Obituaries

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,...

Jun 2, 2023

Our Beloved father, Joseph A. DeSantis, 67, of Revere, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in his home on June 2, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Boston on September 4th, 1955, to Joseph A. DeSantis Sr. and the late Frances DePaolo DeSantis, he was the adored father of Joey DeSantis and his wife Erin DeSantis, Jack DeSantis and his...

Jun 1, 2023

Anthony T. Puopolo, lifelong resident of Revere, passed away on June 1st, 2023 at the age of 86. Born in East Boston on September 15, 1937. Father of Richard Puopolo and his wife Barbie of East Boston, and the late Christopher Puopolo. Brother of Donald Puopolo Sr. and his late wife Bettina. Also survived by nephews Donald Puopolo Jr. and...

May 30, 2023

John D. King of Revere passed away on Tuesday May 30, 2023 at age 69. Loving husband of Paula (DeFronzo) for over 42 years. Devoted father of Sean King and Patrick King. Dear brother of Karen Dellolio and her husband Timothy, Paul King and his late wife Lorna, Denise King and her partner Chris, Gary King and his wife Karen,...

May 29, 2023

Nelson James Smith, 68, of Nashua, New Hampshire, passed away on May 29, 2023 while vacationing in Santorini, Greece. He was born on July 26, 1954 in Jacksonville, North Carolina to James and Mary Smith. Nelson was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Dorothy Bruno. He is survived by his daughter, Kim Schultz and her husband Greg...

May 28, 2023

Arthur K. Guinasso of Revere passed away peacefully after a long battle with diabetes on Sunday May 28, 2023 at age 59. Born in Boston to Arthur F. and Linda (Benedict) Guinasso. He was the beloved father of the late Travis Guinasso. Dear brother of Kim Garofalo of Miami, and Karin Atsales of Lynnfield. Cherished uncle of Domenic Arthur Garofalo,...

May 27, 2023

Colarusso, Carmine A. of Revere, MA.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving children after a brief illness on May 27, 2023 at the age of 88.

Born in Apice, a Province of Benevento, Italy on August 29, 1934 to the late Pompeo and Francesca Colarusso. Carmine married the love of his life in 1960, immigrated to...

May 25, 2023

Bernice J. DeSisto, lifelong resident of Revere passed away on May 25, 2023 at the age of 84. Born in Revere on August 31, 1938 to the late Albert DeSisto and Josephine (Brunniccini). Dear brother of Paul DeSisto and his husband Scott of Lynn, James DeSisto of Revere, and the late Joseph and Robert DeSisto, and Marie Morris. Also survived...

May 23, 2023

Daniel A. Cataldo, of Revere, formerly of Boston's North End passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 23, 2023. Loving son of the late Giacomo and Lucia (D'Angelis) Cataldo. Beloved husband of the late Carol Ann (Imperato). Devoted father of Daniel A. Cataldo, Jr. and his wife Adele, Christine Marks and her husband Robert Jr. and Tracy D'Elia and her husband...

May 19, 2023

Domenic V. Rossetti, of Saugus formerly of Revere, passed away on May 19th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was the cherished son of the late Domenic and Lucy Rossetti. The beloved husband of the late Genie Rossetti. Dedicated father of Carol Mangiero and her husband David of Hollywood, Florida, Linda Wilson of Saugus, Billy Rossetti of Revere, Domenic...

May 18, 2023

Fantasia, Carolina A. of Tewksbury formerly of Revere passed away on May 18, 2023 at the age of 77. Born in Everett on April 18, 1946 to the late Pellegrino Fantasia Sr., and Angelina (Ciardi). Beloved wife of the late James Sylvester. Dear sister of Angelina Martins and her husband John Martins Sr. of Wilmington, and Pellegrino Fantasia and his...

May 18, 2023

Carmen A. Ventola, Sr., of Boston's North End, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at age 90. Born in Boston to the late Antonio and Marianna (DeMarco) Ventola. He was the beloved father of Carmen A. Ventola, Jr. of Winchester and Steven Ventola and his wife Tara of Everett. Cherished grandfather of Christopher Ventola of Woburn. Dear brother...

May 18, 2023

Edward A. Sasso, retired Chief of Police of Revere, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023. Born in Boston to the late Peter and Sophie (DeMatties) Sasso. He was the beloved husband of Merrilee (Mannone). Devoted father of Lucille Sasso, Jean Griffin and her husband John, and step-son Louis A. Caputo and his wife Kelly. Dear brother of Robert Sasso,...