All Obituaries

Thomas P. Muldoon Jr. of East Boston formerly of South Boston passed away on January 17th at the age of 89. Beloved son of the late Thomas and Victoria (Palin) Muldoon. Dear brother of James E. Muldoon and his wife Kathleen of Mahwah, NJ and the late Lawrence and Mary Muldoon. Loving uncle of James S. Muldoon of Flanders, NJ. Family and friends will honor Tom's life by gathering on Thursday January 24 at 1:00PM at Holy Cross Cemetery for a graveside funeral service. Tom derived...

Joseph L. Oliveri, long-time resident of East Boston, passed away on January 17th at the age of 92 peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Kaplan Family Hospice House. Joe was born on December 1, 1926 in Revere, MA to Carl and Josephine (Piazza) Oliveri. He met the love of his life Katherine "Kay" Pignato in East Boston. They married and raised their family on Princeton Street in East Boston. Joe fondly would tell stories of living on Princeton Street and working with...

Cipoletta, Anthony of Beachmont, Revere formerly of the North End passed away on January 10th. Beloved husband of Barbara (DePalo) Cipoletta of Beachmont. Devoted father of Anthony, Joseph and Christopher Cipoletta. Dear brother of Grace Cipoletta, Joseph Cipoletta and wife Denise, Jerry Cipoletta, Maria DeMichele and husband Joseph and the late Paul Cipoletta. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor Anthony's life by gathering at St....

Corbett Wallace A Jr "Wally" of Saugus formerly of East Boston peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Jan 11.  Beloved husband of  Corrine (DeStefano) Corbett. Devoted father of Tammie Ambrosino and husband Frank of Saugus,Tracie Donovan and husband Brian of So. Boston, Jodi Spolsino of Revere. Dear brother of David Corbett of Wareham, Michael Silva and wife Diane of New Bedford and  Flo Furtado of Florida and...

Caporale Ernest J  "Ernie"of Boothbay Harbor Maine,formerly of Stoneham and East Boston passed away peacefully in his wife's arms on Jan 7. Beloved husband of Mary (Doherty) Caporale. Dear brother of the late Thomas and his surviving wife Maryanne and Nicolette Tavilla. Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor Ernie's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home 971 Saratoga St (Orient Heights) East Boston on...

Arturo, Fajardo,  formerly  of Chelsea, Ma. passed away on January 9th at the age of 72. Arturo was born in Guatemala on December 14, 1946. Beloved husband of Martha Alicia Fajardo (Bran). Devoted father of Milton, Ludwin, Juan Fajardo and Erica Velasquez. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family and friends will honor Arturo’s life by gathering at Ruggiero Family Memorial Home 971 Saratoga St. East Boston on...

Di Pietro, Prisca "Assunta" (Rosa), formerly of East Boston, passed away in Pisa, Italy on Monday November 26,2018 at the age of 85. Born in Mirabella Eclano, Italy, she was the beloved daughter of the late Gioconda (Moscato) Rosa and Antonio Rosa. Survived by her husband Alfonso Di Pietro of East Boston. Loving mother of Maddalen "Marisa" Di Pietro of East Boston and Rita Di Pietro of Cenaia (Pisa) Italy. Dear sister of the late Pasquale "Pat" Rosa and wife...

Cavallaro, Lisa Ann, of Revere, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Loving daughter of Florence (Gostanian) and the late Charles Cavallaro of Florida. Devoted mother of Tayla (DiCicco) and husband Aaron Puopolo of East Boston. Dear sister of Alice Mackin of Revere and Alex Cavallaro of Florida. Also survived by her cherished nieces. In accordance with the wishes of the Cavallaro family, services will be private.

Hanton, Maria C (Spada) of Malden formerly of East Boston passed away peacefully on January 4th.  Loving daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (Pessia) Spada. Devoted mother of  Michelle M Varano and husband Nick of Lynnfield and Amy Hanton of Malden. Dear sister of Attorney Len Spada and wife Liz of Middleton. Cherished grandmother of Nico and Marina Varano and Alec Gonzalez. Loving companion of Robert...

Rios Cindy A ,of East Boston  formerly Brockton passed away unexpectedly on Jan 8. Devoted mother of Christine Curtis and husband Tom of East Boston and Marc Doyle of Fl. Dear sister of Richard, Randy and Dean Rios cherished grandmother of Frankie and Jack Curtis. Also lovingly survived by her canine companion LuLu. Cindy worked for High Point Treatment Center, and because of the love and devotion to that facility and the people they help, her family request...

