David White
International Wool Broker
David J. White of Point of Pines Revere died on December 10 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 83 years old.
Born in Arlington, he was a US Air Force veteran of World War II, an International Wool Broker and the proprietor of DJ White Company.
He was the beloved husband of Teresa (Masella), the devoted father of David and his wife, Shirley, of Andover, Catherine Dolliver and her husband, Stephen, of Everett and Debora White of Revere. He is also survived by four loving grandchildren.
His Funeral will be held from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St., Revere, on Friday, December 18 at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony’s Church at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Puritan Lawn Cemetery. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For guest book and flowers, please visit: www.Buonfiglio.com
Carmella Rowland
Of New York, formerly of Revere
Carmella R. (Rubbicco) Rowland of Utica, NY, formerly of Revere, died on December 11.
She was the daughter of the late Katherine and Frank Rubbicco; beloved mother of Susan Walge and her husband, Ernie, of Revere, Diane Adams and Michell LaFluer of Utica, NY; dear sister of Isbell (Bella) Sfinas of Utica, NY, Marie (Katy) Cataldo, Rosemary Geis and her husband, Larry, of Revere, Joan O’Connell of Norwood and the late Lena Solemina, Frank Jr., Vincent and Philip Rubbicco; grandmother of five and great grandmother of 15.
William Fagan
Arlington resident
William E. Fagan of Arlington died on December 13.
A US Navy veteran of World War II, he was the beloved husband of Carole L. (Letterio) Fagan; father of Carla Baer and her husband, Dr. J. Kevin Baer, of Bedford and Lisa Fagan of Revere; grandfather of Jacqueline, Juliana and Jameson Baer; brother of the late Dorothy Joly and he is also survived by his numerous nieces and nephews. He was the brother-in-law of Charlotte MacDonough, Norma Sawyer and the late Geraldine Valentino and her husband, Frank Valentino, the late Jacqueline Juliano and the late Ellen Carceo.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass today, Wednesday, at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, Arlington. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to: American Red Cross of MA, P.O.Box 51547, Boston, MA 02205 or American Parkinson’s Disease Association, 72 Concord East St., C3, Boston, MA 02118.
Phyllis Dent
St. Anthony’s Parish Devotee
Phyllis (Ferragamo) Dent, formerly of Revere, died in Saugus on December 13. She was 80 years old.
She was a long time devotee of St Anthony’s Parish Community to which she and her late husband, Benny, generously gave their time and support.
The wife of the late Benjamin R. Dent, she was the devoted mother of Mary E. D’Olimpio and her husband, Paul F. Sr., of Saugus and Darlene L. Saunders and her husband, James, of Danvers; cherished grandmother of P.J. and Maria D’Olimpio and Lauren Selvitella, all of Saugus, and Joseph Selvitella of New York; dear sister of Lillian Gonzalez of North Reading, Joanne Ferragamo of Peabody, Ralph Ferragamo of Revere and the late Anthony, Joseph A., Christopher, John Jr. and Lillian Ferragamo. She is also lovingly survived by her sisters in law, Annette Ferragamo of Raynham and Maryanne Ferragamo of Malden and many nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral will be held from the Porcella Funeral Home, 876 Winthrop Ave (Beachmont) Revere on Thursday, December 17 at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere at 10 a.m. Visiting hours are today, Wednesday only, from 5 to 9 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to All Care Hospice, 16 City Hall Sq, Lynn, MA 01901. For directions, please visit: www.bisbeeporcella.com.
Elizabeth LeClair
Member of Ladies Auxiliary of Revere Moose
Elizabeth A. (Cobb) LeClair of Revere, formerly of Chelsea, died on December 13.
A member of the Revere Loyal Order of Moose Ladies Auxiliary, she was the beloved wife of the late Edward; devoted mother of Helene Sullivan of Revere, Kevin of Tewksbury, Michael J. of Louisiana, David of Iowa and the late Edward Jr.; dear sister of the late Robert Cobb, Mary Jo Gallant and Helene Zuccaro and is also survived by 11 loving grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services in the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St., Revere will be held today, Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Leukemia Society of MA, 9 Erie Drive, Natick, MA 01760-1312. For guest book or flowers, visit www.Buonfiglio.com
Denise Hurley-Mullaly
Retired Chelsea Schools Director of Special Education
Denise J. Hurley-Mullaly of Revere and Marblehead died after a brief illness at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on December 12. She was 63 years old.
