Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Revere MA, Suffolk County and Surrounding Cities

James  Vincent Amato

James Vincent Amato

Oct 2, 2017

Amato, James V. 92, died peacefully at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center of Revere early morning on Monday, October 2, 2017. He was formerly of Lynn. He was the husband of the late Lorraine Frances (Deveney) Amato. James was born in Revere April 7, 1925 to the late Samuel and Dominica (Sarea) Amato where he was raised and went to...

Tania Torres

Tania Torres

Oct 1, 2017

Torres, Tania of Revere on October 1, 2017 at the age of 39. Loving daughter of Virgilio Torres and Hucrecia Ventura of Revere. Cherished sister of Wilfrido, Jorge, Virgilio, Felix, Flor Angel, Freddy, Virginia, Danny and Denny Torres. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere St,...

Van "Spike" Michael Fitzgerald

Van "Spike" Michael Fitzgerald

Sep 27, 2017

Fitzgerald, Van Michael “Spike” of Lynn formerly of Revere on September 27, 2017. Spike was a loving son, brother, and uncle. His love for football transcended every Sunday where he, his brother, his friends and deceased father shared their passion for the game. Spike attended Revere High School, Class of 2005, where he loved playing football #23. He was a...

Anthony "Tony" Albert Albano

Anthony "Tony" Albert Albano

Sep 25, 2017

Albano, Anthony Albert “Tony” of Revere at the age of 94 on September 25, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Mary E. Albano (Sullivan). Loving son of the late Vincent and Maria Albano. Devoted father of the late Anthony L. Albano. Dear brother of late Alexander, Carmen, Michelina Smith, Rose Gudewich and Clara J. Finocchio. Also survived by many loving...

Angelina (Spellino)  Digregorio

Angelina (Spellino) Digregorio

Sep 22, 2017

DiGregorio, Angelina (Spellino) resident of the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home previously of Revere on September 22, 2017 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Mario DiGregorio Jr. Devoted mother of Anthony DiGregorio and wife Judith of Winthrop, Michael DiGregorio and wife Patricia of Revere, and Josephine and husband Kenneth. Loving daughter of the late Anthony and Eleanor...

Helen (Marmaud)  Pompeo

Helen (Marmaud) Pompeo

Sep 17, 2017

Pompeo, Helen (Marmaud) of Groveland formerly of Revere and East Boston on September 17, 2017 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of 40 years to the late Livio Pompeo. Devoted mother of AnnMarie Dalton and her late husband Thomas of Groveland, Olivia Blanchette and husband Dennis of Revere, Joanne Quigley and her late husband John of Revere, Stephen Pompeo...

Corinne (Santarpio)  Portalla

Corinne (Santarpio) Portalla

Sep 17, 2017

Portalla, Corrine (Santarpio) of Saugus formerly of Revere after a long illness on September 17, 2017. Beloved wife of Donald F Portalla Sr. Devoted mother Edward and fiancé Joanne Martiniello of Revere, Vincent “GIGI” and fiancé Rosa Galvao of Nahant, Donald Jr and his wife Joyce of East Boston, Kim Portalla and fiancé Gerard Tholen and the late Louis Portalla....

Denise (Zankowski)  Winter

Denise (Zankowski) Winter

Sep 16, 2017

Denise A. (Zankowski) Winter passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 16 at Tufts Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was 65 years old. A lifelong resident of Revere, Denise attended local schools, graduating from Revere High School. She attended and graduated from the Chandler School for Women in Boston, with a degree in business. She worked in Boston...

Joesph  "Digger" Szweda  Sr.

Joesph "Digger" Szweda Sr.

Sep 16, 2017

Szweda, Joseph E. Sr. “Digger” Of Malden, age 99, on September 16th, 2017. Loving husband of the late Patricia (Field) Szweda. Beloved father of Joseph Szweda Jr., David Szweda and his wife Lovey, Michael Szweda and his wife Jane and there late son Michael Szweda Jr, Deborah Teneriello and her husband Ralph, and the late Maureen Szweda. Cherished grandfather of...

Alphonse  "Al" Recchia

Alphonse "Al" Recchia

Sep 16, 2017

Recchia, Alphonse “Al” of Revere on September 16, 2017 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of 54 years to Cynthia Recchia (Paventi). Devoted father of Cynthia Graff and husband Jeffrey of Lynnfield, and Julia Bisconti and husband Nicholas of Lynnfield. Dear brother of John Recchia and his late wife Angela, and the late Peter, Alfred and Giulio Recchia. Cherished...

