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Dorothea P. “Dot” (Sexton) Zarni

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday, February 13th beginning at 9:30am, in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway(Rte. 107), REVERE, for Dorothea P. (Sexton) Zarni, who passed following a lengthy illness on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home, followed by a funeral mass in Immaculate Conception Church, (cornerof Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.), REVERE at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

Born & raised in Chelsea, she attended Chelsea schools & was a 1948 graduate of Chelsea High School. “Dot” as she was affectionately known, worked as a salesperson for the former Stuart’s Discount Store of Malden before moving onto Host-Marriott at Terminal D, Logan Airport. She worked for over 20 years (twenty) as a bartender, retiring at age 75 years, making many friendships over her long tenure of employment. “Dot” was a long-time supporter and member of the Immaculate Conception Parish Community.

She is survived by her husband, Alfred A. Zarni-aka-Zani. She is the devoted mother of, Bernadette H. Moore, James A. Zarni & his wife, Paula G. all of Revere, John A. Zarni & his wife, Elizabeth of Chelsea & the late, Richard N. & Robert F. Zarni. She is the cherished Grandmother of, Eric S.R. Moore of Royal Palm Beach, FL., Jessica A. White & her husband, Brian of Melrose, Katie E. Lombardi & her husband, Carl of No. Reading & Amanda E. Zarni of Chelsea. She is also lovingly survived by her five great-grandchildren, Erica T. Moore, Eric J. & Devon R. Moore, all of Royal Palm Beach, Fl., Jacob C. Lombardi of No. Reading & Jaxson T. White 0f Melrose.

Services

Visiting Hours

Saturday, February 13th beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Funeral Mass

Saturday, February 13th at 11:00 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere

Interment

Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, Ma. 02108.

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  1. Kim Parker
    Feb 12 2016

    Dottie was not only one of my favorite customers, but also a very dear friend to my Mother. Our families were intertwined by so many factors, by Richard and Robert, Jimmy and Johnny , and then me and Dot , and her never ending stories and jokes, ……..that made me have to stop doing her hair because I was laughing so much!!!! I am truly sad by her passing, but I am truly happy that we all had the gift and privilege of knowing and loving Dorothea Sexton Zarni…………Rest in peace Dot……..heaven will be laughing forever now! Love you xo

  2. Alicia Tierney Guinee
    Feb 10 2016

    I just happened to see today’s obituaries in The Boston Globe, and immediately noticed Dot’s name. She was a childhood/young adulthood friend of our family’s close friend, Hal O’Day. I chatted with Dot by phone after Hal passed many years ago. I hope she finds peace and eternal rest. Sympathy to her 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.