Born in Chelsea, she was an educator and Director of Special Education in the Chelsea School System for more than 36 years until her retirement in 2004.
She was the wife of Robert W. Mullaly; beloved niece of Virginia Day of Winchester, Loretta Martin of New Hampshire and David Finlay; grandmother of Tanner and Cullen Mullaly; dear friend of Rosemarie DeFelice of Revere and Lois Albano Sweder of Waltham and is also lovingly survived by many cousins, friends and colleagues.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend her funeral from the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, Chelsea on Thursday, December 17 at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in St. Michael the Archangel Chapel on the Campus of the Chelsea Soldiers Home, 91 Crest Avenue, Chelsea at 10 o’clock. Visiting Hours in the Smith Funeral Home will be today, Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Services will conclude with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Expressions of sympathy in her name may be made to the Chelsea High School Scholarship Fund, 299 Everett Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150. To send a message of condolence to her family, please visit www.smithfuneralhomes.com
Domenica Birritteri
Somerville resident
Domenica (Marino) Birritteri of Somerville, formerly of East Boston, died on December 12.
The beloved wife of the late Ferdinando Birritteri with whom she shared 60 years of marriage, she was the loving mother of Maria Armata and her husband, Frank, and Josephine Cicerone, all of Somerville, Rosaria Buiguez and her husband, Alex, of France and Sabastian "Sibby" Birritteri and his wife, Michele, of Saugus; dear sister of Angelina Parente of Augusta Sicily; cherished grandmother of 17 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Her Funeral will be held from Vazza’s "Beechwood" Funeral Home, 262 Beach St., Revere today, Wednesday, at 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Catherine of Genoa Church, 125 Summer St., Somerville at 11 a.m. Entombment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. For directions and guest book, please visit: www.vazzafunerals.com
Clementina Nardo
Charlestown resident
Clementina "Tina" (Costa) Nardo of Charlestown died on December 11.
She was the beloved mother of Richard H. Claudio of Vassalboro, Maine and Robert J. Parise of Revere; loving grandmother of Patricia Bailey of Newport, RI, Jacki Jones of Maynard, Tracy Claudio of Billerica, Richard Claudio of Portland, Maine and Robert Parise of Revere and is also survived by one great grandchild.
Her Funeral will be from the John H. Sawyer Funeral Home, 329 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, today, Wednesday, December 16 at 8:40 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Francis de Sales Church at 9:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Boston. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Zelma Lacey House, c/o Tina Nardo, 9 West School Street, Charlestown, MA 02129.
George Ross Jr.
RHS Star Basketball Player, Hood’s Milk Retiree
George Edgar Ross Jr. of White Horse Beach (Plymouth), formerly of Winchester and Revere, died on December 12.
Mr. Ross was raised in Revere and attended Revere High School where he was one of the star basketball athletes. Mr. Ross later attended Northeastern University where he studied economics. He met Helen Dorothy Collins when he was 15 years old and they married seven years later.
Mr. Ross served in World War II as a machinist for the U.S Navy after which he and his wife, Helen, settled in Winchester where they raised their six children. Mr. Ross was active in the Winchester community as a little league baseball coach and served at St. Mary’s Church as the President of the Holy Name Society, a second order Knight of Columbus, a head usher, as well as sang in the men’s choir. He was employed at Hood’s Milk for 35 years when he retired.
In 1990, Mr. Ross and his wife moved to their summer home on White Horse Beach to enjoy their retirement years during which they traveled throughout Europe, Mexico, and Africa. Mr. Ross will be dearly missed by all who loved him and who know that they are blessed for having had him in their lives.
He was the loving and devoted husband of 67 years to Helen Dorothy Collins Ross of White Horse Beach, formerly of Winchester; loving and dedicated father of George William Ross of Claremont, NH, Paul Karen Ross of White Horse Beach, William Arthur Houle of Ellijay, GA, Dennis Michael Ross of Plymouth, Marilyn Diane Ross of Plymouth and John Patrick Ross of Winchester; loving and committed father-in-law to Katie Ross of Claremont, NH and Jennifer Houle of Ellijay, GA; loving son of the late George and Eulalia Cardoza Ross and loving and dedicated brother to his late sister, Edna Ross Hawe, formerly of Everett; loving and faithful grandfather to Destry Ross Bardis of Langdon, NH, Sean Ross and Alexis Hardwick Ross of Key Largo, FL, Ross Addison Stacy of Portland, OR, Jonathon Houle of Marietta, GA; Christopher Stacy of Plymouth and Julia Ross and Sophia Ross of Winchester.
