Obituaries

Feb 28, 2022

Bonito, Jacqueline "Jackie" of Revere passed away on February 28, 2022 at the age of 88. Born in Seat Pleasant, MD on December 7, 1933. She is preceded in death by her loving mother Juanita (Barger) Edgerly, her beloved husband James Bonito, and her dear brothers James, John, and Alfred Edgerly. Jackie is survived by her many loving nieces, nephews,...

Feb 27, 2022

Salerno, George John Jr. of Revere, formerly of Revere / Salem, passed away suddenly on February 27, 2022. Husband to Carolyn (Baldasaro) Salerno for 25 years and they shared 3 children. He was a devoted father to Michael Salerno of Salem, Robert Salerno of Denver and Karen O'Neil and her husband Michael Pizzo of Kingston. Grandfather of Michael-Derek Salerno, James...

Feb 27, 2022

Codespoti, Helen (Kretz) lifelong resident of Revere passed away on February 27, 2022 at the age of 99. Born in Revere on February 23, 1923 to the late George and Helen (Raymond) Kretz. Beloved wife of the late Samuel F. Codespoti. Dear sister of Cora Mallon and her late husband Jim of ME. Adored aunt of Paula Steverson of Revere,...

Feb 21, 2022

Bucchieri, Salvatore on February 21, 2022 at the age of 95. Born in Mineo, Sicily on September 9, 1926 to the late Rosario and Maria (Bellino) Bucchieri. Beloved husband of 66 years to the late Marianna (Cardello) Bucchieri. Devoted father of Maria Salvatore and her husband John of Westwood. Cherished grandfather of Jake, Georgia, and Zachary. Dear brother of the...

Feb 19, 2022

Filomena "Mea" (Grasso) Emmanuele , of Revere, formerly of Candida, Avellino, Italy on February 19, 2022. Mea was back and forth between the U.S. and Italy for many years finally settling in Revere and becoming a citizen in 1981. Mea enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. Mea and her husband developed a passion for ballroom dancing. She was the...

Feb 17, 2022

Giampietro, Walter of Beverly, formerly of Revere, on February 17, 2022. Loving Husband of 64 years to the late Eva (Conte). Devoted father of Walter Giampietro and his wife Joanna of Danvers, Deputy Chief RFD Anthony Giampietro and his wife Lisa of Groveland, and Maria Manganiello and her husband John of Peabody. Cherished grandfather of Haley, Marissa, Olivia, Anthony, Nico,...

Feb 16, 2022

John T. DiLiegro, Jr. of Revere, passed away after a courageous battle with glioblastoma on February 16, 2022. John was a lifelong Revere resident and was well known and admired by all who knew him. John was a hard working man. He, alongside his father, operated John’s Service Station located on Beach Street, Malden. When not at work you could...

Feb 15, 2022

McKenney, Joseph W. – of East Boston, passed away on February 15, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital at the age of 83. He is survived by his former wife and friend Lee (Kuhse) McKenney. Devoted father of Diane McKenney and Pamela McKenney, of East Boston. Adored grandfather of Dean Tucker and friend of Patrick Tucker, of NH. He was predeceased...

Feb 11, 2022

Aliano, Maria (Costantino) of Revere passed away on February 11, 2022 at the age of 76. Born in Solarino, Sicily on July 8, 1945 to the late Giacomo and Concetta (Gervasi) Costantino. Loving wife of 57 years to Santo Aliano. Devoted mother of Joseph Aliano of Cambridge, and Anna Pepicelli and her husband Joseph of Revere. Dear sister of Lina...

Feb 11, 2022

Grant, Diane M. (Covell) of Revere on February 11, 2022 at the age of 58. Born in Melrose on September 28, 1963 to the late Robert and Carol (Atlas) Covell. Beloved wife of 34 years to Fred Grant. Devoted mother of Sean Grant and his wife Sharon of Revere. Cherished grandmother of Saraya and Scarlett Grant. Dear sister of Karen...

