Obituaries

Anthony Alphonse Lavargna Jr.

Feb 25, 2021

Anthony Alphonse Lavargna Jr., of Malden on February 25, 2021 at the age of 60. Born in Chelsea on July 17, 1960 to Anthony Lavargna Sr. of Malden and Patricia Sorrentino (Freda) and her husband Anthony of Plymouth. Devoted father of Robert Lavargna of Imperial Beach, CA. Cherished grandfather of Dominic Lavargna of CA. Dear brother of Leanne Trauger and...

John Alesio Perrella Jr.

Feb 24, 2021

John Alesio Perrella Jr. lifelong resident of Revere on February 24, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 71. Born in Revere on April 30, 1949 to Marie (Frongillo) of Revere and the late John Perrella. Beloved husband of 36 years to the late Janis (Wood). John has spent the last 12 years with his partner Diane...

Joseph "Digger" (Deguglielmo) Williams

Feb 22, 2021

Joseph “Digger” (DeGuglielmo) Williams, 79, of Malden, MA peacefully passed away of natural causes on February 22. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph DeGuglielmo and Maria Assunta (Januario) DeGuglielmo of Revere, MA, siblings Victor DeGuglielmo, Carmine DeGuglielmo, Lucy Cifuni and Jeannie “Chickie” Carbone and wife Lana Canavan Williams. Survived by his children Robert DeGulielmo, Matthew Williams, Amy Neal and grandchildren Jake...

John T Gipson

Feb 22, 2021

Gipson, John T. of Revere on February 20, 2021 Beloved and devoted son of the late John and Catherine (Mckenna) Gipson. Dear brother of William Gipson of NH and Sandra Guarino of Revere. Loving uncle of William Gipson and John Guarino. Also survived by many loving grand nieces, nephews, and cousins. John was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, after his...

William Jay Strong

Feb 16, 2021

RFD William “Billy” Jay Strong Sr. of Revere on February 16, 2021 at the age of 80, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chelsea on June 25, 1940 to the late Leonard and Eva (O’Brien), Bill joined the US Navy on his 17th birthday, and traveled the world until his honorable discharge in 1961. Upon his return to Revere,...

Thomas B. Dinsmore

Feb 15, 2021

Dinsmore, Thomas Boone of Madison, WI formerly of Newton, MA passed away on February 15 2021 at the age of 29. Born in Boston on March 24, 1991 to his loving parents Ann (Reppucci) and Thomas W. Dinsmore. He is survived by his dear brother Michael Dinsmore of Revere. He leaves behind many adoring aunts, uncles, and cousins. Thomas was...

Louis Piccadaci Jr.

Feb 14, 2021

Louis Piccadaci Jr. of Stoneham formerly of the North End on February 14, 2021 at the age of 75. Born in Boston on June 6, 1945 to the late Louis Piccadaci Sr. and Josephine (Macauda). Devoted father of Christine Pesce and her husband Steven of Wakefield, and Louis Piccadaci and his wife Gilda of Wittmann, AZ. Cherished grandfather of Marissa...

James Richard Desantis

Feb 13, 2021

DeSantis, James R. – lifelong resident of Revere passed away on February 13, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 58. Born in Revere on November 13, 1962 to Joseph DeSantis and the late Frances (DePaolo). Cherished father of Rachael DeSantis and longtime friend of her mother, Valerie DiSalvo Green. Dear brother of Joseph DeSantis Sr. of...

Collete (Costello) Grant

Feb 12, 2021

Grant, Collette (Costello) of Revere died on February 12, 2021 unexpectedly at the age of 75. Born in Chelsea on October 15, 1945 to the late Joseph and Yvette (Giguere). Devoted mother of Eric M. Grant and his husband David Finkelstein of Brooklyn, NY, and Heather Ford of Revere. Cherished grandmother of Lynsdale Ford Jr., Sydney, Casey and Zachary Ford....

Filomena Berlangieri

Feb 11, 2021

Filomena Berlangieri of Revere passed away on February 11 peacefully at her home. Filomena was born in San Mauro Cilento, province of Salerno, Italy to the late Giuseppina Paolillo and Francesco Conte. Sister to the late Domenic Conte. She was married to the the late Tullio Berlangieri for 59 years. In 1970, Tullio and his family immigrated to the United...