His Funeral will be held from the Richard Davis Funeral Home, 619 State Rd (Rt 3A), Plymouth (Manomet) today, Wednesday, December 16, with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bonaventure’s Church, 799 State Rd, Plymouth at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Fund for the Needy, c/o St. Bonaventure’s Church, P.O Box 996, Manomet, MA 02345.On-line condolences may be made at www.richarddavisfuneralhome.com
Mario Lo Re
Revere resident
Mario Lo Re of Revere, formerly of Medford, died on December 12.
A US Army veteran, he was the beloved husband of the late Lena (Puorro) Lo Re; devoted brother of Alfred Lo Re of Braintree, Anthony Lo Re of North Reading and the late Sarah Tosti; loving uncle of Anthony Lo Re, Jr. of North Reading, Karen Lo Re of Tewksbury, Michelle Miller of Lawrence, Nancy Lo Re of Rockland, Janet Crowley of Bridgewater, Gregory Lo Re of Maryville, TN, Steven Lo Re of Park City, UT and Robert Lo Re of Canton. He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews.
His Funeral will be held from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, today, Wednesday at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central Street, Stoneham, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Burial will be at Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham. For directions, obituary and guestbook, please visit: www.dellorusso.net
John James Driscoll
Of Lynnfield, formerly of Revere
John James Driscoll of Lynnfield, formerly of Revere, died peacefully December 12 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 93 years old.
He was the beloved husband of Virginia Driscoll for the past 68 years. They shared a special kind of love. They complemented each other in so many ways and demonstrated the true meaning of friendship, respect and appreciation of each other.
He was an honorably discharged U.S. Merchant Marine veteran of World War II and also served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a member of Operating Engineers, Local 4 for 55 years. Additionally, he taught welding in their apprenticeship program for over 20 years, served as a Grand Knight at the Knights of Columbus Council 179 in Revere and has been a faithful well respected member of Our Lady of Assumption Church in Lynnfield for the past 40 years, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. Until two months ago, Mr. Driscoll was a dedicated and the oldest member of the Lynnfield YMCA, attending three times a week. He was also an avid sports fan and enjoyed golfing with family and friends.
For those who know him, he has lived quite a fulfilling life. He and Mrs. Driscoll traveled incessantly to such places as Alaska, Ireland, Israel, England, France to name a few; however, one of his greatest moments was at the Vatican in Rome where Pope John Paul personally honored his presence by blessing his ring. His main priority was always family where he instilled such strong values. He built a family that is so loved and adored by one another. What a legacy he created!! He was a man who was loved and admired by all. He has touched so many people’s lives and always left a lasting impression on everyone whose path he crossed. He was passionate about everything he did and was one of the most non-judgmental people you could ever meet. His strong desire to live life to the fullest was envied by all. He refused to give up and he never complained. He was truly an inspiration and an example of how a person should live. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. We are all so thankful that we have been given the opportunity to be a part of his world.
He was a remarkable husband, a magnificent dad, an amazing "father"-in-law, a grandfather that everyone dreams of having, a great-grandfather, which not everyone is fortunate enough to become and a best friend whom everyone looked up to. We all hope that we can come close to accomplishing all that he has over the past 93 years and more than anything else we hope that we can come close to being the person that he was. We miss you so much and though we never wanted this day to come, we thank you for 93 incredible years. It has been quite a journey. To you John Driscoll "You’re Wonderful, God Bless You!"
Born in Revere on January 8, 1916, he was the son of the late Cornelius and Kathleen Driscoll. Family members include his loving wife, Virginia; his three wonderful children, Jane Gordon, John Driscoll and Fred Driscoll, son-in-law Thomas Gordon and daughters-in-law Suzan Driscoll and Michelle Driscoll, seven grandchildren and their spouses, four great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, his brother, the late Dr. Cornelius Driscoll and his foster brother, the late John Barton, and his widow, Betty Buonaugurio, and his late beloved sister-in-law Dr. Helen E. Lane.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Lynnfield, today, Wednesday, December 16 at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Willow Cemetery, Lynnfield. Arrangements are by the McDonald Funeral Home Wakefield 781-245-3550
Manuel Broady
Of Peabody, formerly of Revere
Manuel Broady of Peabody, formerly of Malden and Revere, died on December 11. He was 92 years old.
