Gloria Amorello

Member of the former Women of Chelsea Moose

Gloria M. (Arsenault) Amorello passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Chelsea Center for Skilled Nursing and Rehab where she had been receiving supportive care for the past few years. She was 87 years old.

Born and raised in Chelsea, she was a beloved daughter of the late Arthur J.  Arsenault   and  Alma   M.   (Chaisson)   and   her   second   mother,   Bernadette (Gaudet) Arsenault.

She attended local schools and briefly attended college for a semester.  A devoted mother and homemaker, Gloria also worked outside of her home as a store clerk with local variety and convenience stores.  She was a member of the former Women of the Chelsea Lodge of Moose.

During her lifetime, Gloria enjoyed traveling and activities surrounding home and family as a doting grandmother and babysitter.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, the late Alfred Amorello, a brother, the late Rev. Raymond Arsenault; sisters: Marie Cormier and Marjorie C. Zuchowski-Jaslowich.  She was the devoted mother of Marion A. “Midge” Dawicki of Saugus, Arthur A. Amorello of California and Jacqueline Vaczy and her husband, Kenneth of Lynn; dear sister of Howard Arsenault of Saugus, Armand Arsenault of West Peabody, Mark Arsenault of York, Maine, Joan Sarcia of Belmont and Carol Phillips of Chelsea; cherished grandmother of Lori Skory, Keri Lindstrom, Richard Dawicki, Jr., Michelle Powers,   Keri   Ocasio,  Anthony   and  Angela  Amorello   and   adoring   great-grandmother of Ryan, Justin, Haley, Benjamin and Hannah Lindstrom, Brianna and Matthew Skory, Mia and Maddoux Powers.  She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and extended family members.

Funeral arrangements were by the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, Chelsea. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.  To send expressions of sympathy, please visit  www.WelshFuneralHome.com

Ernest V. “Ernie” Corea

Member of the Chelsea Knights of Columbus and Painters and Allied Trades Union Local 35. 

Ernest V. Corea entered into eternal rest on Wednesday morning, Feb. 21 at the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea.  He was 98 years old.

A lifelong resident of Chelsea, the son of the late Frank and Amelia (Orlando) Corea, Ernie attended Chelsea Public Schools and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1938.  On Sept. 28, 1942, Ernest enlisted in the US Navy and during his time in the service he received the World War II Victory Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and 2 Asiatic Pacific stars. Petty Officer Ernest was honorably discharged on Dec. 9, 1945.

Ernie was a painter by trade.  Before entering the Navy, he worked for his father at Frank Corea Contractor.  Upon returning home from the service, he worked for various painting contractors.  Ernie retired in 1981.  He was a late member of the Chelsea Knights of Columbus and the Painters and Allied Trades Union Local #35.  Ernie enjoyed life to its fullest and will be greatly missed by all his family.

The beloved husband of Catherine T. (Ienna) Corea of Chelsea with whom he shared 71 years of marriage, he was the devoted father of Ernest V. Corea, Jr. and his wife, Florence of Saugus, Joseph F. “Jay” Corea and his wife, Susan of Pelham, NH, Catherine F. Corea-Arbing and her husband, Robert of Weymouth and Maryann Corea Carroll and her husband, Joseph of Chelsea. He was the brother of the late Frank N. Corea, Robert Corea and Lawrence Corea and is also lovingly survived by five grandchildren: Amanda Antonelli and her husband, Brian of Melrose, Joseph “Jay” Corea, Jr. of Lowell, Christopher Corea of Pelham, NH, Marie Corea of Beverly and Joanna Corea of Saugus and two great grandchildren, Catherine Amelia and Jacob Antonelli of Melrose.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Church on Feb. 24 with funeral arrangements entrusted to the Carafa Family Funeral Home.  Entombment was at the Holy Cross Mausoleum in Malden. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ernie’s memory may be made to Our Lady of Grace Church, 59 Nichols St., Chelsea, MA 02150.

Jay Pownall

Pownall family patriarch, will be remembered for his Life Motto:  volunteer, help others, stay busy,  laugh and,  have one CC Highball every evening!

Jay Pownall, 100, died peacefully with family by his side, at the Overlook Masonic Home in Charlton, Mass. on March 2.

Surviving are his daughter, Phyllis Pownall of Cambridge, son, Ron Pownall and daughter-in-law, Darlene DeVita of Chelsea and grandsons, Ben Pownall of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Amos Pownall of Denver, Colo. He was the patriarch of the Pownall clan which has had annual reunions for nearly 40 years. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 71 years, Claudia Pownall.