Evelyn (Fraser) O'Leary

Feb 10, 2021

O’Leary, Evelyn A. (Fraser) of Revere on February 10, 2021, after a long illness. Beloved wife of the late Peter O’Leary. Devoted mother of Richard Nesbitt of Revere, Allan Nesbitt and his wife Sue of Bedford NH, Peter O’Leary Jr of Winthrop, Bonnie Waylein and husband Danny, and Daniel O’Leary all of Revere. Dear sister of Lester Fraser, Donald Fraser...

William "Billy" Conigliaro

Feb 10, 2021

William M. “Billy” Conigliaro, of Beverly, formerly of Revere, on February 10, 2021 at the age of 73. Billy was born in Revere to the late Salvatore and Theresa (Martelli) Conigliaro. He was a graduate of Swampscott High School (Class of ’65), and immediately thereafter, at the age of only eighteen (18) years old, became the first ever draftee of...

Cornelia "Connie" (Rusman) Barrett

Feb 8, 2021

Barrett, Cornelia A. “Connie” (Rusman) passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 8, 2021 at the age of 97. Born in Palisades Park, NJ on September 25, 1923 to the late Henry and Marie (Thomas). Beloved wife of 30 years to the late Richard “Dick” Barrett. Devoted mother of Cornelia L. “Connie” Barrett and her husband Bruce Fraidowitz...

Michael C. Church

Feb 7, 2021

Church, Michael C. – of Salem, at the age of 64. A kind and gentle soul with a big heart, Michael passed away peacefully on February 7th. He was born March 14, 1956 in In Palo Alto, California to the late Bernice Sweeney Church. He was the father of Michael Jr., Seneca Bryson, Patrice Bryson, Natasha Bryson, Christina, John and...

Liri (Kraja) Gjinishi

Feb 5, 2021

GJinishi, Liri (Kraja) of Winthrop formerly of Durres, Albania. At home surrounded by her loving family, on February 5, 2021 Beloved wife of Sami GJinishi. Devoted mother of Edlir Gjinishi and his wife Alma of Toronto, Eltona Musaku and her husband Ilir of Winthrop, and Anisa Gjinishi of Winthrop. Cherished grandmother of Uajda Musaku, Brandon Musaku, Erin Gjinishi, and Leart...

Antoinette (Nesci) Brandano

Feb 4, 2021

Antoinette (Nesci) Brandano lifelong resident of Revere passed peacefully at the age of 100 on February 4, 2021. Ann was born in Revere on March 12, 1920 to the late Elizabeth (Puzzella) and Domenic Nesci. Beloved & Devoted wife of the late Peter Brandano with who she shared 38 years of marriage, and widow of the late Albert Lepore. Ann’s...

Robert Sanecchiaro

Feb 4, 2021

Buonfiglio Funeral Home

Phone: (781) 284-3376

Address: 128 Revere Street Revere MA,

Website: https://www.buonfiglio.com

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Jose A. Oliva

Feb 3, 2021

Jose A. Oliva Varela, 59, of Boston passed away on February 3, 2021. Born in Lima Peru, at the age of 19 arrived here to Boston, MA. Jose Angel was the beloved son of Jose D. Oliva and Luz A. Varela and brother to Flor Oliva Roman and her husband Eduardo Roman, Sister Bettina Oliva and his Brother Ronald Oliva...

Robson Jose Rocha

Feb 2, 2021

Robson Jose Rocha of Ashland formerly of Colatina, Espirito Santo, Brazil suddenly on February 2, 2021 Devoted husband of Luciana (Pirolla). Beloved son of Mario Jose and Elvira (Honorato) Da Rocha. Loving father and step father of Bruna Mattos, Amanda Pirolla Biagi, and Ekthor Pirolla Biagi. Also survived by many loving family members in Brazil. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic,...

Robert "Bob" Roberto

Jan 30, 2021

Roberto, Robert “Bob” Of Revere on January 30,2021 at the age of 80. Loving husband of the late Angela (Diecidue) Roberto. Beloved son of the late Angelo H. Roberto and his wife Mildred F. (Salamone). Devoted father of AnnMarie Lepore of Revere, Robert Roberto and his wife Cheryl of Saugus, Lisa Rusconi of Revere, and Michael Roberto and his wife...