He was the devoted husband of the late Estelle (Taylor); beloved father of Susan and Larry Lonas, Rick and Sophie Broady and the late Paul Broady; cherished grandfather of Erin Lonas, Brad Lonas, Craig Broady, Madison Wong and the late Marissa Broady; dear brother of Sidney Broady, Ruth Levine and the late Gertrude Poster.
Funeral arrangements were by Goldman Funeral Chapel, Malden. Burial was in North Reading. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to National Marfan Foundation "The Marissa Fund" 22 Manhasset Ave, Port Washington, NY 11050
Carney Barone
GE Retiree
Carney E. Barone of Revere, formerly of Lynn, died on December 11. He was in his 95th year.
A member of the Gannon Golf Club, he was a graduate of Lynn English, Class of 1934, and a GE employee for over 35 years.
He was the beloved husband of the late Grace (Caprera) Barone; loving father of Carmen Barone of Vermont and Carmella Francis of Lynn and the late Gertrude Barone; dear brother of Lucy Klocksom of Saugus and Mary Guaglietta of Florida; cherished grandfather of Denise Morgan, Marie Stinson and John and Joseph Barone and six great grandchildren; dear companion of Frances Williams.
Funeral arrangements were by Vazza’s "Beechwood" Funeral Home, Revere. Burial was in Swampscott Cemetery. For guest book, please visit: www.vazzafunerals.com.
Gerardo Lopez
Revere resident, formerly of Colombia
Gerardo Lopez of Revere formerly of Colombia, died on December 11.
He was the uncle of Patricia Jepez.
Funeral arrangements were by Vazza’s East Boston Funeral Home. Burial will be in Colombia.
Louis Buttiglieri
Laborers Union member
Louis Buttiglieri of Revere, formerly of East Boston, died on December 11.
A member of the Laborers Union Local 151, he was the beloved husband of the late Lillian (Raso) Buttiglieri with whom he shared 50 years of marriage; loving father of Lois Dente and her husband, Frank, and Michael Buttiglieri and his wife, Dana, all of Revere; dear brother of Mary Vitale of East Boston and the late Josephine McNeely; cherished grandfather of Diandra Dente and Maiya Buttiglieri.
Funeral arrangements were by Vazza’s "Beechwood" Funeral Home, Revere. Burial was in Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody. Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association , 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. For guest book, please visit: www.vazzafunerals.com
Carlo DeMarco
Of Revere, formerly of the West End
Carlo A. DeMarco of Revere, formerly of Boston’s West End, died on December 10.
He was the former husband of Judith (Catania) DeMarco; devoted father of Diane DeMarco of Revere, Anthony J. DeMarco and his wife, Theresa, of West Roxbury; loving "Nunu" of Olivia and Lana DeMarco; dear brother of Mary Ann Carlson and her husband, Michael, of Tewksbury and Rita DeMarco of Brockton; uncle of Kimberly Wright, Kevin Carlson and Melissa Martin.
Funeral arrangements were by the Dello Russo Funeral Home, Medford. Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. For guestbook and obituary, www.dellorusso.net
Stephen Shuko
Long time Delta Airlines employee
Stephen F. Shuko of Point of Pines Revere, formerly of the South End, died on December 10.
A Delta Airlines employee for more than 60 years and a member of the Knights of Columbus of Norwood, he was the beloved husband of Claire M. (Baldwin) Shuko with whom he shared 20 years of marriage; dear brother of the late Alfred Shuko; brother in law of Lottie Shuko of Colorado; fond uncle of Caroline Sutherland of Colorado and Marilyn Ashcroft of Maine and best friend of Hans Tiedike and all his friends for over 60 years at Delta Airlines.
Funeral arrangements were by Vazza’s "Beechwood" Funeral Home, Revere. Burial was in Mt. Benedict Cemetery, Boston.
Dianne Green
Of Chelsea, formerly of Winthrop
Dianne M. (Irwin) Green of Chelsea, formerly of Winthrop, died on December 8.
