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John  Joseph Harkins

John Joseph Harkins

Aug 29, 2020

Harkins, John J. (Ret. Revere Police) a lifelong resident of Revere passed away at the age of 83 on August 29, 2020. Beloved husband of 64 years to Elaine (Colella). Devoted father of John M. Harkins and his wife Michelle of Andover, and Michael J. Harkins and his wife Mary of Saugus. Cherished grandfather of Jareth Harkins and his wife...

James Arthur Edward Buckley

James Arthur Edward Buckley

Aug 29, 2020

Buckley, James Arthur Edward of Revere passed away at home on August 29, 2020 at the age of 68. Born in Revere on March 21, 1952 to the late Marcus G. Buckley and Lucy (Movsesian). He was the dear brother of Marcus F. and his wife Sue of Yarmouth Port, Scott and his wife Kay of Plymouth, and Bruce and...

Doreen Bokarvich

Doreen Bokarvich

Aug 22, 2020

Bokarvich, Doreen of Revere passed away August 22, 2020 at the age of 74. Born on August 30, 1945 to the late Alexander Bokarvich and Dora (Rossetti). She was the devoted mother of William Bokarvich and John Bokarvich, both of Revere. Dear sister of Judi Brusard and John Tora. Doreen grew up on Vane Street in Revere and then went...

Michael  Francis Giarla

Michael Francis Giarla

Aug 13, 2020

Giarla, Michael Francis of Revere formerly of Boston’s North End passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 13, 2020 at the age of 96. Born in Boston on December 2, 1923 to the late Michael and Consiglia (Melillo). Married for 49 years to his late wife Columbina (DiMaina). Devoted father of Celia Diakogeorgiou and her fiancé Robert Stegmaier...

Susan  Beth (Stolman)  Digregorio

Susan Beth (Stolman) Digregorio

Aug 7, 2020

On August 11, 1945 our beloved Susan was born in Boston, Massachusetts and introduced to the world as Susan Beth Stolman, daughter of Allie and Ruthie Stolman, and baby sister of Margie (Stolman) Alberti. Susan’s roots began on Anderson Street in The West End (Beacon Hill) in a row of brick apartment buildings just across from her grandparents, Bucky and...

John Bulwer

John Bulwer

Jul 27, 2020

Bulwer, John of Revere passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 27, 2020 at the age of 78. Born in Queens, NY on May 24, 1942 to the late Edward and Natalie (Melacheski) Bulwer. Beloved husband of the late Janet (Bubluski) Bulwer. Devoted father of John Bulwer of Peabody, Kimberly Ann Federico of Peabody, and Robin Frogner and...

Aldo Difranco

Aldo Difranco

Jul 25, 2020

DiFranco, Aldo of Revere passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2020 at the age of 32. Born in Malden on August 26, 1987. He is survived by his caring mother Susan Lopes of Revere. Aldo was the devoted father of Alani DiFranco and her mother Stephanie Quinn of Chelsea. Cherished grandson of Lidia Lopes and her late husband Luis, and...

Robert  "Bob" Allen

Robert "Bob" Allen

Jul 22, 2020

Allen, Robert of Peabody and formerly of Saugus and Harwich passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on July 22, 2020 at the age of 90. Known as Bob, he was the son of the late Alfred Allen Sr. and Mary (Caissie). Bob was the beloved husband of 66 years to the love of his life Dolores (Magno) Allen. A...

Arthur Romano

Arthur Romano

Jul 22, 2020

Romano, Arthur of Revere on July 22, 2020 at the age of 70. Born in Everett on September 22, 1949 to Edith (DiOrio) Romano and the late Arthur Romano. Cherished brother of Donna LeBlanc and her husband Ed of Revere. Adored uncle of Samantha LeBlanc of CO, Anastasia LeBlanc of Revere, Arrielle LeBlanc-Pagan and her husband Luis of Revere and...

William  "Billy" Gulla

William "Billy" Gulla

Jul 21, 2020

Gulla, William “Billy” lifelong resident of Revere passed away suddenly on July 21, 2020 at the age of 52. Born in Revere on April 5, 1968 to Linda (Tempesta) Gulla and the late Joseph Gulla. He is survived by his beloved life partner of 23 years Marisa Birritteri. Devoted father of his twin daughters Jayla and Gianna Gulla. Billy is...

