Sofia Volpe
January 1, 1933 — February 22, 2026
Sofia (Troisi) Volpe, 93, of Revere, formerly of San Sossio Baronia in the Province of Avellino, Italy, passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was a woman of quiet strength, deep devotion to her family, and a proud Italian heritage that remained close to her heart throughout her life.
Born on January 1, 1933, in San Sossio Baronia, Sofia carried with her the traditions, faith and resilience of her hometown when she later settled in Revere where she built a beautiful life centered on family.
Sofia worked for many years as a talented seamstress in the clothing industry and eventually rose to the position of forewoman. She took great pride in her work and was known for her steady hands, attention to detail, and strong work ethic. Sewing was more than a job to her — it was a skill she carried with dignity and dedication.
She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Volpe with whom she shared many devoted years of marriage until his passing in 2022, the devoted mother of Linda Kincaid and her husband, John of North Andover, Josephine “Pina” Jones and her husband, Brad of Sudbury and Diana Volpe of Malden; the adored grandmother of Tommy Kincaid of North Andover, Benjamin Kincaid of Charlestown, and Gabrielle Jones of Sudbury. Sofia was the cherished daughter of the late Romeo and Giuseppa Troisi.
She is remembered for her strength, her love of family gatherings, her faith, and the pride she took in her children and grandchildren. Her home was always a place of warmth, good food, and welcome, as she was a great cook who prepared her meals with great love and joy.
Funeral services were held from the Paul Buonfiglio Funeral Home on Saturday, February 28, 2026 followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Church, Revere. Entombment was at Holy Cross Mausoleum. For guestbook, please visit Buonfiglio.com.
Jessica Rose Consoli
Educator whose legacy lives on in the lives she enriched, the laughter she sparked, and the many kindnesses she offered without hesitation
Jessica Rose (Craven) Consoli, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, friend and educator, passed away surrounded by love. She leaves behind her husband of more than five decades, John Consoli and their children: Rachael, Tess, David, Paul, Thomas, William, and Edward. She is also survived by her aunt, Ann Serra; her sister, Antonette Dennis; her brothers, John, David and Daniel Craven; and her nine grandchildren.
Born and raised in Revere, Jessica grew up with an insatiable curiosity and a deep love of learning. She completed her bachelor’s degree in just three years before beginning her career with Revere Public Schools, where she shaped young minds with her warmth, humor, and steadfast belief in every child’s potential. Her kindness extended beyond the school, helping so many families in the community. She loved to laugh and took genuine joy in a good joke.
A born adventurer, Jessica’s world opened during a study trip to Africa, sparking a lifelong passion for travel and cultural exchange. After marrying John on Valentine’s Day in 1970 and settling in Melrose in 1972, she brought that spirit home by welcoming many international students and newly arrived families into her home.
In the late 1980s, Jessica helped establish Mission Possible, a program dedicated to improving access to healthcare in rural areas of the Dominican Republic. She led youth groups and nursing students from the University of Maine on trips there, inspiring curiosity, compassion, and global understanding in everyone who traveled with her. She created Project PX with her sister, Antonette and her son, Edward, building schools, clinics, and orphanages, and providing scholarships to young women in India, Sudan, Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, and Ukraine. She also organized food donations for My Brother’s Table in Lynn and brought people together with her warmth and energy, especially at her lively Arise meetings.
A lifelong learner, Jessica earned two master’s degrees and took countless courses simply for the joy of expanding her world. She was an amateur archaeologist, participating in digs and cave hunts. Her boundless curiosity and openness to everyone she met shaped a life rich in connection and purpose.
Her giving spirit extended beyond her lifetime. In keeping with her lifelong commitment to helping others, Jessica donated her corneas and skin to living recipients. Ever the educator, she also chose to donate her body to Harvard Medical School, ensuring that she would continue teaching and contributing to the advancement of knowledge even after her death.
Jessica’s life was defined by generosity, humor and a fearless embrace of new experiences. She shared her time, her talents, and her heart freely. Her legacy lives on in the lives she enriched, the laughter she sparked, and the many kindnesses she offered without hesitation.
