Sue B. (Mercadante) Guarino
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, January 3rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., in the Vertuccio and Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere for Sue B. (Mercadante) Guarino, who passed peacefully in her home on Thursday, December 28th following a brief illness. She was 93 years old. A funeral mass will follow the visitation in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 11:00 a.m.
Sue was born & raised in Boston’s North End and she was educated in Boston Public Schools. Sue worked for over 30 years at CIGNA Insurance Co., as a Claims Administrator. At the age of 20 years old, Sue married Peter F. Guarino, the couple remained in the North end for 20 years before moving & settling in Revere. She remained in Revere for over 50 years. Sadly, On March 1, 1995, she lost her husband. Due to her strong will and vivacious personality, Sue continued on with her life, surrounding herself with good friends and family. After retirement, she went to work at Stop & Shop (at Wonderland) as a cashier. Her sense of humor and warm personality kept customers coming back to the store and always choosing her line. She would forge friendships and often stay up to date with what was going on in their lives. These people loved Sue, and she loved them as well. Sue was robust, always ready for a good time, whether playing bingo, going off to the casinos or just going on a trip. She would always attend mass on a regular basis at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Her faith was very important to her and kept her close to God. At the age of 87, Sue was forced to retire again, after 15 years, due to the closing of the store.
She is the beloved daughter of the late Michael & Generosa (Capozzi) Mercadante. Devoted wife of the late Peter F. Guarino, together sharing 51 years of marriage. Dear sister of the late Ralph Mercadante, Guy Mercadante, Mary Melchione, Pino Mercadante, Caroline Esposito & John Mercadante. Cherished aunt of Christine R. Walsh & husband Gerard of Hanson & Florida, Geraldine Culver & husband Robert of Milton and their daughter Leah Culver of Boston and many other nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. She is also lovingly survived by her caretaker & friend, Zehra “Sara” Music of Revere. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Services
Visiting Hours
Wednesday, January 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Funeral Mass
Wednesday, January 3rd at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
Remembrances may be made to the MSPCA, 350 So Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02130.