Frances  T. (Elliott)  Fisher

Frances T. (Elliott) Fisher

Jul 21, 2020

Frances T. (Elliott) Fisher – of Revere, July 21, 2020 at 90 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Arthur W. Fisher. Cherished mother of Robert Fisher, David Fisher, both of Billerica , Keith Fisher of Revere and the late Kevin, Arthur and Gail Fisher. Adored grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 13. Due to the ongoing restrictions with...

David Powell

David Powell

Jul 15, 2020

David Norman Powell was known to many as either Dave, Uncle Dave, Uncle David, or Dad; and known to one as Husband. On July 15, 2020, with his wife by his side, he peacefully returned home. David was born in Boston, MA on September 22, 1957 to the late Samuel and late Mamie Powell. David is the fifth of eight...

Frederick  Lauriston Wales

Frederick Lauriston Wales

Jul 13, 2020

Wales, Frederick Lauriston “Fritz” of Revere passed away surrounded by his family on July 13, 2020 at the age of 86. Born in Springfield, MA on June 14, 1934 to the late John G. and Anna (Renison) Wales. Beloved husband of 50 years to Carol (Brauer). Devoted father of Christopher Wales and his wife Amanda of Athol, and Lisa Sinopoli...

Jeffrey Jean-Charles

Jeffrey Jean-Charles

Jul 11, 2020

Jean-Charles, Jeffrey of Everett passed away on July 11, 2020 at the age of 31. Born in Boston on February 17, 1989. He was the cherished son of Micheline Jean-Charles of Everett. Adored father of Nasir Jean-Charles. Dear brother of Fara Maurice of Everett, Wilhelm Maurice of Amityville NY, Stanley Jean-Charles of UT, Eureka Ravilus of Brooklyn NY, Vanessa Fernandes...

Ernest  Louis Sacco

Ernest Louis Sacco

Jul 8, 2020

Ernest L. Sacco, Jr. – of Revere, July 8, 2020 at the age of 57. Devoted son of the late Ernest Sr. and Frances (Limoli) Sacco. Dear brother of the late Kenneth J. Kennedy. Adored uncle of Lisa Kennedy and Brigit Kennedy, both of Revere. Cherished nephew of John Limoli and Jennifer Sclafani. Ernie is also lovingly survived by many...

James  "Jim" Furlong

James "Jim" Furlong

Jul 7, 2020

James (Jim) P. Furlong passed away in peace on July 7, 2020. He was born, June 10, 1939 in Medford, MA. He was a devoted Uncle to his nephew James Alberetti and his wife Maria and a beloved great Uncle to his great niece’s Ava and Tess Alberetti. Also survived by many loving cousins and friends. Jim attended St. Joseph’s...

Ann Festa

Ann Festa

Jul 6, 2020

Festa, Ann of Revere unexpectedly on July 6, 2020 Devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Camille (Esposito) Festa. Beloved wife of Dan Mello. Dear sister of Joseph Festa jr and his wife Elaine of Revere and John Festa and his wife Jamie of Lynnfield. Cherished aunt of Joseph III, Gerard, Morgan, and John Jr. Great aunt of Camden, Calee...

Keith  E. Koeferl

Keith E. Koeferl

Jul 4, 2020

Keith Edward Koeferl, 45, formerly of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away after a long illness in Revere, Massachusetts on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Born in Waukegan, Illinois on September 16, 1974, Keith was a graduate of Holy Rosary Parish School, Salesianum School and the University of Notre Dame. He recently completed a graduate level course at Harvard University. Keith was employed...

John  R. Lunde

John R. Lunde

Jul 1, 2020

Lunde, John R. of Chelsea, formerly of East Boston and Revere passed away on July 1, 2020 at the age of 81. Devoted son of the late Albert and Helen (MacEachern) Lunde. Beloved father of Helen Lunde of Charlotte, NC and John R. Lunde II of Revere. Dear brother of Lois Pagliuca and her late husband Emelio, Dolores Ricciardi and...

Rita (Santoli)  Padova

Rita (Santoli) Padova

Jun 26, 2020

Padova, Rita (Santoli) of Revere at the age of 98 on June 26, 2020. Born in Boston on July 23, 1921 to the late Nicola Santoli and Theresa (Selvitella) Santoli. Beloved wife of 53 years to the late James Padova. Devoted mother of the late Lorraine Padova, and James Padova and his surviving wife Bernice of FL. Cherished grandmother of...