Emma A. (D’Abbraccio) Poindexter

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, on Saturday, May 10th, 2014 from 9 – 11 a.m. for Emma A. (D’Abbraccio) Poindexter, who died on March 13th at the Concord Health Care Center following a long illness, at 93 years.  The funeral service will follow the visitation in the funeral home at 11:15 a.m., with interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington.  Born & raised in Providence, Rhode Island, she was educated there & came to live in Arlington 60 years ago.  Mrs. Poindexter worked for over 46 years for Cambridge City Hospital, rising to the rank of Chief of the X-Ray Department, a post she held until retirement in the late 1980’s.  Her late husband, John H. Poindexter, died in July of 1980.  She is the beloved mother of Howard J. Poindexter of South Carolina, & the late Dana M. Poindexter.  She is survived by her devoted daughter-in-law, Doris J. Poindexter, of Townsend.  She is the devoted grandmother of: Renee J. Poindexter-Polonsky & her husband Eric of Roda, Spain, Brett N. Poindexter & his wife Bethany of Townsend, MA, Paul, Amy, Daniel, & Sara Poindexter, & the late Jonathan Poindexter.  She was the sister of the late Frederick D’Abbraccio, Dorothy Gibbs, Etta, Ciccolo, & Louise Geswaldo.  She is also lovingly survived by 9 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.

Services

Visiting Hours

Saturday, May 10th, 2014 from 9 – 11 a.m.

Funeral Service

Saturday, May 10th, 2014 at 11:15 a.m. in the Funeral Home.

Interment

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington.

Lucy A. (DeStefano) Ledoux

Lucy A. (DeStefano) Ledoux

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Lucy A. (DeStefano) Ledoux, who died at her Revere home on Thursday, May 1st, unexpectedly, at 73 years.  The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Wednesday, May 7th at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere, at 10 a.m.  Mrs. Ledoux was born & raised in Revere, & was a 1958 alumna of Revere High School.  She did work in the garment industry early in her life.  However, having become a mother of five, she was a full-time Mom & their resident “Seamstress.”  She loved sewing & it seems that most of the extended family also benefited from her expertise.  She is the cherished mother of: Michael Ledoux of Revere (with whom she made her home), Susan M. Maggio & her husband Mark of Malden, Diane M. Moccia & her husband Steven of Palm Beach, Florida, Linda A. Angelone & her husband Philip A. of Middleton, & Danielle M. Raftery & her husband Robert of Groveland.  She is the dear sister of Frank DeStefano & his wife Janet of Salem, Maryann Curci of Bellingham, MA, & Joan Tello & her husband Dominic of Everett.  She is also lovingly survived by 6 grandchildren & many nieces & nephews.  Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Leanne’s Dream Foundation at East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (Volunteer Services), 10 Gove St., East Boston, MA 02128.

Services

Visiting Hours

Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.

Interment

Will be private.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Leanne’s Dream Foundation at East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (Volunteer Services), 10 Gove St., East Boston, MA 02128.

Ellen M. (Barrowclough) MacAllister

Services & interment for Ellen M. (Barrowclough) MacAllister were held privately.  Mrs. MacAllister died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 at here Revere (Oak Island) home, at 57 years.  Born & raised in Beverly, she attended schools there & lived there until moving to Revere ten years ago.  Ellen worked at Wonderland Dog Track as a trainer for several years, until the track closed.  She is the beloved wife of Ralph R. MacAllister, Sr.  She is the dear sister of David & Thomas Barrowclough, both of Beverly.  She is also lovingly survived by Gerald Spears of Revere, Muriel Spears of Provincetown, Beverly Dares of Ossippee, New Hampshire, Timothy Spears of Davie, Florida, Denise E. MacAllister & Samuel MacAllister both of Revere, Billy Joe MacAllister of Lowell, & the late: E. Russell, Anthony P., & Ralph R. MacAllister, Jr., & Steven Spears.  Ellen was a true nature lover & preservationist in her love & care for all animals, so in light of that, rather than flowers, remembrances may be made to the Massachusetts Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA at Angell), 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130-9923.

