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Bernadette R. Gilardi

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, October 6th begining at 9 a.m., in the Vertuccio and Smith Home for GilardiFunerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere, for Bernadette R. “Bernie” Gilardi, who died unexpectedly on Tuesday September 29th at her Revere residence.  Following the visitation, her funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church , 250 Revere St. Revere. Interment will be held later & privately at St. Michael Cemetery, Boston.  Born & raised in Boston’s North End, she attended schools there & was an alumna of Julie Billart Catholic High School, Class of 1961.  The family moved from the North End in the middle 1960’s to Orient Heights, East Boston, where they remained until the late 1970’s.  Bernie’s career as a Boston Parking Enforcement Officer , better known as a “Meter Maid” , spanned over 20 years, basically assigned to downtown Boston and Back Bay, Theatre District, & infamous “Combat Zone”.  Bernie’s long association with her beloved North End, afforeded her a genuine love for her work.  Bernadette retired about 7 years ago. She has lived in Revere for the past 15 years, on Revere Beach Boulevard. Besides her family , her next love was Revere Beach.  She was a “Sun Worshipper” for all her life.  Bernie always maintained friends from early youth to her senior years.  Although , one never associates the term “Senior” with Bernie Gilardi, always remained a young personality.  She was the daughter of the late Louis P. & Rose B. (Russo) Gilardi.  She is the devoted sister of Louis A, Gilardi & his wife Camille of North Reading & Anthony G. Gilardi & his partner Irene of Braintree.  She is the cherished aunt of Anthony V. Gilardi of Braintree.  She is also lovingly survived by her caring friend Debbie Amaral & her family of East Boston.  Rememberances may be made to your favorite charity.

Services

Visiting Hours

Tuesday, October 6th, from 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Funeral Mass

Tuesday, October 6th at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere

Interment

PRIVATE

In Lieu of Flowers: Remembrances may be made to your favorite charity.

 

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  1. Marilyn Titlebaum
    Oct 5 2015

    Tony, Irene, Anthony and Family,

    We are truly sorry for the loss of your beloved Bernie. We will miss her during the holidays and hope and pray you find comfort in the memories which you have. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

    Love,

    Marilyn & Stu

  2. The Parziale Family
    Oct 5 2015

    So sorry to hear of her pasting. My the sweet memories you have of Bernie help you in this difficult time. She will be in our prayers.

    Love, The Parziale Family

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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.