Her Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m. on March 19th at St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Claire Reed
Her life, like the ocean she loved, was deep and vast, filled with love, adventure, and a profound sense of wonder
Claire (Ianuzzi) Reed of Revere passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 23, 2026, at the age of 93. Born in Boston on July 21, 1932, to the late John Iannuzzi and Ella (Santella), she was the beloved wife of the late Robert L. Reed.
Claire was a woman who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Her love for her family was unrivaled, and she had a profound connection with Siberian Huskies. Claire had an adventurous spirit, from her annual trips to her summer home in New Hampshire to her deep-sea fishing escapades. She had a penchant for mushroom picking and even enjoyed the occasional trip to the casinos. She embraced the thrill of a live concert, attending performances from Rod Stewart to Elton John, Billy Joel and the Righteous Brothers with her son, Ronald. Yet, amidst all her adventures, it was the tranquility of a stormy beach and the satisfaction of collecting quahogs that truly brought her peace. She enjoyed taking her son Ronald, nephews, and sister-in-law, Betty canoeing up the Ipswich River and losing paddles many times (always an adventure). She had a love for swimming and as a child swam across White Pond in Concord.
One of Claire’s most cherished memories was when Frank Sinatra held her hand and serenaded her with a song, a moment that she spoke of with a twinkle in her eye. She was also fondly remembered by Tony Spinazola, the renowned Boston Globe food critic, who would join her for Sunday dinner once a month. “The greatest pleasure in life is love,” Euripides once said, and Claire lived this truth daily. She loved deeply and was deeply loved in return.
A devoted mother to Robert L. Reed Jr. and his wife, Joyce T. of Florida and Ronald R. Reed and his wife, Christina M. of Revere, she was an adored grandmother of Jacqueline Duratti and her husband, Kenneth, Monica Nardone and her husband, Jeffrey Jr., and the late Robert C. Reed; cherished great grandmother of Dylan, Jeffrey III, and Mia; a dear sister to the late Robert Ianuzzi. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “It is not the length of life, but the depth of life.” Claire’s life, like the ocean she loved, was deep and vast, filled with love, adventure, and a profound sense of wonder.
Her Funeral was held from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons Funeral Home, 128 Revere St, Revere on Monday, March 2 followed by a Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere. Entombment was at Holy Cross Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or at www.alz.org.
As we mourn the loss of this extraordinary woman, we also celebrate her life and the love she spread. To paraphrase Dr. Seuss, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” Claire’s life was a testament to this sentiment. We invite you to share your memories of Claire and upload photos to her memorial page at www.buonfiglio.com, as we come together to remember a life lived to the fullest.
Sabino Albanese
He had an infectious smile and a big heart
Family and friends attended Visiting Hours in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere on Sunday, March 1 for Sabino Albanese, who passed away unexpectedly on February 24th at 78 years of age. His Funeral began from the Funeral Home on Monday, March 2nd followed by a Funeral Mass in Blessed Mother of the Morning Star Parish – St. Mary of the Assumption Church., 670 Washington Ave., Revere followed by Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
Sabino was a native of Candida, Avellino, Italy and the son of the late Antonio and Pasqualina (Fiore) Albanese. He graduated from East Boston High School and spent many years working as a Tool and Die Machinist at Gillette. Beyond Sabino’s career, he was known for homing pigeons, gardening, world history knowledge, and love of his family and friends.
He had an infectious smile, and a big heart. Sabino was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be remembered for always being there with a kind smile, generous heart and always an open door.
The beloved husband of Margherita (DeCicco) Albanese of Revere and the devoted father of Sandra Colantuoni and her husband, Jon of Berwick, Maine and Lisa Albanese and her fiancé, John Axiotakis of Peabody, he was the cherished grandfather of Mia Bickford and her husband, Aaron, Sara Colantuoni, Nicolas Boissonnault and Andrew Boissonnault; dear brother of Francesco Albanese, Italo Albanese, Maria Cella, Anna Crowley and Geraldo Albanese. He is also lovingly survived by many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or by visiting www.stjude.org.
To send online condolences, please visit vertucciosmithvazza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals.
Mary T. Pecoraro
Family meant everything to her and the world has lost a bright light and heaven has gained an angel
Mary T. Pecoraro died at Cornerstone Hospice in The Villages, Florida after a sudden, brief illness on Wednesday, February 25th. She was 95 years old.
