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Richard J. Malatesta, Sr.

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, July 13th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Malatesta, Richard J. Sr.Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere for Richard J. Malatesta, who died on Thursday, July 9th at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a lengthy illness. His Funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, July 14th at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St., Revere at 10:30 a.m.

 

Born in Somerville, he was raised and educated in Medford. He was a 1944 alumnus of Medford High School. Soon after graduation, he entered the US Navy in August 1944 and served until June of 1946, commissioned as a Quartermaster, 3rd Class. Richard came to live in Revere over 65 years ago. His career with the Norton Company of Newton spanned over 40 years. There he served as a General Foreman for several years. Norton Company specialized in metal fabrication and there Richard became a licensed metallurgist. After retirement, he was able to spend more time with his family, especially his grandchildren, always a joy. His retirement afforded him an opportunity to become more active in several fraternal organizations, the Giuseppe Mazzini Lodge- Sons of Italy, Revere, the Revere Loyal Order of the Moose #1272 and the Medford American Legion Post. Richard was an avid fisherman and hunter as well as a competitive bowler, winning many championships and being awarded numerous trophies.

 

Richard was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn A. (Morgan) Malatesta, who passed in December of 1996. He was the devoted father of Mark W. Malatesta and his former wife Donna Malatesta, both of Hamilton, Joan M. Cataldo and her husband Steven W., Edward F. Malatesta, all of Revere and James F. Malatesta and his wife Amelia of Boxford and the late Richard J. Malatesta, Jr. and Robert J. Malatesta. He is the cherished grandfather of Lauren Cataldo and Lindsey Cataldo, both of Revere, Mark S. Malatesta of Hamilton, Steven J. Cataldo of Revere, Nicole Sargent and her husband William of Hamilton, Bianca Malatesta of Hamilton, Desiree Iacobucci of Reading, Alexis and Cole Malatesta of Boxford. Richard is also lovingly survived by 2 great-grandchildren, Genevieve Cataldo and Hunter Sargent. He was the dear friend and loving companion to the late Barbara O’Connor of Winthrop. Many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews survive him. Richard was the last remaining sibling to his family. He was the dear brother of the late Charles, Buddy, Edward Malatesta, Marion Smith and Lois Treem.

Services

Visiting Hours

Monday, July 13th from 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Tuesday, July 14th at 10:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett

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

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  1. Sandy Byers
    Jul 12 2015

    My Dear Sweet Uncle and wonderful Godfather. You always made me feel so special ever since the day I was born you filled my life with such wonderful memories to cherish. You may be gone but you will live on in my heart forever.

    God Bless you and Rest in Peace My Dear Uncle Rich until we all meet again. love you forever

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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.