He grew up on the family dairy farm near Lancaster Penn.; graduated from Penn State; and, served in the US Navy during World War II.  After the war, he and Claudia started a wholesale garden supply business in Wilmington, DE. They retired to Florida in 1982 and “re-retired” to Charlton  in 2006 to be near their children and grandchildren and they summered on Pine River Pond near Ossipee, N.H.

Jay, born and raised a Quaker, was a lifelong member of the Religious Society of Friends.  He was superintendent of the Wilmington Monthly Meeting of Friends and a trustee of Wilmington Friends School.

Jay was active in many charities and organizations, including: the Wilmington Parking Authority; Lions Club; Boy Scouts; Free Masonry; Meals on Wheels; Habitat for Humanity; FISH (Friends In Service Helping); and, Overlook General Store manager (until age 97). He was an avid gardener, golfer and Red Sox fan.

He will be remembered for his Life Motto:  Volunteer • Help Others • Stay Busy • Laugh and,  have one CC Highball every evening!

A celebration will be held on Sunday, March 11, at 2 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, The Overlook, 88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton, MA 01507. There will be a burial service in August 2018 at Eastland Friends Meeting, Little Britain, PA.

 In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to:Wilmington DE Friends Meeting http://www.wilmingtondefriendsmeeting.org/support.htm or

Masonic Angel Fund – Charlton MA.

http://www.masonicangelfund.org/donate.htm

Robert J. Miller – Charlton Funeral Home 175 Old Worcester Road, Charlton. Is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online Guest Book is available at:         https://www.rjmillerfunerals.net.

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Teodolinda Moniello

Retired seamstress

Teodolinda (Ferraro Caruso) Moniello of Revere died on Friday, March 2, after a long and courageously fought illness. She was 83 years old.

The loving wife of Michele Moniello with whom she shared 64 years of marriage, she was born in Tocco Caudio, Italy, the daughter of the late Giovanni Battista Ferraro Caruso and Maria Teresa Spitaletta.  She was predeceased by five siblings and survived by three.

A resident of the United States for 49 years, Mrs. Moniello lived in Chelsea, where she worked as a seamstress at the Emerson Textile Co. She later moved to Revere.

She is survived by four children: Concetta (Tina) Rivellini and her husband, Anthony of Saugus, Gina Luongo and her husband, Robert of Destin, Fla., Teresa Pedicini and her husband, Robert of Lynnfield and John Moniello and his wife, Patricia (Stone) of Barrington, N.H.  She also leaves eight grandchildren: Lena Giordano and her husband, Anthony, Michelle Napoli and her husband, Joseph, Mark Luongo and his wife, Terra, Adam Luongo and Shawn and Robert Pedicini, as well as four great-grandchildren: Evelynn, Francesca, Gavin and Daniela and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Funeral arrangements were by the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home,  Revere. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the American Liver Foundation – New England Division, 188 Needham St., Suite 240, Newton, MA 02464 or at https://www.liverfoundation.org/for-patients/donate-now/  For guest book, please visit www.Buonfiglio.com.

Helen Wilson

Late Legion of Honor member of the Polish Falcons, Nest 485, Chelsea

September 05, 1922 – March 10, 2018

Helen A. (Zaksheski) Wilson of Peabody, formerly of Chelsea, passed away early Saturday morning, March 10 and services concluded with her being placed to rest together with her late husband in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Peabody.  Helen passed away early Saturday morning, March 10 in the peaceful surroundings of the Peabody home where she resided for over 65 years. She was 95 years old.

Born and raised in Chelsea, she was a daughter of the late

Anthony and Josephine (Trocki) Zaksheski. Helen firstattended St. Stanislaus Parochial School and graduated from Chelsea High School, class of 1940.  She began work when she was hired as the first lady bank teller with the Chelsea-County Savings Bank.  She later worked as a secretary for a local Chelsea attorney who suspended his practice to enlist in the army during World War II.  Thereafter, she worked as a secretary in the offices of Atwood McManus Box Mfg. in Chelsea.

In April of 1945, she married her high school sweetheart and Navy Airman, William J. Wilson. They remained in Chelsea, raising the first of three sons before purchasing their dream

home in the early 1950’s.

A devoted housewife and mother, she also worked outside ofher home as an office manager for Boston Machinery, Inc. in Peabody. She retired in the mid 1980’s.

