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James J. “Jesse” Yantosca

Family & friends are invited to visit with the family on Monday, March 17th, 2014 in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, beginning at 9 a.m. for James J. “Jesse” Yantosca, who died following a long illness on Wednesday, March 12th in the Rehabilitation & Nursing Center of Everett, at 74 years.  The funeral will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere, where a funeral mass will be celebrated.  Interment is private.  Born & raised in Revere, he lived his entire life here & was a 1957 graduate of Revere High School.  He also attended Suffolk University.  For many years, he worked for the Bureau of Building Construction in Boston.  He retired from the Revere Parks & Recreation Department as a foreman in 1986.  His retirement was early due to declining health.  He was a long-time member of the Revere Orioles, Nest #123.  He leaves his beloved wife of 52 years, Judith G. (Bazer) Yantosca.  He is the devoted father of Retired Master Sergeant Joseph M. Yantosca, USMC & his wife Cynthia of Seabrook, Texas, & Michael J. Yantosca of Revere.  He is the cherished grandfather of Crisana L. & Paul Michael Yantosca, both of Seabrook, TX.  He is also lovingly survived by the Bazer family of Boston & the North Shore, & by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation (PKD), 8330 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.

Services

Visiting Hours

Monday, March 17th, 2014 from 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Funeral Mass

Monday, March 17th, 2014 at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.

Interment

Will be private.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation (PKD), 8330 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.

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6 Messages Send your condolences
  1. Ann (Hennessey) Hill
    Mar 24 2014

    Judy: So sorry for your loss.

    Ann

  2. John F. and Paula A.Zaino
    Mar 20 2014

    Dear Judith, my sister, Mary Ann Dawson, called me from her home in Scottsdale and told us about Jessie’s passing. Paula and I are so sorry for your loss and send you are most sincere condolences.

    I met you and Jessie in the middle of NYCity one evening many years ago, when I was in the city on business. I moved to Ohio to marry my wife of 57 years, Your husband was my cousin and his father and mother were my Uncle and Aunt respectively. In fact, I was born in the flat which they lived at 360 Revere Street in 1932.

    Some of my relatives in the Boston area are planning a Get-Together sometime this summer. I’ll send you an invitation, with directions, etc. We all would love to see you. God bless you. John & Paula
    (564 Wilson Drive, Xenia, OH 45385 … 937 372 6242 and email: johnfzaino@aol.com By!!!

  3. Mary Ann Dawson (zaino)
    Mar 20 2014

    Judy, Joseph and Michael I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure my aunt Margaret and Uncle Joe are happy to be together. I am his cousin mary Ann zaino dawson I live in Scottsdale az take care of yourselves and god bless all of you

  4. Kam Perkins
    Mar 17 2014

    Mike & Family – So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Kam

  5. Bonny and Joey Glixman
    Mar 16 2014

    Dear Judy,
    We were so sorry to hear about Jessy. I am unable to see you Monday, but I will be in touch next week. You and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay well.
    Love, Bonny & Joey

  6. Kenneth Poole
    Mar 16 2014

    Condolences to the 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.