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Raffaele “Ralph” LoConte

Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Sunday, March 19th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE, for Raffaele “Ralph” LoConte, who passed away following a brief illness in his Revere home on Tuesday, March 14th. A Funeral Service will be conducted in the funeral home on Monday, March 20th at 11:00 a.m., followed by Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Ralph was born, raised and educated in Avellino, Italy. Ralph served in the Italian Army and was later discharged honorably after his service to his country. He was married in Italy and he and his wife began their family there. In 1963, he moved his family to America, first settling in East Boston and later to Revere in 1983. Ralph had a passion for food and began a 30 year career with the Marriot Company and later with Sky Chef as an Executive Chef preparing airline meals. Ralph also worked for himself owning several restaurants in Revere and the North Shore. Ralph was also very passionate for gardening. He grew all sorts of fruits and vegetables for his family to enjoy. He would spend hours working and tending to his garden. Ralph was very proud of his home, he kept it in pristine condition and always manicured. Many people who would drive down Central Avenue would often see Ralph’s friendly face in front of his house talking and waving to people. He was known as a humble man who loved his family and appreciated the simple things in life.

He is the beloved husband of Maria J. (DiCicco) LoConte. Cherished father of Teresa LoConte of South Boston & Carmella LoConte of Revere. Adored grandfather of Justina Bonfiglio of Revere. Dear brother of Leonarda LoConte-DiCesare & her husband Antonio of Montreal Canada, Antonetta LoConte, Santo LoConte & his wife Giovanna all of Avellino, Italy & Antonio LoConte & his wife Tina of Switzerland. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.

Services

Visiting Hours

Sunday, March 19th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Funeral Service

Monday, March 20th at 11:00 a.m. in the Funeral Home

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett

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  1. Joanne & Butch Graziosi
    Mar 17 2017

    Carmella and Family we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Dad, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Know that the wonderful memories that you have of him will always be in your minds every day. Our love to all.

  2. Frances Addorisio
    Mar 16 2017

    I will miss you “Zio Matteo”….your loving niece Franca….

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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.