All Obituaries

Baez, Hilda of Revere passed away on May 19th. Family and friends will honor Hilda's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home 971 Saratoga Street, East Boston on Friday May 25th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Funeral home is handicap accessible. For transportation to the funeral home for the visitation please call 617-569-0990. Ample off street parking with attendants in our parking lot.

Garcia, Anibal of Chelsea formerly of Nicaragua on May 21st at the age of 79. Family and Friends will honor Anibal's life by gathering on Thursday May 24th from 5:00PM to 8:00 PM at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home 971 Saratoga St., East Boston to celebrate Anibal's life.

Loretta Cassesso Cataldo 83 yrs formerly of East Boston and the South End Of Boston was the Beloved wife of the Late William Cataldo of the South End of Boston, Daughter Of the Late Ann Hughes of the South End of Boston and the Late Michael Cassesso of Somerville, Ma.. She leaves behind her Beloved children, Diane Correnti of East Boston, William and Michael Cataldo both of Chelsea,Ma. Also brother Ronald Hughes Testa of Brockton, Ma and her sisters Dorothy Hester of Bradenton, Fl , M....

Gifford, Maranda Edith of East Boston passed away suddenly on May 18th at the age of 30. Devoted daughter of Rosaria "Rose" Tarbi-Gifford and the late Randall Gifford. Loving wife of the late Kevin Morgardo. Alsos survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and friends. Family and friends will honor Maranda's life by gathering on Wednesday May 23rd from 9:00AM to 10:00AM at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home 971 Saratoga St., East Boston. A funeral...

Facada, Manuel G. of East Boston peacefully on May 16th in his 103rd year.  Beloved husband of the late  Virginia (Centeio) who passed away August of 2017. Devoted father of John Facada and wife Alice Lippert of VA and  Albert Facada and wife Roberta of East Boston. Dear brother of Edgar Facada of Dorchester and pre-deceased by seven bothers and sisters. Cherished grandfather of Albert, Katie and Kyle.  Also survived by his many...

Mattera, Marie S. (Coderre) of East Boston passed away on May 11, 2018. Beloved wife of Salvatore "Smiley" Mattera. Loving mother of Marie Ciaccio and her husband Lenny of Lynn, David Videtti and wife Kelly of Chelsea and Stacey Mattera of Framingham. Also survived by 7 loving grandchildren; Brandon and wife Gina, Jarred, Joshua, Madison, Nathan, Giovanna and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at the Ruggiero Family Memorial...

Merullo, Sharon E.(Frizzi) of East Boston passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 10, 2018. Cherished mother of Sharna E. Merullo-Sullivan and her husband Brian J., Jr. of Saugus, Shanee K. Merullo-Masciulli and her husband Paul and Shaylyn G. Merullo all of East Boston. Beloved daughter of Anthony O. "Nene" Frizzi, Sr. and the late Grace (Crosby) Frizzi. Dear twin sister of Karen L. Martone and her late husband Joseph and dear...

Bianchino, Theresa of East Boston on May 4 at the age of 55. Mother of William "BJ" Chan of Raynham, Patrik Chan of Chelsea and the late Mario Candela Jr. Loving mother in law of Karen Vanessa DiBella and Noel Santiago. Dear sister of William "Billy" Bianchino and the late John, Albie, Judy and Louise. Cherished aunt of Shannon Bianchino and Shannon Katramados. Adored grandmother of Alyssa "Nunnie's Girl" Chan,...

Gilbride, Mary L. (Susi) of East Boston passed away on May 5 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Robert Gilbride. Devoted mother of Robert Gilbride and his wife Nancy of East Boston and Richard Gilbride and his wife Judy of Beverly. Dear sister of the late Anna Pelligrino, Amelia Zagarella, Rose Susi, Rita Pennachio and Frank Susi. Adored grandmother of Richard, Jillian, Jonathan, Serena and Robert. Also survived by many loving nieces...

Mancia Pineda, Javier of Lynn formerly of El Salvador, passed away peacefully, on May 2, 2018, at the age of 69. Devoted father to Amilcar, Delmy, Joni, Keni, Ana, Fani, Fracisco Pineda Mancia and Marlene and Evelin Tejada Mancia Dear brother of Pablo, Ricardo, Isidro, Mancho, Jesus, Catalina, Benancia, Amelia, Romana, Rosario and Jose Mancia. Adored grandfather of 16 Grandchildren. Family and friends will honor Javier’s life by gathering on Sunday...