She was born in East Boston and came to live in Revere in 1965.
A graduate of the former Girls Latin High School in Roxbury, she worked for the State of Massachusetts until the birth of her first child. She then dedicated herself to motherhood.
Family meant everything to Mary. She made sure to keep alive the traditions her parents and in-laws brought from Italy so her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren would know their heritage.
She particularly loved to keep the food traditions alive making homemade sauce every week. Some of her and the family’s other favorites were homemade ravioli, crescia, pizza Giana, porchetta, Italian cookies and many others.
She went back to work when her children were older for the Revere Police Department as a School Crossing Guard. She retired after 20 years of dedicated service. She prided herself on knowing the name of every child that crossed her busy Revere street corner. She always had a smile or kind word for them.
Mary was a very social person and could walk into a room full of strangers and walk out knowing nearly everyone in the room. She loved to dance, play cards, cribbage and scrabble and she did Wordle every day on her iPad.
She was a regular at the Revere Senior Center until moving to Florida four years ago. She played bingo and participated in chair yoga and especially enjoyed the special luncheons that featured music.
While living in The Villages, Florida, she was a regular at Tuesday afternoon Bingo and Wednesday night poker (very often being the oldest person playing).
She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Agostino “Gus the Barber” Pecoraro as well as her parents, Rinaldo Agostinelli and Lucia “Caselli” Agostinelli. She was the devoted mother of Joseph R. Pecoraro and his companion, Diane Kramer, Michael E. Pecoraro and his wife, Kristen and Susan M. Pecoraro; the cherished grandmother to Joseph M. Pecoraro and his wife, Cynthia, Anne Marie Pecoraro and her husband, Jeff, James R. Pecoraro and his wife, Kristina, Michael J. Pecoraro and his wife, Rachael, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Patrick A. Pecoraro and his wife, Katerina and Matthew R. Pecoraro and his wife, Maggie. She was also a dear sister to her deceased siblings and their deceased spouses: Rina Gasparini and her husband, Dante, Arthur Agostinelli and his wife, Mary, Ralph Agostinelli and his wife, Elda, Dolores Mazzarini and her husband, Anthony. She is also lovingly survived by her 12 great grandchildren: Rosalie, Carmen, Daphne, Lincoln, August, Maxim, Renaldo, Anna Lucia, Everly, Mackenzie, Poppy and Audrey. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Mary was loved by everyone who knew her. She was a wonderful friend and neighbor in addition to being a loved and cherished family member.
The world lost a bright light on Wednesday, February 25th and heaven gained an angel.
Family and friends are invited to attend Vistiting Hours in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere on Saturday, March 14th from 9 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua, 250 Revere St., Revere at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mary’s name to the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center. Please make checks payable to: Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center, Memo/note line: In Memory of Mary Pecoraro, 25 Winthrop Ave, Revere, MA. 02151.
To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere.
Vincent J. “Sonny” Cammarata
He truly was, and will remain, the patriarch of the family
Vincent J. Cammarata, of Revere, MA, passed away on February 28th, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Though Vincent was known by many names to those who knew and loved him, names like Vinnie, Sonny, and Papa, there is one title that described him with the most accuracy: Vinnie was a patriarch.
The word almost seems to have been conceived with him specifically in mind. He was the family leader, a constant source of love and wisdom that seemed to generate a gravitational field around him. Whenever his vast number of friends and family gathered, whether at a family gathering by his pool in Revere, in the basement of St. Mary’s Church, or at a Palm Sunday brunch where he would repeatedly fold palm leaves into crosses for anybody that wanted one, people would walk in the door and immediately seek him out, wishing to interact with him in any way they could. He was the first to get a hug, a kiss on the cheek, or a handshake, and no one would ever dare leave without saying goodbye to him.
Vinnie was born in South Boston on April 28th, 1932, to Italian immigrants Domiano (John) and Filippa (Fannie) (née Amaru) Cammarata, who taught him, along with his brother Salvatore and sister Lucy, the importance of faith and family. From early on, Vinnie cherished the knowledge of his family’s history from their roots in Pietraperzia, Sicily. He felt a sense of honor and pride when he traveled to the old country to see where it all started, and became a living, breathing connection to the past, cherishing every memory and sharing them with others.
