Obituaries 06-09-2010

William Masella

Florida resident

William J. Masella, a long time resident of Merritt Island, Florida, formerly of Everett, died on June 4. He was 60 years old.

Born in Everett, he was the beloved son of Mary (Ragucci) Masella and the late Mario of Florida; dear and devoted brother of Joanne Mazzie of Everett, Mario Masella of Revere and Joanne San Fillippo of Florida. He is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the

visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main Street) Everett, on Friday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a funeral service in the Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, Malden, at 1:30 p.m. Contributions in his memory to the charity of one’s choice would be sincerely appreciated.

 

Eleanora Fiorino

Revere resident

Eleanora Y. "Nora" (DiLorenzo) Fiorino of Revere, formerly of East Boston, died on June 8.

She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore _"Sam" Fiorino with whom she shared 32 years of marriage; loving mother of Lorraine Danieli and her husband, Daniel, and Steven Fiorino, all of Revere; dear sister of Mafalda "Muffy Dinarello" Bell and Justine Bondi, both of Revere, and the late Jennie A. DeMaria, Rachel Myer, Josephine Barletta, Mary Peretti Maniaci and Rocco and Genaro "Muzzy" DiLorenzo; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Private funeral arrangements are by Vazza Funeral Homes. A memorial service will take place at a later date. For guest book: www.vazzafunerals.com

 

Jennie Rapolla

Member of Several Revere Senior Organizations

Jennie (Coscia) Rapolla, a 60-year resident of Revere, formerly of East Boston, died on June 7 at Sutton Hill Nursing Home of North Andover following a brief illness. She was 96 years old.

Born and raised in East Boston, she was a 1932 graduate of East Boston High School. She came to Revere with her late husband, Angelo "Lefty" Rapolla, who died in April of 1998, more than 60 years ago. Childless, the couple became surrogate parents to all their nieces, nephews, cousins and neighborhood children.

She was the sister in law of Louis G. Maglio Sr. of Peabody, Daniel J. Rapolla of Bourne and the late Theresa M. Maglio, Ralph Rapolla and Irene Rapolla; devoted aunt of Marianna Guilbeault and her husband, Roland, of Northbridge, MA, Louis G. Maglio Jr. and his wife, Marilyn, of North Andover, Paul J. Maglio and his wife, Virginia, of Ipswich and Thomas J. Tamburrino and his wife, Barbara, of Reading. She was also the cousin of Joseph Coscia and his wife, Joan, of Wakefield and the grand aunt of Christina Maglio of Waltham, Daniel Guibeault of South Grafton, Brianna and Luke Anthony Maglio, both of Ipswich, and loving Godmother of Victor A. Lospennato Jr. and his wife, Maryte of Revere and Paul A. Lospennato and his wife, Karyen, of Nahant.

A visitation will be held in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere, on Saturday, June 12 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

 

Henry Ferreira

Longtime Bartender for Sheraton Hotels

Henry D. Ferreira of Revere died at his home following a long illness on June 7. He was 72 years old.

Mr. Ferreira came to the United States from his native Madeira, Portugal in 1945 and settling in East Boston with other family members. He came to Revere in 1972. He began working for Sheraton Corp. as a bartender and remained with the company for more than 43 years until retiring in 2009 due to failing health.

He leaves his wife of 40 years, Maria E. (Silva); a son, Henry J. Ferreira of Revere and his daughter, Anreia M. Sacca, an administrative assistant with East Pointe Nursing Care Center of Chelsea and her husband, Joseph Sacca, of Saugus. He was the cherished grandfather of Chauntelle Ferreira of Winthrop and Dion J. Sacca of Saugus; brother of Maria Alice Moniz of Madeira, Portugal, Anna P. Gaudette and her husband, Daniel, of Tewksbury and the late Joseph M. Ferreira; brother in law of Maria V. Ferreira of Arlington, Maria I. Rodrigues and her husband, John and Maria D. DaSilva, all of Revere; the uncle of Joseph R. Ferreira and his wife, Ellen, of Winchester, Deanna M. Cook and her husband, Roy F. Cook III, of Arlington and Ana P. DaSilva of Revere and Deisi DaSilva of Lowell. He is also lovingly survived by several grand nieces and grand nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, June 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere. His Funeral will be conducted from the Funeral Home on Friday, June 11 at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere, at 11 a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude lace, Memphis, Tenn., 38148-0142.

