Angelo Sozio
Of Wakefield, formerly of Revere
Angelo “Chuck” Sozio, (98) of Wakefield formerly of Revere passed away on August 31, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in East Boston on August 5, 1926, to the late Luigi and Michelina (Imperato).
Chuck’s journey was a testament of hard work and resilience. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish Sozio Appliances in 1949, which grew into one of the most iconic small businesses in the North Shore area. Chuck’s success in the appliance business was evident early on; he was the sole authorized servicing dealer for Frigidaire in the North Shore area within a few years of starting his business. The business flourished for over 70 years under Chuck’s leadership. His dedication was not limited to his professional life; Chuck served his country in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) during World War II. Chuck was stationed in the Pacific theater, participated in the Battle of Midway, and did so with tremendous pride and patriotism. His upbeat and positive approach to life was infectious, inspiring those around him to embrace life’s challenges with courage and optimism.
Beloved husband of 15 years to Patricia Sozio (Zagarella). Cherished father of Leigh Buccellato and her husband Nicholas of Wakefield, Daniel Concessi and his wife Kara of Reading, Teresa Concessi of Wakefield, Christian Concessi of Boston, and Jaylynn Zagarella of Wakefield. Adored grandfather of Teddy Moore. Dear brother of Irene Giuffrida and her late husband Frank of Lynnfield, Mary A. Kelly of Revere, and the late Anthony Sozio. Caring uncle to Santina Primavera of Lynnfield, Gina Noto of Lynnfield, Lorraine Hagen and her husband Christopher of Danvers, and the late Anthony Sozio.
Funeral from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 10:00am. Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. A Visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the funeral home. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, 909 N Washington Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314 or at www.mcsf.org.
In honoring Angelo Sozio’s life, we invite you to share your memories, anecdotes, and photographs on his memorial page. Your contributions will serve as a testament to Chuck’s remarkable life and the indelible impact he had on those around him. His story is not just in the life he led but also in the lives he touched. Let us remember and celebrate Angelo Sozio, a true embodiment of ambition, dedication, and generosity at www.buonfiglio.com.
Carmela (Ferraro) Mercier
Of Beachmont, formerly of Italy
Mrs. Carmela (Ferraro) Mercier, age 95, died on Wednesday, August 28th at the North Shore Medical Center in Salem. She was the wife of the late Raffaele Carpinelli and Robert Mercier.
Carmela was born in Marina di Gioiosa Ionica, Calabria Italy and has been a resident of Beachmont since 1954. She was the daughter of the late Natale and Maria (Sainato) Ferraro. Carmela was a member of the Revere Senior Center where she enjoyed playing Bocce. She was also an avid bowler. Carmela was a longtime faithful parishioner of both our Lady of Lourdes Parish and Immaculate Conception Church in Revere. She also helped in the planting and maintaining of the grounds of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Carmela worked for the Marriott for 22 years as a banquet waitress as well as Servomation for 15 years.
Carmela’s passion was gardening. She kept a meticulous garden and was skilled at growing delicious vegetables and herbs and would grow the most beautiful flowers.
Carmela was the epitome of a perfect wife, mother and friend. She cherished all of her relationships. She once told us that the greatest joy in her life was becoming a mother. She made sure all family members understood the value of family. She stressed the importance of maintaining a close and loving relationship with each other should take precedence over anything. Carmela was genuine, she always put others before herself. Whatever she did for anyone, be it family or friend, came from the heart.
“Nanna” as she was lovingly called by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was still cooking dinners for family even at the age of 95.
Carmela is survived by her daughter, Rosemary Jacobs and her husband Don of Saugus and Ossipee NH; her two sons, Ralph Carpinelli and his wife Carla of Peabody, and James Carpinelli and his wife Cecelia of Saugus; seven grandchildren, Joseph Ferraro, Marina Tucker and her husband Paul, Ralph Carpinelli, Anthony Carpinelli and his wife Alexa, Domenic Carpinelli, James Carpinelli and Jennifer Carpinelli; seven great grandchildren, Natale, Alexa and Maria Ferraro, Kylie and PJ Tucker, Leilani and Anthony Carpinelli; her step-children, Guy Mercier and Lea Simard and their families; as well as many nieces and nephews throughout the world. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Melissa Ferraro and eight brothers and sisters, Rosina, Salvatore, Giuseppe, Elisabetta, Francesco, Caterina, Rocco and Immacolata. She is survived by sister-in-law Elisabetta from Canada.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS on Wednesday (09/04/2024) from 4 – 7 p.m. A funeral will be held from the funeral home on Thursday (09/05/2024) at 8:45 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St., Revere at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. For directions & condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com.
Edward Snow
A remarkable man
The remarkable Edward Donald Snow, accomplished architect, unofficial historian, Winthrop enthusiast, avid reader, and memorable storyteller, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 22, 2024, just three months shy of his 89 th birthday. Born November 15, 1935, in Boston, Massachusetts, and a native of Winthrop, Edward was the only child of Donald Burnham Snow and Eunice Toothaker. Raised
in the house at 59 Cottage Avenue, Edward was able to spend a lot of time with his three uncles (Nicholas Hopkins Snow, Winthrop James Snow, Edward Rowe Snow), and other family members. I always thought that Edward looked just like his uncle Edward Rowe Snow, an American writer and historian who authored around 100 books. Edward Rowe Snow was also known for carrying on the tradition of the “Flying Santa”; for over forty years (1936–1980). Edward’s lineage traces back to the first settlers in Plymouth, Massachusetts (Nicholas and Constance Hopkins Snow). Edward Donald Snow, always known to be intelligent and funny, attended and graduated from Winthrop Senior High School (1949 – 1953) and went on to study architecture at Boston Architectural College (1962 – 1967), becoming a well-known architect eventually starting his own business, Edward D
Snow Architecture Service in Winthrop. Always sharing the histories of buildings and architecture in and around the Boston Winthrop area, with those that were curious and with others that were not, as was most often the case. Edward had an amazing memory recall, providing many details for structures he designed, stories about business colleagues, and conversations with people he knew, and he was always sharing his thoughts and remembrances with friends and family members. Even after retirement, Edward kept up with architectural trends by immersing himself in online architectural news and journals, and also by reading “many” “many” “many” “many” and I mean “many”….magazines like Architectural Record. As hard as it may seem, Edward found something he loved more than architecture when he met and married the love of his life, Mrs. Judith J. Packard, at St. Barnabas Episcopalian Church, East Middlebury, Vermont on July 25, 1964. Amazingly, their first meeting wasn’t love at first sight as she
slammed the front door in his face (Edward and Judith told me this story many times and laughed about it), but I am happy to tell you that they just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. The best way that I could describe it is that the architect and teacher were meant to be together as best friends and soulmates. This union gave them two beautiful daughters: Sophia Snow and Hester Elizabeth Snow (May 26, 1969, Boston, Massachusetts – June 14, 2001, London, England). Hester was taken too young and missed every day since. Edward and Judith leaned on each other during this difficult time as their love was tested by trials and tribulations; somehow always finding strength and comfort within each other. Over the years, Edward and Judith lived in many places around Boston, but they always came
back to 59 Cottage Avenue; this is the last place they lived together. In March 2022, the house was condemned by the city, sold at auction, their worldly possessions were lost, and they were robbed of memories by Judith’s dementia, but Edward and Judith kept the most precious thing of all, which was their love for each other. When you think of Edward Donald Snow, remember two things; 1. Edward loved with his whole heart, laughed and smiled when telling stories because this brought him great joy. 2. The love that Edward and Judith shared was remarkable like him, never wavering and always at the forefront. There will be a remembrance gathering on 4 September 2024 from 5-7 pm at Buonfiglio Funeral Home in Revere, Massachusetts. Please join us to celebrate the life of Edward Donald Snow as he was truly a special person.