Ella M. (Andreottola) Sgobbo

Family & friends are invited to a visitation on Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 from 9 – 11 a.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Ella M. (Andreottola) Sgobbo, who died at the Whidden Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 29th following a lengthy illness, at 96 years.  The funeral service will follow the visitation in the funeral home at 11:15 a.m., followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.  Mrs. Sgobbo was born & raised in Revere, & was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1937.  She had a sixteen year career with the United States Postal Service, at Ft. Point Channel (So. Postal Annex), Boston, as a mail clerk, retiring in 1983.  She is a member of the American Postal Workers’ Union.  She is the wife of the late Ralph Sgobbo, who died in March of 1968.  She is the devoted mother of Ellen M. Sgobbo of Revere, & the late Frederick A. Sgobbo.  She is the cherished grandmother of: Debra Sgobbo of Kentucky, Glen C. Sgobbo & his wife Wendy, Jeffrey M. Sgobbo & his wife Andrea, all of Columbus, Ohio, Nicholas F. Sgobbo & his wife Cristina, & Jena Sgobbo, all of Dublin, Ohio.  She is the dear sister of Josephine Cocuzzo of Newton, & the late Angelina Burns & Edith Ardolino.  She is also lovingly survived by her 4 great-grandchildren, Nadiya, Amanda, Anthony & Oliver, & several nieces & nephews.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Visiting Nurses’ Association of Boston, 500 Rutherford Ave., Charlestown, MA 02129.

Services

Visiting Hours

Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 from 9 – 11 a.m.

Funeral Service

Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at 11:15 a.m. in the Funeral Home.

Interment

Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Visiting Nurses’ Association of Boston, 500 Rutherford Ave., Charlestown, MA 02129.

Wendy M. (Vatalaro) Strauss

Family & friends are invited to attend a Memorial Funeral Mass on Thursday, May 1st, 2014 in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere, at 11 a.m. for Wendy M. (Vatalaro) Strauss, who died following a long & arduous battle with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma on Thursday, April 24th, at 44 years.  Wendy leaves her beloved husband of 18 years, Jeffrey “Jeff” Strauss.  She is the cherished daughter of Kay F. (Prebensen) Vatalaro-Carroll of Weymouth & the late Joseph P. Vatalaro.  She is the devoted sister of: Esther M. Vatalaro of Winthrop, Andrea E. & Maryellen Vatalaro both of Everett, Paul Vatalaro of South Carolina, & the late Alan J. Vatalaro.  She is the dear niece of Eileen Prebensen of Decatur, Illinois, & Carmella Scialoia of Everett.  Also lovingly survived by her best friend Connie, her nephews, one niece, & many cousins.  Interment will be held privately at a later time.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: Boston Higashi School, 800 North Main St., Randolph, MA 02368, Attn: Marilou Wilkinson; or to Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111, Attn: Dr. Andreas Klein, Hematology/Oncology Dept.  Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals were honored to have assisted in the completion of these funeral arrangements.

Services

Memorial Funeral Mass

Thursday, May 1st, 2014 at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.

Interment

Will be held privately at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the: Boston Higashi School, 800 North Main St., Randolph, MA 02368, Attn: Marilou Wilkinson; or to Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111, Attn: Dr. Andreas Klein, Hematology/Oncology Dept. 