 

Rita Gallo

Revere Housing Authority retiree

Rita M. (Fiore) Gallo died unexpectedly at her Winthrop home on June 4. She was 85 years old.

Born and raised in Revere and a graduate of Revere High School, Class of 1943, she lived in Revere with her late husband, Patrick D. Gallo, who died in October of 2006, until they moved to Seal Harbor in Winthrop 15 years ago. Mrs. Gallo was the bookkeeper and principal clerk for the Revere Housing Authority for more than 25 years. She was also a former member of the Revere Women’s Club.

She was the mother of Patricia G. Sproule and her husband, William, of Irvine, California, June M. Mazzoni and her husband, Robert, of Canton, MA, and John D. Gallo and his wife Suzanne, of San Jose, California; the cherished grandmother of Kathryn G., Elizabeth G. and William G. Sproule, all of Irving, California, Robert G. and Alexandra J. Mazzoni, both of Canton, MA and Michael J. and Lauren J. Gallo, both of San Jose, California; dear sister of John Fiore and his wife, Hilda M., of Revere and the late James A., Frank and John Fiore, Edytha McQuade, Florence Carbone, Anna Hopkins and Dora Sheriff. She was the sister in law of Virginia E. Fiore of Revere and is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.

Visiting hours will be Monday, June 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere. Her Funeral will be conducted from the Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 15 at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Italian Home for Children, 1125 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

 

Jennie DeMaria

Revere resident

Jennie A. (DiLorenzo) DeMaria of Revere, formerly of East Boston, died on June 7. She was in her 95th year.

She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred DeMaria Sr.; loving other of Alfred De Maria MD and his wife, Dr. Susan Case, of Melrose and Edward DeMaria of Winthrop; dear sister of Mafalda "Muffy Dinarello" Bell and Justine Bondi, all of Revere and the late Nora Florino, Rachel Myer, Josephine Barletta, Mary Feretti Miniaci and Rocco and Genaro "Muzzy" DiLorenzo; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Her Funeral will be held from Vazza’s "Beechwood" Funeral Home, 262 Beach St., Revere, Thursday at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony’s Church, Revere, at 10 a.m. Family and friends may visit today, Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of lowers, remembrances may be made in her name to the North Suffolk Mental Health Association Inc, Living Program Development Office, 301 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150 or Bay Cove Human Services Center House Employment Services Inc., Development Office, 66 Canal St., Boston, MA 02114. For directions and guest book, go to; www.vazzafunerals.com.

 

Joseph Nigro

Retired Revere Fire Lieutenant

Joseph A. Nigro, retired Revere Fire Lieutenant, collapsed while working in his garden and was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital where he died on June 4. He was 75 years old.

Born in Boston, he lived in East Boston before coming to Revere more than 50 years ago. He was a graduate of East Boston High school, Class of 1952 and New England School of Art, Class of 1963. He received his Master of Finance Degree from Northeastern University in 1978. He joined the Revere Fire Department and retired in 1990 after 25 years of service with the rank of Lieutenant. He was a US Army veteran serving from December of 1954 until December of 1962, a member of the Disabled American Veterans, a long time active member and past officer of the Revere Council Knights of Columbus, Revere Fire Department Benefit Aid Society and a member of Local 926-Revere Firefighters.

He was the beloved husband of 53 years of Patricia M. (Pepe); devoted father of Karenlee DiMare and her husband, Christopher, of North Attleboro, and David J. Nigro and his partner, David E. Huggins, of New York City; cherished grandfather of Kyle D. DiMare of North Attleboro and brother of Eugene Nigro and his wife, Joan, of Malden and the late Giro, Erminio, Restituto Nigro, Madaline Leonard and Mary Sawitz. He was also the brother in law of Nancy A. Baldassare of Peabody and the late Richard J. Pepe and the uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours are today, Wednesday, June 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte 107) Revere. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday June 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Shriners’ Burn Institute for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114, Attn: Development Office.

 

Arthur Sordello Sr.

Revere resident

Arthur J. Sordello Sr. of Revere died on June 5.

He was the beloved husband of 54 years of Serafina "Lena" Sordello; devoted father of Deborah Carignan of Peabody, Ralph and his fiancé, Patricia Farago, of Winthrop, Arthur J. Jr and his wife, Susan, of Topsfield, and Mario of Revere; dear brother of Felix of Revere, John of East Boston and the late Ralph, and Lena Kenney. He is also survived by four loving grandchildren, Aaron, Caroline, Kayla and Mario Jr.

