Obituaries

Jul 19, 2023

Ennio Bonaventura, of Revere, formerly of Boston's North End, passed away suddenly on July 19, 2023. Born in Italy to the late Crescenzo and Anna (Del Monaco). He was the beloved husband of 31 years to Leslie (Lomba). Devoted father of Matthew Bonaventura of Revere. Dear brother of Angelo and his wife Lidia of Medford, Aldo and his wife Mary...

Jul 15, 2023

Rizzo, Guy of Ashby formerly of Saugus & East Boston, passed away on July 15, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston on October 16, 1927 to the late Diego Rizzo and Maria (Boncore). Beloved husband of 64 years to the late Rose (LaPiana). Devoted father of Diana Baer and her husband Garry of Ashby. Adored grandfather of...

Jul 12, 2023

Charline I. (Pyke) DelVecchio, of Revere, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023 at the age of 94. Daughter of the late Charles and Helene (Hawley) Pyke. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph DelVecchio. Devoted mother of Madaline Rizzo and her late husband Antonio and Leonard DelVecchio. Cherished grandmother of Joanna Rizzo and her wife Jennifer Wells....

Jul 10, 2023

Reiko Gagnon, 86, of Revere formerly of Yokohama, Japan, passed away on July 10, 2023, in Revere, MA. She was born on September 3, 1936.

Survived by her loving family, sons Mark Keane and Erik Gagnon, daughter-in-laws, Pam and Cheryl and her grandchildren Gia, Derek, Nathan, and Blake.

Reiko was a dedicated individual who spent her career...

Jul 9, 2023

Alfonso Alvino, of Wakefield, formerly of Hyde Park and Italy, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023. Born in Avellino, Italy to the late Carmine and Grazia (DaMayo) Alvino. Alfonso immigrated to the US in 1967. He worked extremely hard his whole life, often working 2-3 jobs at a time to provide for his family. Alfonso enjoyed gardening, watching soccer,...

Jul 8, 2023

Peter A. Thomas, 90, of Winthrop, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023. Born in Boston to the late Domenic and Margaret (Peloso) Tamasi. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Longo) for 20 years. Father of Peter Thomas and Loretta Thomas, both of Lynn, and the late Phillip Thomas. Dear brother of Loretta Casale of Kingston NH, Constance Flores...

Jul 8, 2023

John “Jack” James Fitzpatrick, 69, of Revere, formerly of Everett, passed away on July 8, 2023. Jack was a very personable guy who worked for many years as a customer service supervisor at Delta Airlines, where he enjoyed the interactions with customers and co-workers. He worked for Delta from 1978-2008. His great passion in life was music. He loved karaoke...

Jul 6, 2023

Charles Eddie McGriff, of Revere, passed away on July 6, 2023 at the age of 73. Born in Atlanta, GA on December 10, 1949 to his late father Ernest E. McGriff and his late mother Rudene Gazaway (Sims). Lovingly raised by his parents and late stepfather D.W. Gazaway. Beloved husband of Marie (Consolo) McGriff. Devoted father of Angela McGriff of...

Jul 5, 2023

Mr. Moschella’s vistation will take place AT the funeral home prior to the Funeral Mass.

Anthony J. Moschella, of Revere formerly of Chelsea passed away on July 5, 2023 at the age of 91. Born in Chelsea on September 23, 1931 to the late Joseph Moschella and Josephine (Mirabella). Adored father of Michael Moschella of Arlington, and Cathy Wagner...

Jul 4, 2023

Rev. Jack Harold Bird, Jr., of Revere, passed away on July 4, 2023 at the age of 73. Born to the late Linda (McCartney) and Jack H. Bird, Sr. Jack leaves behind his devoted wife, Carol J. (Nelson) Bird and his son, Jack Salvian of California.

A Memorial Service will take place Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM...

Jul 4, 2023

Barbara Ann Roche of Salem on July 4, 2023 at the age of 62. Born on June 8, 1961, to the late Joseph and Mary (Foley) Roche. Cherished mother of Julia Roche of Salem. Devoted sister of Marie Roche of Salem. Barbara graduated from Revere High School in 1979 and went on to receive a B.A in Psychology from Boston...

Jun 27, 2023

Rosalie P. (Tunnera) Moore, of Groveland formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born on April 8, 1933, in East Boston to the late Angelo and Jennie (Puopolo)Tunnera. She lived there until five years ago when she moved to live with her daughter in Groveland.Rosalie was a loving mother...

Jun 26, 2023

Ferrara , Michael of Revere passed away on June 26, 2023 at the age of 87. Born in Casacalenda, Italy on August 16, 1935 to the late Giovanni and Concetta (DiGenova). Beloved husband of 60 years to Anna (Donatone). Devoted father of John Ferrara of Revere, and Joseph Ferrara and his wife Maxine of Georgetown. Cherished grandfather of Téa, Nicoletta,...

Jun 17, 2023

Petitto, Anne "Nancy" (Hickman) of Revere passed away on June 17, 2023 at the age of 82. Nancy was born on May 22, 1941 and grew up in the West End of Boston to the late Roger and Helen (Grigalunis). She dedicated her life to her family and was a pillar of strength and support to her husband of almost...

Jun 15, 2023

Mr. Jean-Philippe H. Wheeler passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the age of 79. Born in Paris, France to the late Heins Becker and Paulette Wheeler. Jean-Philippe lived in Hanover, Germany until he was three and a half before moving to Compi&egravegne, France where he remained until 1959. At this time, he came to the United States and has...

Jun 12, 2023

Michael T. Cafarella, Jr., 46 years old of Saugus, passed away unexpectedly June 12, 2023. Tremendously loved and admired by his father Michael Sr, mother Annette and late mother Patricia. Beloved father of Desiree Cafarella and her fiancé David Agosto, Selina and her husband Wesley, and Niko. Famous loving grandfather of Mason. Loving brother of Daniel and his wife Nicole,...

Jun 10, 2023

Jean Rose (Boccuzzi) DiGiovanni, died peacefully on June 10, 2023 with her loving family at her side. She was the beloved wife of James DiGiovanni to whom she had been happily married for almost 60 years.

Jean was born in Chelsea on July 19, 1942 and later moved to Revere where she grew up. Jean was daughter of the...

Jun 7, 2023

Carmela M. (Merola) Swafford, formerly of Revere and the North End, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the age of 96 in Peabody. Born to the late of Rosina and Angelo Merola. Cherished mother of Rosanne Gelaides and her husband Peter, the late Joseph Swafford and is wife Judy and the late John Swafford. Adored grandmother of Mark Gelaides,...

Jun 5, 2023

Murat Georges of Revere passed away on June 5, 2023 at the age of 84. Born in Penyen, Haiti on July 16, 1938 he was the last of 10 children to the late Auguste Georges and Marie Noelle (Docat). Beloved husband of Jeanine (Jean). He was a loving father of eleven children, Yvon Georges, Mirielle G Charles, Wisner Georges, Marie-Ange...

Jun 3, 2023

Tiago J&uacutenior Ferreira, of Newton formerly of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the age of 39. Son of Maria Auxiliadora Ferreira and Antonio Ananias Ferreira. Proud father of Stephanie and Penelope Ferreira of Newton. Brother of Alcione Simao of Revere and Ivoni Paulino of Engenheiro Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Adored uncle of Cassyo Ferreira, Rebecca Paulino,...