Florence E. (Hannigan) Hill

Florence E. (Hannigan) Hill

A large gathering of about 200 people were present on Monday, April 28th, 2014 for the funeral mass of Florence E. (Hannigan) Hill, who died on Tuesday, April 22nd at her Revere residence, in the sanctity & love of her family, at 91 years.  Mrs. Hill was born & raised in Revere, attended Revere schools & was a 1941 alumna of Revere High School.  She married her high school sweetheart, Thomas L. Hill, Sr., in August of 1946 & raised their 3 children.  In 1947, Mr. Hill established & operated “Hill Insurance Agency” on Broadway, Revere, where Florence became Office Manager.  Over the years, she met many, many people & forged long lasting relationships with business associates & friends.  Florence was a devotee of the Immaculate Conception Parish Family & a benefactor; she served on the Immaculata Guild & was active in many fundraising activities.  Florence especially enjoyed vacationing in Westford, MA & Greenacres, Florida, with her husband.  “Hill Insurance Agency” is still owned & operated by the family & administered by her husband, Thomas L. Hill.  She is the cherished mother of: James J. Hill & his wife Marie, Judith Hill & her companion Edward Simeone, & Thomas L. Hill, Jr. & his wife Tammi, all of Revere.  She is the devoted grandmother of Erin Hill of Cambridge, Jamie Harrop & her husband James of Peabody, Jessica Hill-Little & her husband Jason of Cleveland, Ohio, Thomas L. Hill, III & his wife Sabina, & Jason Hill, all of Revere.  Also lovingly survived by her 2 great-granddaughters, Abigayle Harrop & Juliana Little.  She was also the respected sister-in-law of: Helen “Honey” Hill, Grace Sanella & her husband Frederick, all of Revere, & John Cogliano of Westport, MA & Florida, Margaret Doherty-Hannigan of Newton, Eleanor F. Cronin-Hill & Carolann Hegarty-Hill, both of Revere.  She was the daughter of the late, George H. Hannigan & Florence (Hodgkins) Hannigan, & also was the sister of the late: Claire E. Tamburino, Audrey Cogliano, Mary G. Silva, Joseph, Paul, & George H. Hannigan, Jr.  Remembrances may be made to the Revere League for Special Needs, 200 Winthrop Ave., Revere, MA 02151.

John J. Marino

Family & friends are invited to attend a Memorial Funeral Mass on Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere, for John J. Marino, who died following a long illness at the Hammersmith Nursing & Rehab Center of Saugus on Easter Sunday, April 20th, at 88 years.  Born in Boston’s North End, the family moved to Revere when he was a young boy, where he remained all of his life.  He entered the United States Navy on January 31st, 1944 & served until May 28th, 1951, serving for the Korean Conflict as well as World War II.  He achieved the rank of Gunner’s Mate, Third Class.  For over 40 years, he owned & operated Jay-Mar Trucking of Saugus & Revere, retiring in 1986.  Mr. Marino was a former member of the VFW Post #6712 of Beachmont.  He was the beloved husband for 62 years to the late, Eleanor A. “Ella” (Siciliano) Marino, who passed in January of 2012.  He is the devoted father of: John J. Marino, III & his wife Sandra A. of Saugus, & Michele Harter & her late husband Tracey of Long Beach, California.  He is the cherished grandfather of Jasmine G. Marino of Saugus, & the late Christopher J. Considine.  He is the dear brother-in-law of former Revere City Councillor Pasquale “Pat” Tata of Revere & the late Phyllis A. Tata, & the late Louis “Geno” Siciliano & his late wife Louise.  He is also lovingly survived by his aunt, Theresa DeStefano of North Reading, & his two adored great-grandchildren, Sophia G. Fiandaca & Christopher J. Marino, both of Saugus, & many nieces & nephews.  He was the brother of the late Maryann Cobb.  Interment is private.  Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals of Revere is honored to have assisted in the completion of these funeral arrangements.

Services

Memorial Funeral Mass

Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.

Interment

Will be private.

Lois A. (Saggese) Ventresco

Family & friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Saturday, April 26th, 2014 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph – St. Lazarus Church, 59 Ashley St., East Boston (Orient Heights), for Lois A. (Saggese) Ventresco, who died following a brief illness at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital on Easter Sunday, April 20th, at 73 years.  Born & raised in Winthrop, she was educated in the Winthrop & Boston school systems.  For over 20 years & until her stroke on February 14th, 2014, she served as a Principal Administrator at Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.  For many years, Lois maintained a close relationship with the Discalced Carmelite Sisters of Peabody & the Marist Missionary Sisters of Waltham.  Her faithfulness & generosity are well noted to both of these congregations.  Her late husband, Anthony E. Ventresco, died on February 5th, 1984.  She never remarried.  She is the cherished mother of Lisa A. Ventresco of Winthrop, & the devoted grandmother of David A. Ventresco, a student at the University of Connecticut, of New Hampshire.  She is survived by her son, Anthony E. Ventresco, Jr. of NH, & a brother, Alfred E. Saggese, Jr. of Winthrop.  She was the sister of the late Joan Shea.  She is also lovingly survived by her former daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Turner & her husband Gary of Merrimac, NH.  Interment will be in the Cross Street section of Winthrop Cemetery, Winthrop.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

Services

Funeral Mass

Saturday, April 26th, 2014 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph – St. Lazarus Church, East Boston.