Polsonetti, Anthony Jr. of Gloucester formerly of Winthrop unexpectedly on  December 29th.  Loving son of  Joan (Quilty) Polsonetti and the late Anthony Sr. Devoted father of Antonio, Christina Camella Polsonetti and Kimberly Campbell. Dear brother of Evelyn Young, Joseph and James Polsonetti and Joanie Kirby. Cherished brother in law of Michael Bunick and Stephen Kirby. Longtime friend of  George Andriotti and...

Daniel Alexander Benitez,  passed away on December 27th at the age of 21.   Cherished son of Cristobal  Benitez Cornejo of El Salvador and Carolina Elizabeth of Chelsea. Dear brother of Diego J. Benitez. Also survived by many loving cousins and friends. Family and friends will honor Daniel's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home 971 Saratoga St., East Boston on Saturday January 5th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Services will conclude...

Deveau William J. "Billy", of East Boston passed away on Dec 28, 2018. Loving son of Edward Deveau and Elizabeth Young. Dear brother of Edward Deveau and wife Connie of East Boston. Dear uncle of Edward, Kenneth and Michelle Deveau.  Family and friends will honor Billy's life by gathering in the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home 971 Saratoga St (Orient Heights) East Boston on Saturday Jan 5th from 8:30 - 9:30 AM. Before leaving in procession to St. Joseph St....

Juana Ortiz (Castillo) of East Boston, passed away suddenly surrounded by her loving family on December 31st. Beloved wife of Angel Ortiz Devoted mother of Amauri Pimentel and Katherine Victoria Ortiz. Dear sister of Ana Soto, Andres Pimentel, Gregorio Castillo and Alfredo Castillo. Cherished grandmother of Rubiella and Lidiany Pimentel. Family and friends will honor Juana's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home 971 Saratoga St., East Boston on Friday January 4th...

Basile Raffaela (Cornetta) of East Boston passed away peacefully on Dec 29, 2018 Beloved wife of the late  Anthony S. Basile. Devoted mother of  Lorraine Coughlin and husband Laurence of East Boston, Stephen Basile and wife  Dorie of Saugus. Dear sister of  Fred Cornetta of East Boston and the late Rose Cornetta and Hilda Faulkner. Cherished grandmother of  Rena, Christophe, Tiffany and Stephen. Adored great grandmother of  Carmen, Nickolas and Jimmy. Also...

George Gordon, of Revere formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 27th at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late Grace (Eloqua) Gordon. Devoted father of Dennis Gordon, Richard Gordon and his wife Michelle, Mark Gordon and his wife Jo-Ann of Revere, Kenneth Gordon and his wife Annette, George Gordon and his wife Rosemarie of East Boston and the late Kim Marie Gordon. Adored grandfather of Jamie Rossi, Jeanette Laft, Melissa Sartori,...

Stewart, John "Jackie", of South Carolina, formerly of East Boston passed away unexpectedly  on Christmas Day at the age of 51. Loving son of Barbara Ann (Sergent) and the late John E. Stewart.  Dear brother of Dawn Lepore of East Boston and Barbara Muro and Husband Anthony of Rhode Island and the late Sharon Rosati. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor John Jackie's life by gathering on a funeral...

Guillermo A. Lima, Of East Boston, suddenly on December 23rd at the age of 38. Beloved son of Filomena Lima and Jose Roberto of El Salvador. Dear brother of Jose Francisco Lima, Roberto Carlos Lima and Rolando Roberto Lima Past employee Spinelli's Bakery and Function Facility in East Boston. Family and Friends will honor Guillermo's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home 971 Saratoga St., East Boston on Saturday December 29th from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Dorothy Papa (Diorio), of East Boston passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 18th at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Papa. Devoted mother of Diana Deeran and her late husband Robert, Linda Scalfani and her late husband Buster, Vincent Papa Jr. and his wife Hildy, John Papa and his wife Joan, and Dorothy DiMille and her husband John. Dear sister of Ruth Vosolo, William Diorio and the late Rose Marie DiSisto, Angelo DiOrio, Anthony "Bunny"...

Hock, Lawrence W. Sr. "Larry" of Dorchester formerly of East Boston and Hull passed away peacefully on December 18. Beloved husband of Mariann Gardner. Devoted father of Larry Jr. and wife Kathreen, Anthony Hock, Jimmy and wife Elisa, Robert ,Giuseppe and Gennaro Hock. Dear step father of Jason DaSilva and wife Nicole, Taylor Gardner and wife Madeline and Ashlyn Gardner. Loving brother of Carole Fox, and Ellen Rosenberg and husband Mike. Cherished grandfather of 6...