She was the beloved wife of Richard E. Green with whom she shared 40 years of marriage; loving mother of Kimberleyann, Laurie, Lissa, Tammy, Michaele and the late Michelle and Larry Green and Richard’s children, James, Mark, Kurt, David, Shelly, Dianne and the late Michael Green; dear sister of James Irwin of Revere and the late Barbara Irwin; cherished grandmother of 28 grandchilren.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Vazza’s "Beechwood" Funeral Home, Revere. Burial was private. Remembrances may be made to the All Care Hospice, 16 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901. For guestbook, www.vazzafunerals.com
William Francis Gardiner Jr.
Retired Chief Senior Naval Petty officer, member of Teamsters Local 25
Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer William Francis Gardiner Jr. , a Winthrop resident for 38 years, died on December 6 following a long struggle with lung cancer and asbestosis. He was 75 years old.
Born and raised in Rhode Island, he graduated from Warren High School in 1950 and entered the US Navy in August of 1951. He served until August of 1981, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. He was a veteran of both the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Era. He began working with the International Teamsters Local 25 and retired from the Local in 1987 because of a long and difficult struggle with Asbestosis. He was a member of the Retired Naval Officers Association International and a member of Local 25.
He leaves his wife of 38 years, Isabelle C. (LaRaia) Gardiner of Winthrop. He was the father of Timothy A. Gardiner and his wife, Lori, of Bristol, RI, William F. Gardiner III and his wife, Shelly, of East Providence, RI and Leslie A. Ciampi and her husband, Peter, of Lexington, MA; brother of Shirley Fournier of Warren, RI, Emma Seyez and her husband, Fred, of North Carolina and Margie DaPonte of Bristol, RI; grandfather of Naval Petty Officer TImohty A. Gardiner Jr. and Jared A. "Rufus" Gardiner, Paige L. and Devin L. Arsenult, all of Bristol, RI, Shannon Gardiner of Warren, RI, Courtney M. Joseph and her husband, Dr. Robert Joseph of Dayton, Ohio, Holly C. Reil and her husband, Jon, of Charlestown, MA an Gretchen S. Ciampi of Lexington. He is also survived by his great grandchildren, Logan and Cheyenne Gardiner, Cole C., Saige I. and Chase C. Joseph, Logan C. and Vienna S. Reil and many nieces and nephews.
Private funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Vertuccio Funeral Home, Revere. Memorial remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Angela DiFlumeri
Winthrop resident
Angela J. (Capone) DiFlumeri of Winthrop died on December 8. She was 82 years old.
She was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Letizia Capone; widow of Albert DiFlumeri; mother of Aimee Hanley and Letitia DiFlumeri; grandmother of Nicole Sbraccia and Henry Hanley; great-grandmother of one; sister of Ralph Capone and Grace Scopa of Revere and the late Maria Strahl, Ellie Kozlowski, and Phyllis Longo.
Burial was private. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made in her name to New England Pediatric Care, 78 Boston Road, North Billerica, MA 01862.
Robert Hightower Jr.
Chelsea resident
Robert L. Hightower Jr of Chelsea died on December 7.
He was the devoted father of Robert III and Calinda Goglia, both of Chelsea, and Dacia Gotimer of Lynn; former husband of Carolyn McKinley of Chelsea; brother of Brenda Lindsey of Las Vegas, Patricia Moreno of Chelsea and Shirley Abounaja of Revere. He is also survived by eight loving grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Ruggiero Mazzarella Memorial Home (Orient Heights) East Boston. For more information or to send an online condolence, please visit: www.ruggieromh.com
Angelina Avallone
Electronic Corporation of America retiree
Angelina H. (Bruno) Avallone of Revere died on December 1 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a brief illness. She was 97 years old.
Mrs. Avallone was born on July 13, 1912 in the Bronx, NY. She was educated there and lived there until 1945 when she married John A. Avallone and came to live in Revere. Mr. Avallone died in 1976.
During World War II, she worked for the war effort in New Jersey as did many women of that time. She retired from the Electronic Corporation of America of Cambridge after 35 years of service as an assembler. Mrs. Avallone was a longtime active member of the former St. Theresa’s Parish of Revere and recently of St. Anthony’s Parish.
She was the beloved mother of John A. Avallone, Jr. of Revere and Edwina F. LaBrecque of Peabody; cherished grandmother of Sean L. LaBrecque of Las Vegas, NV and the late John A. Avallone III. She is also lovingly survived by her friend and daughter-in-law, Elaine Avallone of Revere, her great grandchildren, Thomas and Nicole Keefe and their mother, Colleen Keefe, all of Everett, and her longtime canine companion "Buddy."