Interment

Winthrop Cemetery (Cross Street section), Winthrop.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

Thomas L. LeBlanc

Thomas L. LeBlanc

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, April 21st, 2014 in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, beginning at 9:30 a.m. for Thomas L. LeBlanc, who died following a lengthy illness at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center of Revere on Thursday, April 17th, at 94 years.  The funeral mass will be held following the visitation at 11:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church (corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.), Revere, followed by interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, West Peabody.  Tom was born & raised in East Boston, attended grammar school at Most Holy Redeemer Parish of East Boston, & he graduated from East Boston High School, Class of 1937.  He entered the United States Army in April of 1942 & served until November of 1945.  In 1947, he & his family moved to Revere, where he remained until his passing.  For over 40 years, Tom owned & operated “Tom’s East Boston Auto School,” located at 387 Meridian St., East Boston.  Tom estimated that he taught over 4,000 people at his auto school over the years, to drive & apply for their Massachusetts license.  Over the years, he & his late wife, Josephine S. (Fazio), made many friends through their business venture.  Tom was a former member of both the East Boston Kiwanis & the Revere Kiwanis Club.  His dear wife of 70 years, Josephine, died on November 29th, 2012.  He is the cherished father of Thomas W. LeBlanc of Revere, & the late: Ronald E. & Deborah LeBlanc.  He is the devoted grandfather of: Heather LeBlanc of North Carolina, Danielle Morello & her husband Michael of Lynnfield, & Christopher LeBlanc of Peabody.  He was the dear brother of the late: Adele Fazio, Rose & Beatrice LeBlanc, Hazel Coleman, Louise Martel, Joseph & Edward LeBlanc.  He was the son of the late, Louis & Odessa (Clements) LeBlanc.  He is also lovingly survived by his two great-granddaughters, Madison & Alivia Morello, & several dedicated & caring nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.

Services

Visiting Hours

Monday, April 21st, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Funeral Mass

Monday, April 21st, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere.

Interment

Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, West Peabody.

Lawrence L. Elliott

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, March 28th, 2014 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Lawrence L. Elliott, who died at his Everett residence following a brief illness on Monday, March 24th, at 92 years.  His funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, March 29th at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (directly across from Everett City Hall – 487 Broadway), Everett, at 11 a.m.  Mr. Elliott was born & raised in Everett, lived there his entire life & graduated with the class of 1939 at Everett High School.  He entered the United States Navy during World War II in July of 1942 & served until February of 1946, with the rank of Aviation Ordinanceman 1st Class.  He was a long time member of Post #18 – Everett American Legion.  In the summer of 1946, he went to work for the City of Everett & rose to the position of Sealer of Weights & Measures, a position he held until retiring in 1992.  Mr. Elliott was a dynamic personality & remained most active until just two weeks ago.  He had been diagnosed with squamous cell esophageal cancer one year ago, & maintained a full schedule, even to his fond passion for “Ballroom Dancing.”  His late wife, Rose M. (DellaPiana) Elliott, was his dance partner until her death in 2007.  After her death, he returned to the dance floor, “never in need of a partner.”  He was an inspiration to any & all who came to have the honor & pleasure of meeting him.  He is the devoted father of Michael L. Elliott & his wife Ann E. of Revere, Debra A. “Debbie” Heckbert & her husband Ronald of Bridgewater, & Linda M. Donnelly & her husband Mitchell of Everett.  He is also lovingly survived by 7 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, & many nieces & nephews.  He was the dear brother of the late: Dorothy Alexander, Ruth Foster, Joan MacDonald, & Maxine White.  Interment will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Peabody.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the “Restoration Fund” at Immaculate Conception Parish, 489 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149-3603.

Services

Visiting Hours

Friday, March 28th, 2014 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Saturday, March 29th, 2014 at 11 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett.

Interment

Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Peabody.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the “Restoration Fund” at Immaculate Conception Parish, 489 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149-3603.