A woman of deep faith, she was a longtime active parishioner and early supporter of St. Ann’s Church in Peabody  and she was a late legion of honor member of the Polish Falcons, Nest 485, Chelsea       .Helen was preceded in death by her husband Bill, Sr. in 1992, after sharing what she would describe as a storybook romance of 55 years, beginning with two teenagers from Chelsea high school.  In her lifetime Helen enjoyed traveling with her husband, reading and many activities centered around her home — writing and corresponding with friends and family, gardening, sewing, baking and cooking were just a few of the things she liked to do.

She was the beloved wife of 47 years to the late William J. Wilson, Sr., loving mother of Thomas S. Wilson and his wife, Eileen of Topsfield, Stephen K. Wilson and his wife, Kathy and William J. Wilson, Jr. and his wife, Deborah, all of Peabody; cherished grandmother “Babci” of Andrea Margareci and her husband, Michael of Burlington, Christopher Wilson of Peabody, Shannon Wilson and her companion, Christopher Cutone of Danvers and Matthew Halliday of Brooklyn NY.  She was the dearly loved sister of the late Irene J. Schultz and Chester V. Zaksheski. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather on Friday, March 16, at 9 a.m. from the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Ann’s Church, 140 Lynn St., Peabody. Following the Mass, Helen will be placed to rest together with her late husband in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Peabody.   A visitation will be held tonight, Thursday, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Haven from Hunger, 71 Wallis St., Peabody, MA 01960 or VNA Care, 199 Rosewood Dr., Ste. 180, Danvers, MA 01923,  www.VNACare.org

For additional information, to send expressions of sympathy or to sign the guestbook on-line, please visit  WWW.CCBFuneral.com or www. WelshFuneralHome.com

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Rosaria Caradonna

Chelsea High School Teacher

Long time Chelsea High School teacher of English as a Second Language Rosaria (LaBella) Caradonna of Revere, formerly of Chelsea, passed away on March 7.

Born in Palermo, Italy on Feb. 26, 1946 to the late Paolo and Antonina (Vona) LaBella, she immigrated to the United States when she was 16 years old.

Rosaria graduated from Chelsea High School. She then received a Bachelor of Arts from Emmanuel College and later in life went back to school receiving a Master’s in Education from Lesley University. Rosaria spoke many languages and had a passion for the arts and poetry.  Language was very important to Rosaria as she taught English as a second language for many years at Chelsea High.

She was the beloved wife of Leonardo “Dino” Caradonna; devoted mother of Daniela Szymczak and her husband, Michael of Melrose, and Giuliana Arcovio and he husband, Matthew of Melrose; cherished grandmother of Michaela, Layla and Mila Szymczak and Mackenzie and Rose Arcovio; dear sister of Salvatore LaBella and his wife, Katherine of Long Meadow; caring sister in law to Maria Alvino and her husband, Alfonso of Norwood, Concetta Nicolaci and Giuseppa Favuzza, both of Italy.  She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Rosaria was devoted to her family as a wife, mother, and grandmother who will be sorely missed.

Funeral arrangements were by the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral, Revere.   Interment was at Woodlawn Mausoleum.  If you are considering a donation in Rosaria’s name, it can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts Chapter, 480 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472.  For guest book please visit www.Buonfiglio.com

Francis “Frank” Campedelli

Eastern Airlines retiree, flew 50 missions as a US Army Air  Nose Gunner during World War II

Francis “Frank” Campedelli of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully at his Assisted Living Community, Wyndham Lakes in Jacksonville, FL on Friday, March 3. He was 94 years old.

Born in Chelsea and a graduate of Chelsea High School, Class of 1942,

Francis joined the US Army Air Corps in 1943 and honorably served his country during World War II as a nose gunner flying 50 missions on a B24 Liberator with the 15th Army, 98th Bomb Group, 344th  bomb squad.

He was employed with Eastern Airlines at Logan Airport Boston for over 20 years and moved to Jacksonville in 1987 after his retirement.

Preceded in death by his wife and best friend, Lorraine Gifford Campedelli,

Frank is survived by his daughter, Jane Campedelli of Jacksonville, FL, his brother, Alfred Campedelli of Winthrop and niece, Joyce and her

husband, Paul Sartorelli of Georgetown. He also leaves many dear friends and extended family.

Another hero from the Greatest Generation gone but will never be forgotten.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to VITAS Healthcare, 7406 Fullerton St., Ste 105, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

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Edward James Welsh

Formerly of Chelsea

Edward James Welsh passed away unexpectedly at his daughter’s home in Pelham, NH on Monday, March 19 at the age of 74.

Born and raised in Chelsea, the son of the late Joseph R. and Agnes (Cronin) Welsh, Edward attended Chelsea Public Schools and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1961.

