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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.

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  1. Diane Hayes
    May 17 2014

    A new Angel among us. Lois was a person who invited everyone into her heart. God Bless you all Lisa, Anthony David, feel her presence she will never leave you.

  2. philip dawson
    May 2 2014

    Lisa am so sorry to hear about your mom, she was a really great lady. not sure you remember me i worked with your dad when you were on read st many years ago your dad was a great man to they will be greatly missed. may they R.I.P.will be keeping you in my prayers.

  3. lisa
    Apr 27 2014

    always and forever with me

  4. Ronnie Sullivan
    Apr 24 2014

    Lois was my dear friend and part of my life always. She loved,laughed with many of us but always held a spot in her life to love, laugh and cherish me. She opened her home to me always and encouraged me with confidence, even when times felt at their bleakest. I cannot think of a more loving and supportive friend. We shared so much joy and she made sure we found a smile in any situation. She was the best a mother could ever be to her daughter and best friend Lisa. Lisa and Lois were and are humanity’s real deal. They complimented each other and us all through life. I know she is watching over Lisa and will never let her from her sight. We take comfort waiting to see her again.

  5. Kathy Sullivan
    Apr 24 2014

    Lisa, So sorry for your loss, I will miss talking to your Mom about our dogs. Lois will be in my prayers.

    Kathy Sullivan

  6. Kathy Sullivan
    Apr 24 2014

    Lisa, So sorry for your loss, I will miss talking to Lois about our dogs. Lois will be in prayers.

    Kathy Sullivan

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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.
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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.
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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.