senior Airman John J. Sarcia of Travis Air Force Base of California. He is the adoring grandfather to Kaleigh L., Aiden J. & Brennan J. Hubbard & Korbin R. Wagner. He is the dear brother to Domenic R. Sarcia & his wife, Rosemary of Lynnfield. He is also lovingly survived by his Father & Mother-in-law, John J. & Helen L. (Olsen) Greene of Revere, his Sister & Brother-in-law & nephew, Patricia F. (Greene) Kane & Richard I. Kane & their son, Ryan R. Kane of Nahant. Many proud nieces & nephews also survive him.
Services
Visiting Hours
Saturday, April 7th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Funeral Service
Saturday, April 7th at 3:15 p.m. in the funeral home
Interment
Will be Private
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the ALS Assoc. – Mass. Chapter, 685 Canton St., Suite 103, Norwood, MA 02062.
John I. “Jackie” Griffin
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, April 4th in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway 
(Route 107) Revere for John I. “Jackie” Griffin, who passed ending a long confinement at Kaplan Family Hospice of Danvers on Wednesday, March 28th. His funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Thursday, April 5th at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, 8 South Common St., Lynn at 10:30 a.m.
Born in Boston, he came to live in Revere over 60 years ago. The family lived in Revere until moving to Lynn almost 20 years ago. John “Jackie” retired from American General Life Insurance Company after 20 years of service as an Administrative Manager. Con-currently with work, he was active in the Music Ministry of the Catholic Church, throughout the Archdiocese. He attended Boston Schools and then served with the U.S. Army from September of 1946 thru June of 1947. From 1987 – 2007, he served as Music Director at Boston’s Mission Church with the healing ministry of Rev. Father Edward McKenna (late) & then continued onto St. Anthony’s Shrine in Downtown, Boston with the late Rev. John Lazanski, in their healing ministry. Later, he would become active in the music ministry of Immaculate Conception Church, Revere & St. Mary’s Church of Lynn. Unusually dedicated to the memory of his dear mother and his special “angel” brother, he was their most attentive care-giver until their deaths.
He was the beloved son of the late John C. & Sara L. “Sadie” (Horner) Griffin. He was the brother of the late Edward F. “Buddy” Griffin. He is the cherished cousin to Joanne L. Chisholm & her husband James, Denise M. Antony & Charlene A. Palecki, all of Salem, James D. Chisholm of Woburn, Robert J. Mosey & wife, Lisa of Gorham, Maine, Rev. Brother Paul Geysen, S.J. of the faculty at Boston College High School & the late Isabelle J. Geysen, James Geysen & his late wife Karen, Charles A. Mosey & John Geysen. Interment will be in Mount Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury.