Rhoda Salemme
She Touched Many With Her Larger-Than-Life Personality and Heart To Match
Rhoda Salemme, 69, passed away on Friday, October 21, at Sedgewood Commons, Falmouth, ME.
Rhoda was born September 17,1954 in Revere, the daughter of Albert and Deborah (Diamond) Shaponick. Rhoda fought a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She now rests with her mom and dad and all those who have passed before her.
Rhoda touched many, with her larger-than-life personality and heart to match. Although family was Rhoda’s number one love, some of her happiest moments were spending time at her home on Sebago Lake, Maine and her winters on little Gasparilla Island, Florida with her loving husband, Victor.
She is survived by her husband, Victor Salemme, her daughter and son-in-law, Hailey and John Mancini, her two amazing grandchildren, John and Leah, who were the center of her world, she also leaves behind her son, Billy Salemme.
The Salemme family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Sedgewood Commons for their care of Rhoda and the amazing staff at Affinity Care of Maine for their care, compassion and support of Rhoda and her family.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 29 from 1 to 2 p.m. with Funeral to follow at 2 p.m. at the Dolby, Blais & Segee Funeral Home Windham Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham, ME.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Alzheimer’s Association of American, 383 US-1 #2C, Scarborough, ME 04074 in Rhoda’s name.
To express condolences or to participate in Rhoda’s online tribute, please visit: www.dolbyblaissegee.com.
Bernadette “Bernie” DeAngelis
Her Pride and Love for the City of Revere Was Unmatched
Bernadette “Bernie” (Angiulo) DeAngelis of Revere entered into rest on October 22nd at the age of 73.
Bernie grew up in Beachmont, graduated from Revere High School and raised her family here. Her pride and love for the city of Revere was unmatched. For 31 years, she worked for the Department of Revenue in Chelsea until her retirement this past year.
Bernie adored nothing more than being with her family. Her grandchildren and nieces and nephew were the center of her world. She never missed a sporting event or school fundraiser for any one of them. Everybody loved having “Grandma/Auntie Bernie” in their lives. Her love for shopping, cooking and all things Disney are what we will always remember her by.
The beloved wife of Salvatore DeAngelis for 55 years, she was the devoted mother of Janet Ruzzo and her husband, Ralph and Salvatore DeAngelis and his wife, Kristen, all of Revere; cherished grandmother of Francesca DeAngelis, Amara Ruzzo and Salvatore DeAngelis; the loving sister of Nicole (Angiulo) Sasso and her husband, Jay; cherished aunt of Jay Sasso and his wife, Heather and Janel Sasso; cherished great aunt of Lily, Isla and Meadow and dear daughter of the late Nicolo and Janet (Piccinni) Angiulo.
Visiting and a funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 28th from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Buonfiglio’s Funeral Home, 128 Revere Street, Revere and a Mass will follow at St. Anthony’s Church in Revere at noon.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to The Jimmy Fund https://www.jimmyfund.org/.
Norma Musto
Of Revere
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Norma Musto of Revere passed away on October 17 at the age of 80.
Born in Winthrop on June 26, 1943 to the late Louis and Theresa (Bersacola) Musto, she was the devoted mother of Stephen A. Smith of Revere, and Thomas Smith of Somerville; dear cousin of the late Lawrence Guarino and his late wife, Jeanette and the late Robert Guarino from Hudson, MA. She is also survived by her great cousins: Robert Guarino and his wife, Amy and their son, Beckett and David Guarino.
Norma will truly be missed by all who knew her.
A Memorial Visitation will be held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St, Revere on Sunday, October 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. followed by a 5 p.m. Prayer Service in the funeral home. A Private Interment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Norma’s name to Massachusetts General Hospital, Kranztz Family Center for Cancer Research, Att. Mass General Development Office, 125 Nashua St, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114-1101 or at www.giving.massgeneral.org.
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Brenda Ruth Fritz
1939-2022
Brenda Ruth Fritz, a longtime resident of New York City, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 at her retirement home, Windsor Place in Wilmington, Massachusetts on July 8, 2022.
Brenda was born in Boston on June 15, 1939, graduated from Revere High School in 1957 and secretarial school in 1959. She lived in Boston prior to moving to Manhattan in the early 1960’s.?
Brenda retired from Saks 5?th Avenue after many years of service as? Executive Assistant.
The daughter of Barney and Gladys Fritz, she is survived by her sister, Diane Saundra (Fritz) Minsky of Kailua, Hawaii and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Private family services were held on July 14, 2022 in Everett, Massachusetts.
William R. “Billy” Zolla
Retired Engineer and US Navy Veteran of WWII
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, October 27th from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for William R. “Bill” Zolla who died of natural causes on Saturday, October 21st at the Beverly Hospital. He was 100 years old. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. and Winthrop Ave.) Revere. Internment immediately following with Military Honors will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Bill was born in Revere on May 30, 1923, to his late parents, James A. Zolla and Louise (Sessa) Zolla. He was one of eight children. He was proudly raised at the Zolla Homestead at 33 Prospect Ave. in Revere. Bill was educated in Revere Public Schools and was a graduate of Revere High School, Class of 1940.
Shortly after he graduated, he enlisted in the United States Navy on May 3, 1943. Bill served his country proudly at the height of World War II. He served on PT Boat 309, named “Oh Frankie” and based primarily off the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea. He was honorably discharged from his brave service for his country on March 3, 1946 as a Quarter Master Second Class.
Bill returned home to Revere and decided to further his education and attend Princeton University where he studied Aerospace Engineering. He then began his engineering career at Stone & Webster, and then moved on to other companies including Raytheon & Itek, retiring at the age of 65.
During this time, Bill was married to his former wife, the late Mary Ann “Molly” (McCann) Zolla. They had three children together and Bill was a loving and proud father. He moved from Revere to North Andover in 1980, where he remained until the last several years when he lived in Danvers.
Throughout Bill’s life, he treasured being on the water, he owned many boats over the years and enjoyed taking his family out on the ocean. He especially loved visits to Plum Island in Newburyport.
He was very active in locating PT 309 after the war and involved in the efforts to refurbish it through PT Boats, Inc. PT 309 now proudly sits at the Admiral Nimitz Museum in Texas.
He was an avid golfer and played as often as possible. Bill also enjoyed being with his family, he was very proud of being a Zolla, the family lineage in Revere as well as the good genes they possessed.
He was the loving father of Ronald W. Zolla and his wife, Lee of Portsmouth, NH, Toni Sicari and her husband, Sebastian of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. and Leslie L. Zolla of Stoneham; the cherished grandfather of Kristen Autio and her husband, Eric of Mount Pleasant, SC., Michael
Zolla and his wife, Jennifer of Mountain Side, NJ, Brian Zolla and his wife, Amanda of Swampscott, Mark Zolla of Medford, Michael Sicari and Robert Sicari, both of New York City, NY; the proud great grandfather of Benjamin, Nathan, Brandon, Bella and Ethan; the dear brother of the late Marion Y. Zolla, Estelle A. Abbene and her late husband, William, Louise DeStefano and her late husband, Joseph, Evelyn Corea and her late husband, Frank, James A. Zolla, Jr., Frank E. Zolla and Rev. Brother Richard P. Zolla; the special uncle of Maris L. Abbene of Medfield and her son, Nathaniel Thompson and many other wonderful cousins.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Bill’s Memory to PT Boats, Inc. or to a charity of your choice. ?
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Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals.
Elli Catalucci
She Always Chose To See the Good in Everyone, She Was Unpretentious, Selfless and Kind
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours today, Wednesday, October 25th from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio, Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for Elli (Fanikos) Catalucci. Following a long illness, Elli died peacefully at home with her daughter and son by her side. She was 94 years old.
A Funeral Service will take place at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 54 South Common St., Lynn at 12 noon on Thursday, October 26th. Interment will immediately follow at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, 185 Lake St., Peabody.
Elli was born in East Boston on April 29, 1929 to the late Gregory and Louise (Papavrami) Fanikos. The second of six children, she attended Revere Public Schools and graduated from Revere High School in 1947.
During her school years, Elli developed a talent for sewing, even winning a sterling silver thimble in a sewing competition. It became a lifelong hobby and until her last days she could be found happily restitching a torn seam or mending a hole in a sweater.
In 1948, Elli began working at Revere Insurance Agency. During this time, she started dating her future husband, Aldo Catalucci and after a long courtship, they married in September of 1958. Within a few years, Elli left her job and devoted herself to raising their two children. A warm and loving wife and mother, Elli was the heart and soul of her family.
Elli cultivated many friendships, and of special importance to her was her club, The Niners. The group included nine women who would meet once a month for decades, establishing close relationships that would last throughout their lifetimes.
Aldo and Elli enjoyed the company of others and their home was a gathering spot for many. No matter the time of day or night, friends and family would stop by for coffee, conversation and to enjoy Elli’s famous brownies and “golden cups.”
Ever proud of her family, she would tell anyone she met that she was an “Aunt” to 64… a number that included 18 nieces and nephews, 41 grandnieces and grandnephews and five great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews!
Boating was also a favorite pastime and Aldo and Elli were longtime members of the Winthrop Yacht Club. Weekends were spent on the boat with their children and included fishing, scuba-diving and visiting
the Boston Harbor Islands.
Once her children were older, Elli took a job with Lattanzi Insurance Agency. She had a strong work ethic and no interest in retiring. When her boss recognized her many years of employment with a beautiful gold
watch, it was one of her proudest moments.
After her husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Elli cared for him for several years with patience and a sense of humor, never wavering in her devotion. Following Aldo’s passing, she lived on her own in the
home they had shared.
Curious and engaged throughout her life, Elli could often be found at her kitchen table with a cup of coffee, reading the Globe or the Revere Journal from front to back.
She spent her later years enjoying time with her children, siblings and lifelong friends. Elli always chose to see the good in
everyone. She was unpretentious, selfless and kind. Loved and adored by those who knew her, she will be greatly missed.
The beloved wife of 52 years to the late Aldo E. Catalucci, she was the loving mother of Catherine C. Carriere of Peabody and her husband, Retired Deputy Chief of Peabody Police, Scott Carriere, Steven A.
Catalucci of Prides Crossing and his wife, Joanna; dear sister of the late Isminy Ruberto of Revere and her
late husband, Frank, James Fanikos of Melrose and his wife, Florence, Antigone Love of Merrimac and her late husband, Robert, the late Dr. Peter Fanikos and his surviving wife, Elizabeth (Lee) of Ipswich and Victor Fanikos of Danvers and his wife, Aphrodite. Elli is also survived by her loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Patricia “Patti” Love ’81 Endowed Scholarship Fund, Clark University, 950 Main ST. Worcester, MA 01610. ?
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.
Marie Fallon
Her Happiest Times Were Spending Time With Her Family and Her Devoted Faith
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Funeral Mass on Saturday, October 28th at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere for Marie C. (DiModica) Fallon who died in the loving presence of her family at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers on Sunday, October 22nd following a brief illness. Marie just celebrated her 98th birthday, on September 25th. Interment will be held privately.
Marie was born in Boston to the late Philip and Mary (Coco) DiModica. She was one of ten children. Marie was raised and educated in Revere and was a graduate of Revere High School, Class of 1943.
On August 31, 1946, Marie married the love of her life, William E. Fallon. The couple remained in Revere where they raised their four sons. Marie was devoted to her family and proudly raised her children with good morals, values and faith. Marie filled her home with happiness, love and good examples. She welcomed her daughters-in-law as if they were her own daughters. She cherished her grandchildren as they were born and her great grandchildren. Marie also stayed very close to her siblings and their children. She also welcomed many of her son’s friends in as well.
Marie was best known for her baking. She made delicious pies, cakes, pastries and other treats with love. She would always bake something for any occasion or simply visiting a friend. Marie later worked at Tiernan’s Flower Shop on Broadway for about 15 years where she managed the shop and designed floral arrangements. Marie’s happiest of times were spending time with her family and her devoted faith.
She was the beloved wife of 66 years to the late William E. Fallon, Sr.; loving mother of Dr. John A. Fallon and his late wife, Irene of Lynnfield, Atty. William E. Fallon, Jr. and his wife, Joan of Melrose, Francis X. Fallon and his wife, Loretta, and Daniel J. Fallon and his wife, Peggy of Lynnfield; cherished grandmother of John A. Fallon, Jr. of Lynnfield, Jennifer A. Fallon and her husband, Michael Hanifan of Lynnfield, Elizabeth M. Fallon and her husband, Sean Brune of New Hampshire, Mark X. Fallon of Revere and Christina M. Fallon of Lynnfield. She was the adored great grandmother of John A. Fallon, III., Cass Fallon, Fallon Brune and Shane Brune; dear sister of the late Joan DeStefano, Frank, Domenic, Joseph, Catherine DiModica, Rose Carroll, Frances Dakin, Carmella Doherty amd Celia Kelleher. She is also lovingly survived by a large extended family, many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers, at Marie’s request, “Please spend some special times with your loved ones. The staff at Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals is most honored to have assisted the family in completing arrangements.
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Peter DeStasio
Retired Revere Police Officer
Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, November 3rd from 4 to 7:30 p.m., in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for Retired Revere Police Officer Peter R. DeStasio, who passed away unexpectedly on October 8th at 74 years of age. A Funeral Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home at 7:30 p.m.
Born and raised in Revere, Peter was a longtime Revere resident, residing on Payson Street for almost all of his life. He was a graduate of Revere High School and he later served and protected the community he loved as a Revere Police Officer for over 20 years.
He has been residing in Stoneham for the past three years with his beloved companion, Dianne. Peter enjoyed daily walks and would always return with flowers he handpicked for her. He also enjoyed time relaxing and tanning at Revere Beach and long walks with Dianne. He adored his family and was most happy when he was surrounded by his grandchildren.
He was the devoted fiancé and companion of 25 years to Dianne Joan Bonia of Stoneham, formerly of Revere. He is survived by his daughter, Lilly Marlaina Ramsay and her children, his grandchildren who loved and adored him: Ava Johnae Smith, John Wayne Smith, Jr. “The Duke” and Scarlett Rose Joan Smith; his son, Michael DeStasio and his mother, Robin DeStasio, his son, Peter DeStasio, Jr. and his daughter, Richelle DeStasio and her son, his grandson, Nathan Nascimento. He was the beloved son of the late Elaine DeStasio and Edward DeStasio and the dear brother of the late Edward DeStasio, Jr.
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