Obituaries

Mar 17, 2021

Pallotta, Mario Anthony passed away unexpectedly on March 17th at Melrose Wakefield Hospital of complications from covid. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Claire DeCristoforo Pallotta. Predeceased by his beloved son Kenny (Bear) and his beautiful daughter Karyn and three grandchildren Mario, Cameron, and Synclair. He also leaves behind his brothers Anthony (Cosmo), Louis (Bugsy) Pallotta...

Mar 15, 2021

Nicholas A. Gallo 91 of Billerica passed away on March 15, 2021. Born in Lynn on December 10, 1929 to the late Carmine and Maddalena (Modugno) Gallo. Beloved husband of Rose (Orlandella). Nicholas and Rose resided and raised their 3 children in Lynn before moving to Billerica. Devoted father of Madelene Gallo, Marie Gallo, and Victoria Gallo all of Billerica....

Mar 14, 2021

MOSCATO, Joseph, 83 – of Revere, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2021 surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Mirabella Eclano, Italy on April 18, 1937. Beloved husband of over 43 years to the late Rosamond F. (McInnis) Moscato. Son of the late Michele and Antonina (DeSimone) Moscato. Cherished father of Annette M. Papia and her husband Vincent...

Mar 12, 2021

Buttiri, Kim M. (Mottola) of Groveland passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2021 at the age of 52. Born in Brighton, MA on June 8, 1968 to the late Ronald Francis Mottola Sr. and Anna May (Jiamattei). Beloved wife of Joseph “Joe” Buttiri. She was the devoted mother of Joseph and Joshua Buttiri. Adored sister of Ronald Mottola Jr. and...

Mar 12, 2021

Toomey, Anthony J. Age 19, of Revere formerly of East Boston, suddenly on March 12, 2021. Beloved son of Sherri L Marano of Chelsea, and James M.Toomey and his fiancée Natalie Wiedmann of Lynn. Dear brother of James M. Toomey Jr of East Boston. Nephew to special uncle Alphonse Marano and his aunt Ann Marie. Cherished grandson of Michael D....

Mar 10, 2021

Cecelia Cataldo Latorella (born June 26, 1920) of Peabody Massachusetts, formerly of Winthrop, Massachusetts, died peacefully in her sleep, on March 10, 2021. She lived a long, nearly 101 year, creative life. Cecelia was a gifted artist, poet, and author. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry, her mother, Frances Bolino Cataldo, her father, Joseph Cataldo, and her nephew, Donald...

Mar 10, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Gloria Palleschi (Beatrice) announce her passing on Wednesday March 10 at her home in Revere at the age of 92. Gloria was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. Born on July 4, 1928 to the late Carmine and Antonetta Vigliotta. Beloved wife of the late Charles Palleschi Sr. Devoted...

Mar 9, 2021

OPPITO, Joseph E. – of Revere, passed away on March 9, 2021 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen (McCarthy) Oppito. Cherished son of the late Ernest and Josephine (Cancellieri) Oppito. Dear brother of the late Stephen Guerra. Survived by Jessica Leammon Autilio of Revere. Joe worked for many years as an engineer for General Electric....

Mar 6, 2021

Rife, Cynthia of Revere on March 6, 2021 at the age of 63. Born in Charleston, WV on May 25, 1957 to the late Paul and Eleanor (Banks). Wife of Mark Navarro Sr. of Hyannis. Mother to Mark Navarro Jr., Crystal Navarro, David Navarro, and the late Dorothy Navarro. Dear sister of Paul Rife Jr. and his wife Beverly of...

Mar 2, 2021

John F. X. Hurley of Melrose, formerly of Neponset and Revere, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 2, 2021 after a long illness. John was born in Neponset on July 26, 1936. John proudly served in the Army during the Korean conflict. He was stationed in Berlin where he spent his time wrestling, learning a few...

Mar 1, 2021

Botelho, Richard L. of Worcester formerly of Everett on March 1, 2021 at the age 50. Born in Medford on February 17, 1971. Cherished son of Diane (Malvesti). Dear brother of Mike Malvesti and his wife Sabbay. Also survived by additional family and friends. All services were privately held by the immediate family. Buonfiglio Funeral Home

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Feb 27, 2021

Rogers, Phillip of Cambridge passed away on February 27, 2021 at the age of 62. Born on November 13, 1958 to the late Richard Roy Rogers Sr. and Shirley Ann (Vick). Survived by his loving life partner and mother of his children Laurieann Garrett. Devoted father of Chenelle Rogers and Mark P. Rogers. Cherished grandfather of Jvyon Boisrond-Rogers and Jerai...

Feb 26, 2021

DeMauro, Edward of Revere on February 26, 2021 at the age of 81. Born in Boston on June 7, 1939 to the late Vincent and Jenny (Chiota). Beloved husband of 59 years to Monica (Buettner). Devoted father of Edward DeMauro and his wife Michelle of Revere, and Lauren Wilson and her husband William of Saugus and formerly of Revere. Cherished...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...