In 1955, while serving in the United States Navy (he always joked about being a Navy man who never served on a boat), Vinnie met and married the love of his life and soulmate, Judy Mercurio, whom he loved with every fiber of his being until her passing in 2019.
For 64 years, they shared adventure after adventure along with their usual gang of cohorts that started as friends and became family. These friends were as close as close could be and shared every aspect of their lives. They shared dinners, bowling leagues, backyard parties featuring intense bocci games, and trip after trip together. They experienced Italy, Sicily, Alaska, Ireland, and more. When asked what his favorite trip was, Vinnie responded with a trip to Rome, where he and Judy, along with members of his church, received an audience with Pope John Paul II, yet no trip was as rewarding for them as family trips to see his beloved Italy and Sicily, and the series of Disney trips for each of their grandchildren.
A lifelong Roman Catholic, Vinnie had an awe-inspiring level of faith. He and his wife were prominent members of Saint Mary Of The Assumption Parish in Revere, serving in many roles to support his church in any way he could. Whenever a church event took place, everyone would know that Vinnie and Judy would be there helping out. For his whole life, his faith pushed him to truly serve as Christ challenged him, by bringing the church to others as an Eucharistic Minister, by donating time and money to his church and the less fortunate, and by befriending those who needed friendship the most.Being part of the St Marys Holy Name Society was an honor for him and hosting the monthly meetings at his home up until last month gave him such pleasure. One of the biggest joys that brought such pride to Vin was the ACF (Amaru-Cammarata-Falzone) foundation which he along with several cousins organized a yearly Mass at St Marys Church and after Mass gathered in the basement of the church to award yearly scholarships to family members. This past November ACF celebrated its 25th year with him in attendance front and center. Sonny was also an intricate part of the Rosetti-Cowan Senior center, where he served on the board for 11 years. He would be the first to purchase tables for his family and friends and was happy to attend the monthly events they offer. For years, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, where he and his wife were awarded a “Family of the Quarter” award in 2005. In 2015, Vinnie was awarded the prestigious Bishop Cheverus Medal, bestowed by the Archdiocese of Boston on a select few who stand out for their devotion to their parishes and communities.
Yet with all his successes in life, including retiring after a highly successful career in sales for Ben Franklin Smith Printing in Boston, he cherished his family more than anything else. Judy and Vinnie were given the gift of three adoring daughters, Susan, Cheryl, and Phyllis, who, in turn, blessed them with seven grandchildren and three great-granddaughters who will always remember him singing to them in Italian and making them laugh at family dinners. We can still see him sitting at the head of the table, favoring his cheap Sicilian wine while having a (sometimes heated) political discussion with his sons-in-law. He loved them all deeply and was never afraid to show it. Tears of joy were shed at every engagement announcement, wedding, every birth, every death, and sometimes at silly little things that happened during family gatherings.
His family included countless cousins, nieces and nephews, godsons and goddaughters, all of whom regarded Vinnie as a second father, rather than just a family member. His extended family was, and remains, a tight-knit community because of the example he provided. He truly was, and will remain, the patriarch of the family.
Vinnie is survived by his daughter Susan and husband James Forte of Saugus, daughter Cheryl Cammarata of Revere, daughter Phyllis and husband Thomas Yewcic of Stoneham, her granddaughter Kristen and husband Ryan Flynn of Merrimack, New Hampshire, granddaughters Elizabeth Forte of Beverly, Meredith and her husband Brian Romanowski of Kingston, New Hampshire, Michala Stavrinos of Revere, granddaughters Janelle and Julia Yewcic and grandson Thomas Yewcic, all of Stoneham, and great granddaughters Mia, Madeline and Theodora. He is also survived by countless cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and admirers, all of whom he loved and adored. As Sonny would say “Where Life Began…. Love Never Ends.. Arrivederci …”
Visiting Hours are Tuesday, March 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals., 262 Beach St., Revere, all are invited to gather at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 4th at 10:00a.m., to prepare and proceed to a Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 670 Washington Ave., Revere at 11:00 a.m., immediately followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: New England Pediatric Care for the wonderful work they continue to do for his granddaughter, Janelle. (https://nepc.org/donations/).
To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals.