Ruth N. “Ruthy” Molliver
Family & friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, January 8th from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) to 1:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE, for Ruth N. “Ruthy” Molliver who died on Friday, December 31st following a brief battle with gallbladder cancer, she was 59 years old. A Funeral Service will follow the visitation in the Funeral Home at 1:15 pm. Interment will be private.
Ruth was born on November 20th, 1962. She was afflicted with epilepsy as a young girl, as well as throughout her life. She never allowed her disabilities take away her beautiful charm & spirit to live. She was educated in several schools, and she made many friends were ever she was. When she was out & about with her mom or family she was always very social and outgoing and full of life. Ruthy lived in North Reading for about 20 years before moving to Medford to the CHS Group Home. She was loved and cared for there. Ruthy enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles and collecting her many stuffed animals. She was a Mini Mouse fanatic. She loved her bling and was very much a “Girly Girl”. Her family loved & cared for Ruth tremendously, she would spend many weekends home with her mom, Shirley, each other’s best pals. Her presence will be greatly missed, but she will be forever loved by all who knew her.
She is the loving & treasured daughter of Shirley McLaughlin & Henry P. McLaughlin of Woburn. Cherished sister of Russel K. Molliver of Woburn, Andrea J. Molliver of Gloucester, Michael E. Molliver of Walpole, Eileen J. McLaughlin of Andover, Noreen Gorham & husband Richard of Billerica & the late Brian H. McLaughlin. She is the dear aunt of 10 nieces & nephews. She is also lovingly survived by several aunts, cousins, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation New England, 650 Suffolk Street #405, Lowell, MA 01854.
Services
Memorial Visitation
Saturday, January 8th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Funeral Service
Saturday, January 8th at 1:15 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Interment
Will be Private
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Virginia T. Gambale
In Revere, on December 28th, following a brief illness at 86 years.
Devoted daughter of the late Arthur A. & Mary M. (Manfra) Gambale. Cherished sister & best friend of Carol A. Gambale of Revere & the late Arthur A. Gambale, Jr. Dear sister-in-law of Anastasia “Dolly” Gambale of Boston’s North End. Loving aunt of Anthony J. Gambale of Revere & Richard Gambale & wife Michele of Medford. Special grand aunt of Robert R. Gambale of Medford. Also lovingly survived by many cousins, friends & former clients.
Family & friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Thursday, January 6th in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., REVERE, beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment will immediately follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Per order of the Archdiocese of Boston, masks are required in church.
Virginia was a hairdresser in Revere for over 52 years & she was a Life Member of the St. Theresa’s Guild at St. Stephen’s Church in the North End.
At the family’s request, please omit, flowers. Remembrances may be made in Virginia’s memory to the Italian Home for Children, 1125 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 or by visiting http://www.italianhome.org/give.
Services
Per order of the Archdiocese of Boston, Masks are required in Church.
Visiting Hours
Thursday, January 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere
Funeral Mass
Thursday, January 6th at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
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Joanne M. Ferragamo
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Monday, January 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107) REVERE for Joanne M. Ferragamo, who died on Monday, December 27th at the Lahey Hospital in Burlington, after a brief battle with COVID-19, she was 80 years old. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., REVERE at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. At the family’s request, we ask that all visitors & attendees please wear face coverings throughout all of the services.
Joanne was a Revere native and was proud to come from a large Italian family. She was educated in Revere Schools and was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1960. Joanne worked as a Claims Representative at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for over 30 years. She worked for many years in the Boston location, before relocating to the Danvers Office. Joanne was a devoted mother to her son David, and she worked hard to provide him everything he needed as a child. Joanne was blessed to be a grandmother and enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow into fine adults. She was a homebody who loved to do puzzles and, of course, cook. She was known for her many delicious meals that she would make for her family to enjoy. She was also a woman of great faith, and she loved her church, St. Anthony of Padua in Revere. In 1998, she relocated to Peabody with her son David and his family. Being together with her family is what mattered most to Joanne.