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Porcella Funeral Home (Beachmont) Revere. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923.
John Gartside
Internationally known adventurer, writer and lecturer on fly fishing
John C. (Jack) Gartside of Winthrop, an internationally known adventurer, writer and lecturer on fly fishing, died on December 5 after a long battle with cancer. He was 66 years old.
Mr. Gartside grew up in Revere and lived in Boston for many years. He gained fame as much for his adventures while sport fishing on five continents as he did for his unique designs for fishing flies and his expert advice on angling. He was profiled in Sports Illustrated and appeared on television and radio shows throughout the country.
He wrote and self-published several books featuring his fly patterns and had scores of articles published in magazines for anglers in the United States, Europe and Asia. His designs are used around the world and are featured in museums.
As a teenager, he saw his hero, Ted Williams, tying flies at a sports show and the Red Sox slugger taught him how to tie his first. Soon he polished his tying skills and began fly fishing throughout Massachusetts.
After graduating from Revere High School, he joined the US Air Force where he had the chance to fish in Japan and Okinawa. Afterward, he earned a BA at the University of Massachusetts at Boston and began teaching English in the Boston School System.
Mr. Gartside soon abandoned teaching and drove a cab in Boston for many years to help pay for fishing trips and travel abroad. An avid reader and intellectual, he eventually learned four foreign languages, often with the aid of women he met in his travels.
A believer in no-budget travel, one summer he supported himself during a fishing trip in Yellowstone National Park by selling his flies to tourists and a local sporting goods store. Their popularity inspired him to sell others to Boston area sporting goods stores and to launch his own mail order business.
Mr. Gartside soon began writing about his designs as well as techniques for fishing under different conditions. Later he lectured and demonstrated how to tie his patterns at major sports shows and fishing clubs throughout the United States and Europe.
In the course of his lectures, he often touched on his life of freedom and his appreciation for adventure and desire to live life to the fullest. Some of his tales dealt with encounters with bears, Nazis and a herd of elephants that once tramped through his campsite in Africa. Among fellow anglers, he met Presidents Carter and Ford, film and television stars and major novelists and painters.
He is survived by several cousins and hundreds of close friends.
Marina Montes Frost
Retired shoe industry sample stitcher
Marina Montes Frost of Revere died on December 8. She was 72 years old.
Born in Buendia, Spain, the daughter of the late Marino and Schestina (Vallejo), she was a retired sample stitcher in the shoe industry.
She was the beloved wife of Richard F.; devoted mother of Marina Sparages and her husband, Stephen, of Franklin and Richard Frost and his wife, Denise, of Tewksbury; dear sister of Mari McCreary of Arizona and Nita Vasalech of Texas and is also survived by five loving grandchildren, Matthew, Lindsey, Lucas, Isabelle and Nicole.
Funeral arrangements were by the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, Revere. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115. For guest book visit www.Buonfilgio.com
Emma Teneriello
Former Proprietor of Salvatore’s Pastry & Pasta
Emma (Manni) Eneriello of Naples, Florida, formerly of the North End and Revere, died on November 29 surrounded by her loving family. She left this world to be with her late husband Frank Teneriello with whom she shared 58 years of marriage.
The former proprietor of Salvatore’s Pastry & Pasta, she was the beloved mother of Salvatore Teneriello and his wife, Alice, of Naples, Florida; devoted grandmother of Frank and Brian Teneriello, Tara Amaral and her husband, Daryl, and great grandmother of Gianna and Emma Amaral; sister of Louis Manni, Ida Depasquale and Theresa Matarazzo and the late Anthony and Angelo Manni, Gina Cassano and Marie Ortiz; cherished aunt of many loving nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life was held St. Margaret’s Parish, Saugus. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Eleanor Yancovitz
Retired Secretary
Eleanor (Souza) Yancovitz died on December 8 at Melrose Wakefield Hospital after a period of failing health. She was 94 years old.
A retired secretary, she was born in Revere and was a Saugus resident for many years.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Souza; loving mother of Robert Arinello and his wife, Jutta, of Salem, NH, and Vincent Arinello and his wife, Maureen, of Nashua, NH. She is also survived by three cherished grandchildren and seven cherished great grandchildren.
Funeral services were private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association , 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Arrangements were by J.F. Ward Funeral Home (617) 387-3367.
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