Feb 9, 2022

Castro, Marcelina of Cambridge on February 9,2022. Born in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico to the late Francisco Castro and Tomasa Santos. Marcelina is the beloved mother of Nereida Becerril and her husband Santos Carrasquillo of Newton. Loving grandmother of Santos Carrasquillo III and Amanda Carrasquillo. Dear sister of Ignacia Castro of Springfield , Pedro Castro of NJ, Felipa Castro, Clara...

Feb 9, 2022

Mottola, James of Peabody and formerly of Revere on February 9, 2022, at the age of 52. "Jimmy" was born in Boston on July 30, 1969, to the late Robert E. and Claire (Abruzese) Mottola. He is also preceded in death by his loving grandparents Gertrude and James Abruzese and Lena Mottola. Brother of Robert Mottola and his husband John...

Feb 9, 2022

John "Jackie" G. Blake 85, of Revere, passed away on February 9, 2022, due to complications of Covid-19. Born in Peabody on February 2, 1937 to the late John C. and Ruth M. (Carlin) Blake. Dear brother of Paul Blake and his wife Roberta of Canton, and the late James and Richard Blake. Cherished uncle of Paula Doucette of Portland...

Feb 7, 2022

Baillie, Richard of Derry, NH, formerly of Revere on February 7, 2022 at the age of 53. Born in Malden on November 24, 1968 to David Baillie and Arijana (Holjvo) of Revere. Cherished father of Rachel Baillie of Medford and Rebecca Baillie of Lynn. Dear brother of David Earl Baillie of Lowell. Also survived by his former wife Shannon Baillie...

Feb 7, 2022

Ret. RFD Edmund Bernard Foster of Derry, NH formerly of Revere, MA, passed on February 7, 2022 at the age of 78, surrounded by his loving family.

Edmund was born in Winthrop on December 22, 1943 to the late Retired RFD Lieutenant Bernard and Irene (Harding) Foster. He was a devoted father of Terri Bova and her...

Feb 2, 2022

Giunta, Janice of Brighton on February 2, 2022 at the age of 66. Born in Boston on October 12, 1955 to the late Luigi and Jean (Scarinci) Giunta. Wife of Robert Young of Brighton. Beloved sister of John Giunta and his wife Patricia of Revere, and the late Stephen Giunta, and Carmen Giunta. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends....

Feb 1, 2022

Pepe, Vincenza "Jennie" (Masone) of Revere died peacefully on February 1, 2022 at the age of 98. Born in Boston on July 4, 1923 to the late Rafael and Pasqualina. Beloved wife of the late Dante S. Pepe. Devoted mother to the late Dante A. Pepe. Cherished grandmother of Angelena Cedrone and her husband Vincent of Tewksbury, and William Pepe...

Jan 31, 2022

Cacici, Anita May lifelong resident of Boston's North End passed away at her home on January 31, 2022 at the age of 91. Born in the North End on May 3, 1930 to the late Americo and Josephine (Arigo) Cacici. Cherished sister of Bob Cacici and his wife Marina of Boston's North End, and the late Arthur, Mario and John...

Jan 29, 2022

DiSalvo, Stefano – of Revere, on January 29,2022. Born in San Giuseppe Jato Sicily. Stefano was a blacksmith by trade and for many years worked at Chelsea Tool Sharpening Co. Beloved husband of the late Ignazia (D'Aiello). Devoted father of Gabriella DiSalvo-Fortucci. Loving grandfather of Stephanie Fortucci, all of Revere. Dear brother of Saveria Vassalo and Franco DiSalvo, both of...

Jan 28, 2022

Major Michael C. Mucci (Retired) of Revere and Winthrop passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. Michael was the son of the late Alfred and Gemma Mucci. He was a loving and devoted husband and proud father and grandfather. Michael is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen and his children, Michael Mucci Jr....