She is the loving & devoted mother of David Ferragamo, Sr. & his companion Cheryl Anderson of Peabody. Cherished & proud grandmother of David Ferragamo, Jr. & Ashley M. Ferragamo, both of Peabody. Beloved former mother-in-law & “Surrogate Mother” to Tracy J. Ferragamo of Haverhill. Dear sister of Lillian Gonzalez of North Reading & the late Ralph J. Ferragamo, Phyllis Dent, Anthony J. & Joseph A. Ferragamo, Sr. & Christopher J. Ferragamo. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews & her “Yorkies”; Bella, and the late Gizmo & Itzy.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, 10 Chandler St. Boston, MA 02116.
Services
* Please wear a face mask throughout all of the services*
Visiting Hours
Monday, January 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Funeral Mass
Monday, January 3rd at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere
Interment
Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody
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Ralph F. Menier, Sr.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, December 31st in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) REVERE, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for Ralph F. Menier, Sr., who passed after a long illness at his home in Atkinson, New Hampshire on December 27th. He was 91 years of age. The Funeral Service will follow the visitation in the Funeral Home at 12:15 p.m., immediately followed with interment in the family lot in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Ralph was born and raised in Chelsea. The family came to live in Revere, and he was a graduate of Revere High School, Class of 1948. He joined the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and served for 2 years, having been discharged in December of 1952. Ralph had an intense interest in airplanes and all that made them perform. He was an alumnus of the former New England Aircraft and Engineering school. He worked as a Flight Engineer with American Airlines for 45 years, retiring in 2000. Ralph truly loved his chosen field of work and anxiously would work much overtime simply for the fact of the joy he received while performing. In 1977, Ralph and his wife decided to leave Revere and to enjoy their New Hampshire home permanently. Soon, the entire family followed. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Dorothy M. (Voss) Menier on January 14, 2009.
He is the devoted father of Ralph F. Menier, Jr. & his longtime partner Myrna Lopez, Donna M. Menier & Richard P. Menier of all of Atkinson, NH. He is the proud grandfather of Raymond H. Meiner of Ladson, SC, Rachel G. Menier of Nashua, NH, Alfred R. Rapisarda & Daniel J. Rapisarda, both of Atkinson. NH & Brittany McDougall of Buffalo, NY. Dear father-in-law of the late Tammy Thompson-Menier.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.
Services
Visiting Hours
Friday, December 31st from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Funeral Service
Friday, December 31st at 12:15 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett
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Maria R. (Farrell) Schindler
Funeral Services & Interment will be held privately for Maria R. (Farrell) Schindler, who died on Saturday, December 25th, Christmas Day, after being stricken at her home and later pronounced at the Whidden Memorial Hospital, she was 64 years old.
Maria was a true Revere native. She was educated in Revere Schools and was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1975. Maria knew her calling and enrolled in Somerville School of Nursing, what would become a career that spanned 45 years. She began her career at the Faulkner Hospital where she worked for about 4 years before securing a position at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton, where she remained for 41 years. Maria worked all facets of nursing but was most fulfilled as a Labor & Delivery Nurse. She was there to be with parents as they celebrated their joy of welcoming their child or children in this world. She was also there, during very difficult times, when parents would be faced with losing a child at birth, it was Maria who would take charge and help the heartbroken parents cope and help the parents during these times. She always went above & beyond with very case she was faced with. Dedication was in her DNA. She would treat others as if they were her own family and many of them stayed in touch with her and became lifelong friends. On November 7, 1981, Maria married her best friend, Christopher Schindler. The couple, after they were married, remained in Revere where they raised their four children. She was dedicated to her family and was all about showing them what dedication & determination meant. One of Maria’s greatest joys in her life was spoiling her grandchildren, she adored them more than anything. She was also very happy while cooking for friends, family & even patients. She was an avid gardener at home. Her happy place when not surrounded by her family was up in the cabin with her husband in Hollis, Maine. She loved it there and enjoyed spending her time there. Maria will be remembered for her dedication as a nurse, her role with her family, but most of all for giving back and not ever looking for any recognition.
She is the devoted wife of 40 years to Christopher Schindler of Revere. Loving & proud mother of David P. Schindler & wife Candi of South Carolina, April M. Schindler, Jacklyn A. Damiano & husband Stephen, Jr., all of Revere & Adam J. Schindler & wife Sara of Lowell. Cherished grandmother of Adam J., Madison R. & Stephen, III. Beloved daughter of the late Richard P. & Mary T. (Little) Farrell. Dear sister of the late Airman 1st Class John E. Farrell. She is also lovingly survived by many faithful cousins, friends & colleagues.
Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute – Division of Development & The Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.
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Joseph S. Oreto, Sr.
Family & friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Monday, December 27th, at 10:00 a.m., in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., REVERE, for Joseph S. Oreto, Sr., who passed after a lengthy illness on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the VA Boston Healthcare System of Brockton. Please meet directly at church. Per order of the Archdiocese of Boston, masks are required in church. Interment will follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at 1:45 p.m.
Born & raised in Revere, he was a lifelong resident & alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1952. In August of 1954, he entered the U.S. Marine Corps & served honorably until his discharge on August 15, 1958, as Sergeant. He was married to his one & only, Emily J. (Caddle) Oreto & they had five (5) children. Emily was stricken with metastatic cancer and passed on October 16, 1980 at only 42 years of age. “Joey” was faced with raising five children, with help from his Mom & Dad, the late Joseph M. Oreto & Grace M. (Fabiano) Oreto & other Oreto family members. He had a thirty-six-year career with Polaroid Corp., as a lead Mechanic within the Film Department. He was prompted to take an early retirement in 1999 & continued to be a dedicated dad, grandpa, son, brother & uncle.
He is the proud father to Deborah J. McTomney & husband Michael of Quincy, Joseph S. Oreto, Jr. & wife, Sonia of Revere, Ronald S. Oreto of Medford, Darrin J. Oreto of Revere & Scott C. Oreto of Weymouth. Cherished Grandpa to 7 grandchildren & 5 great- grandchildren. Dear brother of Lillian F. Hibbard & her husband, Hugh of Revere & the late Frank P. Oreto & the late Carol A. Consolo. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Division of Development, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.
Funeral Mass
Monday, December 27th at 10:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere
(Please meet directly at Church)
Interment
Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at 1:45 p.m.
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Beverly A. (Bailey) Daigle
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, December 23rd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107) REVERE for Beverly A. (Bailey) Daigle, who passed following a long illness on Saturday, December 18th at the Kaplan Family Hospice of Danvers. Her Funeral Service will be conducted immediately following the visitation in the Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be held privately. Her death comes only 14 days after the passing of her 99-year-old mother, Lena R. “Lee” (Aldorisio) Bailey.
Beverly was born in Boston & the family moved to live in Worcester in her early years, there. She came to Revere with her family & was schooled here. She was an alumna of Revere High School Class of 1958. Beverly worked soon after her children were born. She worked in the hospitality industry, after receiving her Bartenders license. For a time, she was with the Top Hat Lounge, which later becoming Stars, in Peabody. She later worked at the ITAM Post on Lucia Ave. in Revere for some 7 years. Her last & happiest time was the almost 10 years she worked as a bartender at DeMaino’s Restaurant in Revere. Beverly enjoyed a most engaging personality, which drew not only her faithful customers but also won her many, many friends.
