All Obituaries

Damiano “Dan” Pignato died in his home on Monday, November 4th in Naples, FL at the age of 78. Mr. Pignato was born on July 7th, 1941 in Boston MA to Pasquale and Margaret (Granesse) Pignato. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1963 during which he served on the lead ship during President Kennedy’s Blockade of Cuba. He married Karen (Ladowski) Pignato in Buffalo, NY in 1984. After moving to Florida, he began working as Vice President for Starboard Cruise Services (Duty...

Surette, Donald Joseph, of East Boston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 12th at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Bernice (O'Connell) Devoted father of Donald Surette Jr., Laura Sacco, David Surette and Barbara Evangelista. Proud father in law of Stephanie, Stephen, Maryann, Tom and Kellie Cherished grandfather of Nicole (Jose), Jeffrey (Jonelle), Michelle, Ryan, Justin (Ciara), Brendan and Anthony. Adored great-grandfather of Logan,...

Nina Viscio (Pastore), of Winthrop, passed away peacefully on November 10th surrounded by her loving family. Devoted mother of Denise Viscio of winthrop, Christopher Viscio and his wife Jennifer of Winthrop and the late Carolyn Viscio. Dear sister of Paul Pastore and Hope Pastore. Cherished grandmother of Christopher and Adrianna. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor Nina's life by gathering at Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel, Elm St., Everett on...

Joseph James D'Amelio, passed away suddenly on November 11th at the age of 49. Beloved husband of Antonietta (Grieci) D'Amelio. Cherished son of George D'Amelio Sr. and Lillian (Orlandino) D'Amelio. Fond son-in-law of Dario and Albina Grieci. Dear brother of Edmund D'Amelio, George D'Amelio Jr. and his wife Tricia, Christine DiIulio, Albert D'Amelio and Angelina D'Amelio. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins and...

Kathleen "Kathie" Juliano, of East Boston, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday November 7th at the age of 72. Beloved spouse of Ann Buonopane. Devoted mother of Gina Myers and her husband Wayne of North Kingstown, RI and Joseph Dedominicis and his wife Lisa of Malden. Dear sister of Jean, Donna, Debbie, Laura, Gail and the late Patty. Cherished grandmother of Darius, Myleya and Mikey. Also survived by her beloved dog Milo and countless adored nieces and...

Geozhen Li, of East Boston, passed away peacefully at home on November 9th at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Lun Gao. Devoted mother of Qing Sheng Gao and his wife Mei Sun of Cambridge. Cherished grandmother of Sophie and Tony Gao. Family and friends will honor Geozhen's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home 971 Saratoga St., East Boston on Saturday November 16th from 11:00AM to NOON.

Maria de la Cruz Median Dussan, of East Boston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 8th at the age of 88. Devoted mother of Fabian Medina and his wife Christine of Revere and William Medina and his wife Ruth of Seattle. Dear sister of Braulia Medina.  Cherished grandmother of Gabriel and Samantha. Adored great grandmother of Avery. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor Maria's life by gathering at the Most...

Alvina MacCormack (Thibeault), life-long resident of East Boston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Sunrise of Burlington Assisted Living, on November 2, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Joseph MacCormack. Devoted mother of Joyce Segale and husband Victor of Rutland, Vermont, Brian MacCormack of Nahant, Jane Rodgers and husband Christopher of Wakefield, and the late Thomas MacCormack and his surviving wife Joyce of Wakefield. Dear sister of the...

Dr. Subhi El-Deiry, of Chestnut Hill, MA, passed away peacefully at a Boston Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 3rd, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Dr. Salwa (Henry Takla) El-Deiry. Devoted father of Dr. Wafik El-Deiry and his wife Evelyn William of Providence, RI, Dr. Samer Eldeiry and his wife Dr. Dalia Eldeiry of Albany, NY and Dr. Leslie Eldeiry of Chestnut Hill, MA. Dear brother of Rev. Farouk El-Deiry and the late Rifaat, Monir, Nabila,...

Richard E. Petrillo, life-long resident of East Boston, passed away on November 1st at the age of 84. Devoted father of Diane Scarpa and her husband Gino of Wakefield, Richard Petrillo and his wife Laura of Stoneham and Julie Figueroa and her husband Mark of Arizona. Dear brother of Louis Petrillo of Winthrop and the late Henry Petrillo. Cherished grandfather of Gianna, Sophia, Dario, Ryan, Braeden, Sarah, Kaitlin and Matthew. Also survived by many loving nieces and...