Deras, Maria of Chelsea formerly of El Salvador passed away on May 2nd, 2018 at the age of 85. Maria was born in, El Salvador on July 2nd, 1932. Beloved mother of Ana, Santos, Juan Lara, Rosa Portillo, Yanira Guevara and Carlos and Jose Lara. Dear sister of Pedro Deras. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins and 26 Grandchildren, 27 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren. Family and friends will honor...

Guarino, Raffaele of East Boston formerly of Mirabella, Italy passed away on April 29th surrounded by his loving family at the age of 75. Beloved husband of over 52 years of Columbia Guarino. Devoted father of Lucille Gerardi and her husband Joseph of East Boston, Vincent Guarino of West Peabody and Elaina Guarino of East Boston. Dear brother of Lena Buonopane of East Boston, Bianca Benizzoni of Italy and Rita Memmolo of Italy. Cherished grandfather of...

Wilson, Thomas M. III, in Washington DC of East Boston passed away unexpectedly on April 27. Loving son of Thomas M and April A.(Roberts) Wilson. Dear brother of Jessica Roberts, Jason Wilson and Jacob Kaplan. Cherished grandson of Judy (Dion) Roberts and the late Michael Roberts,Thomas and Corinne (Goodwin)Wilson. Also survived by his many loving aunts uncles and cousin as well as his Family of Football players. Thomas...

Acension Tellez-Aguilar of Chelsea formerly of Nicaragua, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, on April 24, 2018 at the age of 66 after a brief battle with cancer. Devoted mother to Heidy Bravo-Brito and her husband Aneury Brito, of Rockland, Mass and Jeffrey Tellez, of Chelsea. Loving daughter of  Dolores Aguilar and the late Nicolas Tellez. Dear sister of  late Martha L....

Manfra, George Sr. of Middleton formerly of East Boston, peacefully passed away on April 26th.  Beloved husband of the late Carmella "Millie" (Oliva-Morani).  Devoted father of Sandra Dicato of Peabody, George Manfra, Jr. and wife Lori of Malden and the late Donald Manfra and surviving wife Lois.  Dear stepfather of Laura Dacarakis and husband George of Saugus, George Morani of Merrimack, MA and former wife Milanda, Gregory Morani...

Deveau, Virginia Irene "Ginny" of Revere formerly of East Boston passed away on April 19th at home surrounded by her loving family in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Burton J. Deveau. Devoted mother of Edward Deveau and his wife Corinne of Revere, Frank Deveau and his wife Thanaporm "Jass" of Revere, Donna Rowe and her husband Robert of Talking Rock, Georgia, Cheryl Weyant and her husband Kevin of Farmington, NH, Burton J....

DiRocco, Richard B. Sr.- of Revere formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 17, 2018 at the age of 69 after a long battle with cancer. Beloved husband to Jonnalee (Hammond) DiRocco of Revere Devoted father to Richard “Jaime” DiRocco of Revere, Gina DiRocco of Cambridge, Anna DiRocco of Lynn, Maria DiRocco of Saugus, Paula DiRocco of Revere, Anthony DiRocco of Revere and the Late Richard DiRocco Jr. ...

Mrs. Maria Isabel (Rodriguez) Bermudez, of San Salvador, El Salvador, born on August 6, 1930 in Ozatlan San Salvador, El Salvador, passed away at age 87 on April 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home, Chelsea Massachusetts.  Beloved wife of the late Calixto Bermudez.  Devoted mother of Nelson Florstedt, Calixto Bermudez and Daughter Ana C. Martin.  Dear sister of Naun Rodriguez, Manuel...

Contardi, Antonio of Saugus formerly of East Boston passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 18, 2018.  Beloved husband of the late Maria T. Contardi (Palermo).  Loving father of Linda Turner and husband John of Salem.  Dear brother of Carmelo Contardi and his wife Luisa of Toronto, Canada and the late Francesco and Saverio Contardi.  Also survived by his brother in law Robert Palermo and his wife Susann of Lynnfield...

Gisela, Szoko  passed away peacefully on April 15th at the age of 77. Per Gisela's family services will be private.