Visiting hours are today, Wednesday, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons – Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St., Revere. Funeral from the funeral home will be on Thursday, June 10 at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Entombment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. For guest book or flowers: www.buonfiglio.com.

 

Elizabeth D’Orlando

Revere resident

Elizabeth (Sarno) D’Orlando of Revere died on June 3.

She was the beloved wife of the late Michael D’Orlando and dear sister of the late Jack and Mel Sarno, Mary Cecere and Catherine Sarno. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours are today, Wednesday, from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons – Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere on Thursday, June 10 at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony’s Church at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. For flowers or guestbook, visit www.buonfiglio.com.

 

Rosalie Pedicini

Of Saugus, formerly of Revere

Rosalie (Pompile) Pedicini of Saugus, formerly of Revere, died on June 5.

A graduate of St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing, she was the beloved wife of the late Jerry Pedicini; devoted mother of John and his wife, Terry, of Saugus, Robert and his wife, Teresa, of Lynnfield, Donna Boucher and her husband, Thomas, of Vermont; sister of the late Sebastian and Natale Pompile and Rose Giombetti. She is also survived by four loving grandchildren, Shawn, Robert Jr., Olivia, and Christopher.

At the request of the family, her funeral and burial is private and under the direction of the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons – Bruno Funeral Home, Revere. For guestbook or flowers www.buonfiglio.com

 

James Cavicchi

US Postal Service retiree, fought in Battle of the Bulge

James V. Cavicchi of Revere died on June 1 at the Massachusetts General Hospital.

Born in Boston, he was a US Army veteran of World War II who served from 1940 to 1945 and fought in Germany and Belgium at the "Battle of the Bulge." He was a life member of the V.F.W., American Legion Post 61 Revere, Commanders Club of Disabled American Veterans, National Association of Retired Federal Employees and a retired US Postal Service employee.

He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine (Licciardi); devoted father of Ronald Cavicchi of Berkley; loving son of the late Vincent G. and Lena (Picone) Cavicchi; cherished grandfather of Shawn Tavares of Brockton, Justin Cavicchi of’ Bristol, RI, Brittani Cavicchi of Taunton and Derek Cavicchi who is now serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq; dear brother of Marie Coscia and her husband, Dante, of Revere and is also survived by loving nieces and nephews.

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 the American Cancer Society , 30 Speen St, Framingham MA 01701. For guest book, visit www.Buonfiglio.com

 

Michael Juliano

Longtime employee of J. Marchese & Sons

Michael A. Juliano of North Reading, formerly of Everett, died on June 4. He was 56 years old.

A longtime employee of J. Marchese & Sons, he was an avid fisherman and Captain of the Ziggy II.

He was the devoted husband of Sandra "Sandy" (Sachetta) with whom he shared over 35 years of marriage; loving father of Michael and his fiancee, Jen Voner, of Everett and Mandy of North Reading; son of Jeannette and the late John "Ziggy" of Everett; brother of John and his wife, Nella, of Revere and is also survived by many loving in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, Everett. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Donations in his memory may be made to the Sachetta Charitable Organization, 439 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. www.roccofuneralhomes.com.

 

Carlo Durante

National Level Gymnastic Judge

Carlo Durante of Revere died unexpectedly on June 4.

A graduate of Revere High, Class of 1997 and Salem State, Class of 2001, he was a National Level Gymnastic Judge.

He was the cherished son of Carlo J. and Patricia ( Clarke) Durante of Revere; loving brother of Danielle Durante of Revere and fond nephew of many aunts and uncles.

Funeral arrangements were by Vazza’s "Beechwood" Funeral Home, Revere. Burial was in Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody.

 

Linda Scenna

Revere resident

Linda (Bevilacqua) Scenna of Revere died on June 1.

She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio Scenna; devoted mother of Elena Gaeta and her husband, John, Anna Kendrick and her husband, James, all of Revere; dear sister of Josephine Lizzo of Florida and the late Adele DiGirolomo. She is also survived by two loving grandchildren John Gaeta and his wife, Denise, and Scott Gaeta and his wife, Patricia, five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Her Funeral Service will be held in the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons – Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St., Revere, today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Entombment will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum.

 

Robert ‘Guy’ Hoefer

Raytheon retiree

Robert "Guy" Hoefer, a resident of Tewksbury for more than 30 years, formerly of Chelsea, died on June 2 at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was 72 years old.