Martins Da Silva, Mirta of East Boston passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 6th. Beloved wife of the late Arides Silva. Devoted mother to Juarez Silva, Joao Silva, Marina Silva, Marlene Silva, Jose Neto, Vera Silva and the late Lourdes Aguiar and Joaquim Silva. Also survived by many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family and friends will honor Mirta's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home East Boston on Thursday November 7th from...

Robert McGrath, of New Harbor, ME, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 59. Robert was born in Dorchester on May 13, 1960 to John and Adelene (MacGowan) McGrath. Beloved husband of Pamela (Limone) McGrath of New Harbor, ME. Devoted father of Katelyn McGrath of Whitman and Jeffrey McGrath of Melrose. Dear brother of John McGrath and his wife Maureen, James McGrath  and his wife Barbara, Thomas McGrath, Barbara Dever and her husband Paul,...

DiStefano, Lori of Revere passed away unexpectedly on Thursday October 31st. Loving daughter of Robert and Anne (DiFronzo) DiStefano of Revere. Devoted mother of Anthony, Geno and Christopher Ciano all of Revere. Dear sister of Robert DiStefano of Lynn, Paul DiStefano of Revere, Lisa Falzone and her husband Robert of East Boston. Adored grandmother of Ava Ciano. Beloved fiancé of William Cormier. Former wife of Edward Ciano. Cherished aunt of Vanessa, Jessica, Brian...

Gracey, Pedro of East Boston passed away on October 22nd. Beloved husband of the late Emilia Vasquez. Devoted father of Mady Chauca, Maria Gracey, Carmen Gracey, Rosa Gracey, Isabel Gracey and Jorge Gracey. Cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.   Family and friends will honor Pedro's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home 971 Saratoga Street East Boston MA 02128 on...

Bakos, George John Jr. of Winthrop, formerly Lynn, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 21, 2019. Loving son of the late George J. Sr. and Aphrodite (Chrisafideis) Bakos. Beloved husband of Amanda (Triant) Bakos. Devoted father of Georgiana Rose "Gia" and Zoe Fotini, both of Winthrop. Cherished brother of John Bakos, Frances Frangos, and the late Christos G. Bakos. Cherished uncle of Stephanie, Brianna and Alexandra Frangos, and Chase, Callie, and Christian...

Incrovato, Ellen (Diaz) of Danvers formerly of East Boston passed away on Wednesday October 23rd. Devoted mother of Ann Marie Martin and husband Robert of Lewiston Maine, Michael Incrovato of Roslindale, William and wife Gina Incrovato of Peabody and the late James and David Incrovato. Dear sister of Barbara Candeger of Pennsylvania and the late Phillip Callari. Loving grandmother of Jamie Incrovato, Robert Martin and wife Elizabeth, Joel Martin and wife Brittany, William “LB”...

Dorothy "Dottie" Ann Wilkes (Vespa), of East Boston passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 12th at the age of 79. Dottie was born in Boston on October 20, 1939 to Angelo and Eve (Forlizzi) Vespa. She was the beloved wife of over 63 years of Frederick Wilkes. Devoted mother of Frederick "Ricky" Wilkes and his wife Theresa of New York, Denis Wilkes of East Boston, Mark Wilkes of East Boston and Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilkes of East...

Angelina A. Papapietro, life-long resident of East Boston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 5th at the age of 93. Angelina was born in Boston on May 18,1926 to Vincenzo and Maria (DiVirgilio) Cresta. Beloved wife of the late Benny Papapietro. Devoted mother of Leonard Papapietro and his wife Sarah of Tennessee, Angela Guerrini of Revere, John Papapietro and his wife Katie of California, Joseph Papapietro and his wife Lisa of Arizona,...

Blase Paul Gambino, born September 24, 1935 died October 6, 2019. He gradated from Boston English High School, served in the Air force in Japan during the Korean war. He received a PhD in Experimental Psychology from University of Massachusetts. He taught at the University of Miami as an assistant professor, and as an Adjunct at several colleges in Massachusetts. He received and administered a number of grants to study gambling. He was the author or co- author of 26 articles in academic...

HEFFRON, George A. Of Gardner, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday morning, September 16th. Loving son of the late William J. and Margaret (Savio) Heffron. Devoted father of Toni Anne St. John of Taunton, Michael Heffron and wife Laurie of Hanover and Denise Alley of Gardner. Dear brother of William G. Heffron of East Boston and the late Patricia J. Falcone. Cherished grandfather of Anthony, Dominic, Dante, Frankie and Tessa. Dear...