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Paula G. (O’Hara) Zarni

Family & friends are invited to attend a Memorial Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 12th at 11:30 a.m., in the Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.) Revere for Paula G. (O’Hara) Zarni, who died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 20th at the age 67 years old in her home in Revere. All attendees must follow the Archdiocese of Boston Covid -19 Protocols and wear a Face Mask. Interment will be held privately.

Paula was born in Chelsea, raised & educated in Revere. She was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1972. She was married to her husband James A. Zarni and together they shared 42 years of marriage. Paula was a devoted wife & proud mother. She took great pride in raising her daughters, Jessica & Katie. She was a receptionist at Revere Pediatrics for 10 years. Paula later became a Certified Nursing Assistant working at the Chelsea Soldiers Home, and later worked as a Home Health Aide in Revere. Paula had a zest for life. When she was a young woman, she was a participant in the “Row – Row – Row to Revere”. She especially loved the beauty of the beach and the serenity of the ocean. She was an avid gardener and loved to grow a variety of flowers. Paula was also a huge animal advocate and especially loved dogs. Her family was always most important to her, particularly her four wonderful grandchildren.

She is the beloved wife of 42 years to James A. Zarni of Revere. Loving mother of Jessica Z. White & husband of Brian J. of Melrose & Katie E. Lombardi & husband Carl of No. Reading. Adored grandmother of Jacob C., Jaxson T., Gracie A., & Quinn E. Devoted daughter of the late Ret. Revere Police Patrolman Vincent J. O’Hara & Margaret Y. (Donovan) O’Hara. Dear sister of Judith A. “Judy” Violette of Ipswich, Eileen O’Hara of Chelsea & the late Elizabeth Little & Dennis O’Hara. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970.

Per order of the Archdiocese of Boston, Masks are required in church.

Services

Memorial Funeral Mass

Saturday, February 12th at 11:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere

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  1. So sorry to Paula’s family .Paula was a very nice person and always friendly and respectful Rip Jesus please take care of her she was a good person.
    Feb 9 2022

    So sorry to Paula’s family she was a very nice person , always friendly and respectful

  2. Donna
    Feb 9 2022

    My sincere condolences to the family. Paula my dear friend we just got started on our friendship, I wish we had more time. I will forever remember and miss you .Love you my friend. See you when I get there

  3. Maria D’Alleva Lombardi
    Feb 2 2022

    Paula may you Rest In Peace

  4. Diane &Lenny Semenza
    Jan 25 2022

    She will be sadly missed,always had a smile and there to help. Our condolences and prayers are with her family.

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.