Beverly was the daughter of the late Lena R. “Lee” (Aldorisio) Bailey, Francis J. Bailey & William Quin. She is the beloved & proud mother of Carol Gerard of Tewksbury, Francis J. Daigle of Dorchester, Saugus Police Detective John B. Daigle of Saugus, Eric M. Daigle of Dracut, Michelle L. Daigle of Lowell, Patricia L. Daigle of Revere, & the late Robert Daigle of the Cayman Islands. She is the dear sister of Patricia l. Bailey – Childers of Coral Gable, FL., Joanne Bernard of TN., Joyce Maher & her husband Kevin of Salem, William Quinn & wife Sue of Topsfield, & the late Carolyn Joyce Bailey, The late Wayne Quinn & his surviving wife Joanne of Washington State. She is also lovingly survived by 17 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren & her best friends, Richard Oliver & Carole Nutile 0f Revere. Many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Services
Visiting Hours
Thursday, December 23rd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Service
Thursday, December 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Interment
Will be Private
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Gerald L. “Jerry” Pollastrone, Sr.
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Tuesday, December 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon) in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107) REVERE for Gerald L. “Jerry” Pollastrone, Sr., who died on Wednesday, December 15th after a brief illness, he was 82 years old. A Funeral Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home at 12: 15 p.m. Interment will be held privately.
Jerry was born in Boston on February 1st, 1939 to his parents Paul P. & Mary (Stella) Pollastrone. He was raised in East Boston, along with his brother Ralph. He was educated in Boston Public Schools & was an alumnus of East Boston High School, Class of 1959. Jerry enlisted in the United States Army National Guard, where he proudly served his country for 8 years as a reservist. Jerry became a union plumber in the Boston Local 12. He put his time in and then worked for the City of Revere in the Housing Authority as a plumber, until his retirement. He was married to Carole A. Nickerson Pollastrone for 40 years. Together they lived in East Boston, then Revere where they raised their children, until moving to Everett in 2010. Jerry was a very loving husband & father and instilled moral values & respect in his children. He demonstrated to his family wisdom with his words & actions that he lived by. He was always present in his children’s lives & attended any school or athletic event they were involved in. Jerry was also a man who liked to laugh, joke and have a good time. He was all about being happy and living each day surrounded by the people that he loved. Throughout his life, he was very active & athletic. He enjoyed playing golf as often as he could. He was an avid bowler & was a member of several bowling leagues. He also played in a Men’s over 40 softball league.
He is the beloved husband of 40 years to Carole A. (Nickerson) Pollastrone of Everett. Loving & proud father of Paul Pollastrone of Revere, Gerald l. “Jerry” Pollastrone, Jr. & wife Krista of Moultonborough, NH, Leanne Pollastrone & her companion Victor Calheta of Everett. Adored “Papa J.” of Ayla Leigh. Dear brother of the late Ralph Pollastrone & special uncle of Linda Pignone & husband David, Kenneth Pollastrone & wife Jean & Laurie Pollastrone, all of Florida. He is also lovingly survived by many friends & extended family.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, 51 Blossom St, Boston, MA 02114.
Services
Visiting Hours
Tuesday, December 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Funeral Service
Tuesday, December 28th at 12:15 p.m. in the Funeral Home
Interment
Will be Private
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Thomas E. Doherty
Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107) REVERE on Tuesday, December 21st from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Parking available in the lot left of the Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 758 Salem St., LYNNFIELD on Wednesday, December 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Please meet directly at Church. Per order of the Archdiocese of Boston, masks are required in the Church. Entombment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery – Versailles Mausoleum, Everett.
Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Thomas E. Doherty managed his illness with strength, valor and grace and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. Thomas passed away on December 15, 2021, at the age of 83 years old. On his final day, he was surrounded by his beloved wife of 50 years and his three daughters, who he adored more than anything else in this world. His legacy will live on the hearts and minds of everyone he interacted with. In 1957, he joined the U.S. Army and after his tour was complete, he went and earned his Architectural Degree at Wentworth Institute of Technology and Boston Architectural College. He spent many years working as an Architect and designed many commercial buildings located in Boston, including the Cambridge Court House, and the church where he married his wife. In 1973, he moved on from architecture and found the career that he loved as he joined the Revere Police Department, where he served the community with integrity and honor for thirty-five years. He firmly believed that people deserved a second chance or sometimes even a third and treated everyone he encountered with respect and understanding. He retired as a Sergeant from the Revere Police Department in 2003 and soon thereafter became a United States Marshal and began working at the John Joseph Moakley Courthouse in Boston. Thomas enjoyed life’s simple pleasures. He loved going out for a nice meal with his family, going to the movies, playing the lottery, reading books, watching Fox News and TV documentaries about history, boating at Wingaersheek Beach, coffee dates with his wife and dog Natasha, riding his lawn tractor, investing in the stock market, watching movies, swimming in the ocean and in his pool, diving, shooting at the range, traveling to Florida and Aruba, whiskey toasts with his son-in-law, Jarrod, and playing with his grandchildren who adored their Papa.
Thomas is survived by his beautiful wife Marilyn T. (Prizio) Doherty of Saugus. He is the loving & proud father of Andrea T. Doherty – Marino & husband Anthony L. of Lynnfield, Danielle M. Doherty – Wirwicz & husband Jarrod D. of Middleton & Evelyn T. Doherty – Terfry & husband Christopher M. of Lynnfield. Treasured papa of Angelina TD., Gianna D., Mason J., Thomas J. & John C. and his late Maltese Dog Natasha. Dear brother of Noel F. Doherty & wife Marcia of Woburn & the late James N. Doherty, Jr. & Sheila A. Tomkins. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, friends, fellow Revere Police Officers & U.S. Marshal men & women.
At the family’s request, please omit flowers, remembrances may be made to the Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation by visiting https://www.cncfhope.org.
Services
Visiting Hours
Tuesday, December 21st from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass
Wednesday, December 22nd at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 758 Salem St., Lynnfield
(Please meet directly at Church)
Entombment
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett (Versailles Community Mausoleum)
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Lisa D. Disario
Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, December 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107) Revere for Lisa Daniela Disario, who died on Sunday, December 12th at the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington following a brief illness, she was 38 years old. A Funeral Service will be conducted following the visitation in the Funeral Home at 11:15 am., followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Lisa was born in Boston raised & educated in Revere. She was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 2001. She is a proud graduate of NYU (New York University) where she was during the September 11th attacks and witnessed the World Trade Center horror. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a double minor in Computer Science & Music. Lisa enjoyed the experience of interning for both MTV in NYC and Glamour Magazine. She also was offered a job at Comedy Central for writing which she did not accept. She worked for E-Dialogue for several years as a Software Engineer, then later took a position at Epsilon in Wakefield where she has been for that past ten years. As a young girl, Lisa loved to dance, and she studied dance at the Nicole Zervas Dance Academy for 12 years. She also loved signing in the Choir at Revere High School and journaling. She was always interested in learning about new things that she was inquisitive about. She had a witty sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. She was married to her love & best friend, David A. DiPesa, on June 25, 2016. The couple lived in several areas before moving to Saugus 7 years ago where they made their home. Lisa enjoyed traveling extensively with her husband. They traveled to Europe, Japan, Las Vegas, other U.S. points of interest and their favorite spot was Disney World, just to name a few. Lisa’s passing is far too soon, but she made a deep and profound impact on the people around her. She will always be loved.
She is the beloved daughter of Daniel G. & Nancy L. (Brazzo) Disario of Revere. Loving wife of David A. DiPesa of Saugus. Cherished sister of Daniel E. Disario of Revere. Treasured granddaughter of the late Charles & Rita (Hunt) Brazzo and John & Shirley (Mombourquette) Disario. Dear daughter-in-law of Barbara DiPesa & her late husband Stephen DiPesa & sister-in-law of Danielle DiPesa, both living in Revere. Special niece of many loving aunts & uncles and cousins. She is also lovingly survived by her Green Cheek Conure Kiwi and many friends & colleagues.