He was the beloved husband of Bonnie (Perron) with whom he celebrated his 35th wedding anniversary on May 17. Born in Chelsea on June 3, 1937, he was the son of the late George M. and Gladys E. (Langille) Hoefer. He was raised in Chelsea, graduated from Chelsea High School and Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston.

In 1955, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served with the Airborne Early Warning Wing, LANTFLT until his honorable discharge on July 27, 1959.

He lived in Chelsea until moving to Tewksbury in 1978. Prior to his retirement in 1997, he was employed as a section manager by the Raytheon Corporation in Andover, where he worked for 39 years.

He enjoyed numerous activities including boating, riding his BMW motorcycle and scuba diving. In addition, he was an avid reader and stock market strategist.

In addition to his beloved wife, Bonnie, he is survived by one son, Guy G. Hoefer and his significant other, Melanie Goodridge, of Tewksbury; one daughter, Bonnie S. Gannon and her husband, Hal of Lowell; four grandchildren, Courtney Koval, John R. Koval, Ashley Hoefer, and Brittany Hoefer; three great grandchildren, Joshua Peliquin, John R. Koval, Jr. and Nicholas Koval; two sisters, Gail Daley of Everett and Glenda Mascis of Chelsea; his mother-in-law, Charlotte Perron of Faribault, MN; two sisters-in-law, Judy Noland and Dotty Huber, both of Faribualt, MN; two brothers-in-law, Wally Perron and his wife, Sylvia, of Cleveland, MN and David Perron and his wife, Debbie, of Eagan, MN and many nieces and nephews.

He was the son-in-law of the late Lionel P. Perron, and brother-in-law of the late Mike Huber, Robert Dickison and James Daley.

Funeral arrangements were by the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, Tewksbury. Burial was at St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Homes for Our Troops, 6 Main St., Taunton, MA 02780. www.farmeranddee.com

 

Thomas J. Forgione Sr.

Of Saugus, formerly of Revere

Thomas J. Forgione, Sr. of Saugus, formerly of Revere, died on June 2 at the Union Hospital in Lynn. He was 84 years old.

He was born in Boston and raised in Revere, the son of the late Raffaele and Rose (Giordano) Forgione. He was a US Army veteran of World War II. After the war, he stayed in the Army for several years and in the Army Reserve until 1960 when he left as a Sergeant First Class. Mr. Forgione worked as a processing engineer for Data Printer in Malden for more than 25 years. After residing in Revere for many years, he lived in Saugus for more than 20 years.

He was the loving husband of Jeannette (Paone) Forgione; beloved father of Diane Forgione, Thomas Forgione, Jr. and his loving wife, Ruthann, of Saugus, Steven Forgione of Saugus, Karen Wilson of Malden and Paul Swart of Revere; cherished grandfather of Christopher Forgione and Rachel Forgione, both of Saugus; dear brother of John Forgione of New Hampshire, Millie Liberti of Everett, Josie Castaldo of Saugus and Mary Petrola of Revere. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and was the brother of several other late brothers and sisters.

Funeral arrangements were by the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. For obit, www.BisbeePorcella.com.

 

Abraham Schneiderman

Former Revere resident

Abraham Schneiderman, formerly of Revere, died on June 2.

He was the beloved husband of the late Pauline (Rigoff) Schneiderman; devoted father of Elaine and her husband, Roger Volk, of Swampscott, Daniel and his wife, Patricia Schneiderman, of Fairfield, CT, and Barry Schneiderman of Revere; loving brother of the late Doris Solomon, Bess Molin, and Myron "Mayle" Schneiderman; cherished grandfather of Andrea Ring and Susan Jacobs, David and Kara Ring, Jason Ring, Xavier Schneiderman, Melissa and Darren Aizanman, Jeffrey Volk and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were by the Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, Salem-Swampscott line. Burial was in the Chevra Kadusa Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be donated to the charity of your choice. www.stanetsky.com.

 

Reina Saval

Revere resident

Reina Saval of Revere died on June 2. She was 97 years old.

