Walter L. Bacigalupo
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, March 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m, in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107), REVERE for Walter Lewis Bacigalupo, who died on Wednesday, March 22nd following a brief illness. His Funeral Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home on Friday at 11 :30 a.m., immediately followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Born & raised in Ossippee, New Hampshire, Walter came to live on Arch St., Malden as a young boy, and remained there until joining the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict on January 25,1955. After his discharge from the U.S. Army, he would settle in Revere, where he lived, particularly North Revere until moving to the Keyes in Florida during the winter months and Naples, Maine during the rest of the year. He was a graduate of The Laboratory for Electrical Engineering of Boston and worked as an electrical engineer for over 25 years, with them, retiring at 50 years of age. Walter was the quintessential sportsman, engaging a full schedule of fly-fishing and hunting into an already crowded schedule. At 50 years of age, he saw fit to be able to retire & devote much of his energy to his fishing & hunting & the joy of being with family.
Walter is the beloved husband of 64 years to Mary A. (Capano) Bacigalupo & the cherished father to Dawn M. Sylvia & her husband Stephen of West Peabody & Thomas W. Bacigalupo & his wife Donna of Lynnfield. He is the adored grandfather of Bianca M. Bacigalupo of Winthrop, Gregory M. Sylvia & Sasha Lee Sylvia, both of West Peabody, & Stephen M. Sylvia of Acton, Ma. He is also lovingly survived by three (3) Great-Grandchildren; Armani Nicolas, Alexis & Matthew, 2 nephews; Walter & Joseph & 2 nieces; Theresa & Lynn. He was also the dear brother to the late Thomas F. Bacigalupo & Genevieve Perrotta. Walter’s canine, best buddy, Hunter, will sorely the presence of Walter’s love & attention. Walter was a long-time member of several fishing and hunting organizations. They are, “Danvers Fish & Game Club”, “Trout Unlimited”, “Ducks Unlimited” the Atlantic Salmon Association & Federation.
Greg and I will miss you Walter. May you Rest In Peace.. With love,
Coleen and Greg Stuart
Very sorry for your loss he was a great friend
I’m sorry for your loss.