Joseph  "Joe" Quarantello

Joseph "Joe" Quarantello

Sep 14, 2017

Joseph William Quarantello,Sr. passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 14 at age 82 surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born September 10,1935 in Revere, MA, the son of William and Mary (Beatrice) Quarantello, and lived his entire life there. He was a graduate of Revere High School, class of 1954. Joe’s whole career was spent in insurance...

Gabriel Vargas

Gabriel Vargas

Sep 13, 2017

Vargas, Gabriel of Revere formerly of Chelsea and Puerto Rico at home surrounded by his family on September 13, 2017. Beloved husband of Julia (Cortes). Devoted father of Miguel Vargas of Puerto Rico, Teresa Ruiz of Malden, Iris Sevilla of FL, Rafael Vargas of Revere, Hector Vargas of Revere, Luis Vargas of Chelsea, Maria Ortiz of Chelsea, Reynaldo Vargas of...

Barbara  K Terminiello

Barbara K Terminiello

Sep 12, 2017

Terminiello, Barbara K. (Frye) of Revere on September 12, 2017. Beloved wife of 65 yrs. to retired Revere Police Officer Albert J. Devoted mother of Albert Jr and his companion Rose Speranza-Pelligrino and Richard and his Companion Carolyn Zidel all of Revere. Loving grandmother of Jennifer, Jodi, Richard Jr, Tina, Tara,and Lauren.Great grandmother Ashley, Anthony, Samantha, Domenic, Tony, Alivia, Sofia,...

Roger Dragani

Roger Dragani

Sep 10, 2017

Dragani, Roger of Amesbury formerly of Peabody and Revere on September 10, 2017. Devoted father of Roger Dragani Jr and wife Dominica of Salem NH, Nathan Dragani of Danvers, Tabitha, Amanda and Olivia Dragani all of Salem. Cherished grandfather of Gabby, Gabriella and Giuseppe. Dear brother of Marianne Draper of Amesbury, Colette Molineaux of Dalton, Edward Dragani and Nikki Luti....

Annamay (Moccia)  Disalvo

Annamay (Moccia) Disalvo

Sep 9, 2017

DiSalvo, Annamay (Moccia) of Revere at the age of 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 9, 2017. Annamay was born March 7, 1929 and was raised in Revere. She attended Revere High School and was captain of the cheerleading squad. After graduation she worked both in the Revere School system and Revere City Hall. Annamay was the wife of...

Paul  Richard Schroeter  Jr.

Paul Richard Schroeter Jr.

Sep 6, 2017

Schroeter, Paul Jr. of Buzzards Bay on September 6, 2017 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Wilson). Devoted father of Lee and his wife Jennie of MD and Susan and her husband Robert of Revere. Son of the late Paul and Johanna (Thiele). Dear brother of the late Isabel Young. Cherished grandfather of Kristofer, Kenny,...

Paul R. "The Greek" Kretas

Paul R. "The Greek" Kretas

Sep 1, 2017

Kretas, Paul R. (The Greek) -4.23.1951 – 9.1.2017 at the Age of 66. The strongest man we ever met left this earth surrounded by family and friends. He leaves behind his beloved wife Elaine (Santella) Kretas, his son Christopher P. Kretas, his daughter Tara Ragucci and son in law Louis Ragucci. His brother George Kretas and wife Maria. His beloved...

Rosalia  "Rose" (Gambino)  Friscia

Rosalia "Rose" (Gambino) Friscia

Aug 31, 2017

Friscia, Rosalia “Rose” of Revere formerly of NY on August 31, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Charles Friscia. Loving daughter of the late Guiseppi and Martha Gambino (Lentini). Devoted mother of Patricia Franzosa of Peabody, Camille DelloIacono and husband Michael of Revere and Michael Friscia and wife Marci Malone MD of NY. Cherished grandmother of Joseph and his wife...

John Belfiore

John Belfiore

Aug 30, 2017

Belfiore, John Sr of Malden formerly of Revere on August 30, 2017 at the age of 99. Beloved son of the late Ralph and Margaret Belfiore. Long time companion of Eleanor Simone. Predeceased by his brothers Michael, Ralph and George. John was a Seaman 2nd class for the United States Navy during WWII. After leaving the navy he became a...

Eleanor (Steriti)  Misci

Eleanor (Steriti) Misci

Aug 28, 2017

Misci, Eleanor (Steriti) of Peabody and formerly of Lynnfield and Revere on August 28, 2017 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Attorney Mario Misci. Devoted mother of Richard Misci and his wife Susannah of North Andover and the late William Misci and his surviving wife Paula of Peabody. Loving daughter of the late Albert and Theresa...