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Anthony F. Genovese, Jr.

A funeral mass was celebrated on Saturday, August 18th at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere for Anthony F. Genovese, Jr., who died unexpectedly on Monday, August 13th at the Cape Cod Hospital of Hyannis. Entombment followed the funeral mass at Woodlawn Community Mausoleum, Everett in the Sheffield Building.
Born & raised in Revere he attended Revere Schools & was an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1949. “Tony” entered the Air Force during the Korean Conflict on March 5, 1951 & served thru March 4, 1955 being discharged with the rank of Staff Sgt. His entire working career was in the field of electronic (industrial) sales. He worked for and managed for a number of electronic specialists, Samsung, LG, Mitre Corp., Terradyne, etc. For the past two years, he re-entered the work force at “Yarmouth Seafood & Café in Hyannis as a short-order cook–chef … specializing in soups & chowders. Anyone who knew “Tony”, was aware of his reputation as a fabulous cook to the level of “Chef”.
He is the beloved husband of 25 years to Cynthia (Hale) Genovese & the late Loretta A. (Scotch) Genovese. Cherished father to Deborah A. “Debbie” Forth & husband Daniel of Islip Terrace, NY & Joseph A. Genovese & wife Rosa of Navarre, FL. Devoted grandfather of Robert A. Genovese & wife Danielle of Milton, FL, Vanessa M. Porten & husband Mark of Navarre, FL, Deanna M. Miller of Manhattan, NY & Desiree L. Fitzgerald & husband Shaun of Methuen. Dear brother of Dolores DiCologero & husband Michael of Revere. Adored great-grandfather to Chace & Catalina Porten, Jake A. Genovese & Corey. “Tony” is the stepfather of Richard E. Bennett & wife Cheryl of FL, W. Cameron Bennett & wife Barbara of MA, Cherie A. Wiberg & husband Douglas of Middleton, Scott H. Bennett & wife Christine of Wilmington, Jeffrey W. Bennett & wife Betty of Chelmsford & Gregory S. Bennett of Brewster. He is also lovingly survived by 6 step-grandchildren. Late Air Force Veteran of Korea.

Services

Visiting Hours

Saturday, August 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Funeral Mass

Saturday, August 18th at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere

Entombment

Woodlawn Cemetery – Sheffield Mausoleum, Everett

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the New England Center & Home for Veterans, P.O. Box 845257, Boston, MA 02284-5257.

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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.