A lifelong Red Sox fan, she was the beloved wife of the late Samuel G. Saval; the devoted mother of Jerald Saval and his wife, Merle, and the late Ilene Saval; dear sister of Dr. Ralph R. Fritz and his wife, Edith, the late Barney Fritz, the late I. Robert Fritz, and the late Gertrude Michelson; loving grandmother of Malina Mindell and her husband, Paul, Daniel Saval, and Jon Saval. She is also survived by two great grandchildren, Boaz and Ayla.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Torf Funeral Service, Chelsea. Burial was in Everett. Donations in her memory may be made to The Jack Satter House Tenants Association, 420 Revere Beach Blvd. Revere, MA 02151, Hallmark Health VNA and Hospice 178 Savin St. Suite 300 Malden, MA 02148, or to Cong. 420, 420 Revere Beach Blvd. Revere, MA 02151. For online guestbook please visit the funeral home website: www.torffuneralservice.com

 

Mona Gutowski

Beverly resident

Mona M. (Devlin) Gutowski of Beverly died on June 2 surrounded by her family at the Shaughnessy Kaplan Rehabilitation Center in Salem. She was 76 years old.

The wife of the late John W. Gutowski, she was born in Revere, daughter of the late George and Irene (Barter) Devlin. She enjoyed reading, was an avid Patriots fan and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

She leaves a daughter, Diane Bennett, and her husband, David, of Stoneham, a son John J. Gutowski, and his wife, Denise, of Lynn; a daughter, Marie Bromley, of Beverly; six grandchildren, Darcy Overberg and her husband, Aron, David Bennett, Megan and Lauren Bromley, Lindsey and Matthew Armstrong. She was the sister of the late William Devlin.

Funeral arrangements were by the Campbell – Lee, Moody, Russell Funeral Home, Beverly. Burial was at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody. Contributions may be made in her memory to Shaughnessy Kaplan Rehab Inspirational Garden, Dove Ave, Salem, MA 01970. For information and condolences, visit: www.campbellfuneral.com.

 

Quentin Bethune

Of Reading, formerly of Revere

Quentin C. Bethune of Reading, formerly of Revere, died on June 1.

A veteran of World War II, Eighth Air Force, US Army Air Corps, he was the beloved husband of Marilyn E. (Joyce) Bethune; devoted father of Brenda M. Nichols and her husband, Ronald, of Wilmington and Quentin A. Bethune and his wife, MaryAnn, of Methuen; cherished brother of Edward Bethune of Revere, Henry Bethune of California and Eleanor Wood of Ohio; loving grandfather of Catherine and Kimberley Nichols of Wilmington and Quentin D. Bethune of Methuen.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, Reading. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. For information and register book, visit http://johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com

 

Ugo Pelosi

East Boston resident

Ugo Pelosi of East Boston died suddenly on June 2.

He was the beloved husband of the late Alma (Greenwood); devoted father of Steven of East Boston, Diane Testa and her husband, Joseph, of Revere, Cheryl Capone of East Boston, James of Hawaii, Paul of East Boston, Peter of Montana and Edward and his wife, Kim, of East Boston; cherished grandfather of Alfred, Amy, Joey, Christopher, Michael, Marissa and Edward and is also survived by three adored great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Ruggiero Mazzarella Memorial Home (Orient Heights) East Boston. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. For more information or to send an online condolence www.ruggieromh.com

 

William Sena Jr.

Battled Brain Cancer

William J. Sena Jr. of Revere died on June 1 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was 47 years old.

He was the beloved husband of Lynann (Grande) Sena; devoted father of Justin Grande of Revere, Carl Grande and his wife, Melissa, of Kingston; loving son of the late William and Josephine Sena; dear brother of Brenda Lafrate and her husband, Dino, of Revere and is also survived by his loving grandson, Jensen Grande, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were by the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons – Bruno Funeral Home, Revere. Committal was private. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, Ma. 01701.

 

Leonard Kelliher

Of Florida, formerly of Revere

Leonard R. Kelliher of Florida, formerly of Revere, died suddenly on May 4. He was 56 years old.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine (Evans) Kelliher; his daughters, Michelle Hapgood and Jennifer Walsh; his step-children, Dawn (Evans) Hood and her husband, Shane, of Florida and Brian Evans and his wife, Kirsten, of Wakefield; three grandsons, Zackery Hood, Benjamin Evans and Ezra Walsh and his brothers, John, and his wife, Barbara, and William, all of Malden. He was the son of the late Florence (Kelliher) Fusco; twin brother of the late Mary (Kelliher) DellaGatta and the late Robert Kelliher. He also leaves many cousins, an aunt and uncle, many friends and a very good friend from childhood, Ronald Luke of Malden__ Services will be held at 10 a.m. June 10 at the Sacred Heart Church, 297 Main St., Malden followed by burial at Woodlawn Cemetary, 302 Elm St., Everett, MA 02149. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The American Cancer Society, 421 Butler Farm Rd., Hampton, VA 23666.