Edward was a Chelsea resident for most of his life but moved to Everett, where he has been living for the last 20 years. He retired last year after dedicating 18 years as a concierge at Constellation Wharf in Charlestown. Prior to his years as a concierge, Edward was a truck driver for various food companies. Throughout his life, Edward enjoyed horse racing and going to the race track, but more importantly he loved his family. He loved his children and being with his grandchildren, great grandchildren and his beloved Basset Hound, Fred.

The husband of the late Julia (Gordon) Welsh, with whom he shared 33 years of marriage before her passing in 1999, he was the devoted father of Coleen Kingsley and her husband Doug of New Hampshire and the late Brien Welsh, father-in-law of Kelley Baldasaro of Everett, loving son of the late Joseph R. and Agnes (Cronin) Welsh, brother of the late Joseph Welsh, Elaine Maillet, Nancy Lehmann, John Welsh, Barry Welsh, Gail Winam and son-in-law of the late Mary Orluck. He is also lovingly survived by five grandchildren: David Welsh and his wife, Ashlee of Haverhill, Dustin Kingsley and Shea Kingsley, both of New Hampshire, Caitlin Welsh and Briana Williams, both of Everett and two great grandchildren, Vincent Hernandez and Adriana Hernandez, both of Everett.

His Funeral will be held from the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Saturday, March 24 at 8 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Stanislaus Church, 163 Chestnut St., Chelsea at 9 a.m. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, contributions in Edward’s memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284 or on-line at www.jimmyfund.org.

Vicente Guilherme

Devoted to family

A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, March 28 in St. Rose Church for Vicente D. Guilherme. Services concluded with Vicente being placed to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery. Vicente entered eternal rest on Thursday morning, March 22 at the Eastpointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Chelsea, surrounded by his loving family. He was 72 years old.

Born in Garca, Santo Antao of the Cape Verde Islands, he was the son of the late Domingos Guilherme and Elvira M. Rocha. Vicente attended school in Cape Verde. He came to the United States in 1984, settled in Chelsea and had resided here since coming to this country.

Vicente worked in food preparation all of his life. First as a chef for the Merchant Marines and then as a server for Gateway Gourmet at Logan Airport. He retired eight years ago, dedicating his time to his very large family.

Although never marrying or having children of his own, Vicente took great pride in being a brother and an uncle.   He enjoyed watching soccer and all the Boston sports teams play. He also enjoyed watching WWF wrestling in his spare time. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Vicente is one of 13 siblings: the beloved brother of Beatrice Gomes of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Isabel Monteiro of Paris, France, Antonia Andrade of Chelsea, Eulalia Delgado of Senegal, Dakar, Sevilha Rocha of Chelsea, Martano Guilherme of Cape Verde, Germano Guilherme of Lisbon, Portugal, Maria Lima and Cirilo Guilherme, both of Paris, France and the late Honorato Guilherme, Joao Guilherme and Bartolomeu Guilherme. He is also lovingly survived by numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family.

Please visit www.WelshFuneralHome.com to send expressions of sympathy or to sign the guestbook on-line.

Final arrangements were given to the care and direction of the Anthony Memorial – Frank A Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway, Chelsea.

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Charles John DiPerri

May 5, 1953 – March 19, 2018

Charles ‘Charlie’ John DiPerri passed away Monday, March 19 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a long illness. He was 64 years old.

Born in Boston, the son of the late John and Anina (Lachiana) DiPerri, Charlie grew up in Chelsea and attended Chelsea Public Schools. Due to his illness, it was difficult for Charlie to work. But, for a short time, he worked as a car attendant at Logan Airport.

He was the father of Andrea Allen of Florida, dear brother of Maryanne Arsenault and her husband, John of Chelsea, Ronald DiPerri of Tewksbury, Linda Anderson and her husband, David of Tewksbury and the late Karen Lentine. He is also survived by two grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were by the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, Chelsea.

Amelia Santos

Life dedicated to home and family

Amelia Santos passed away on Saturday, April 7 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers surrounded by her loving family. She was 78 years old.

A resident of Chelsea for most of her life, Amelia was born and raised in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, one of seven children of the late Henio Cordero and Hermenia Santiago. As a young lady in Puerto Rico, she married Jose Juan Santos. Together they settled in Chelsea raising their own family of nine children. She was widowed in 2004 after sharing 46 years of love and devotion with her beloved Jose. Her life’s dedication was to her family and home.

Amelia took great pleasure in knitting, sewing and cooking for family. She enjoyed arts and crafts and was an all-around “Handy-Mom.” With her hard-working hands, she would paint the interior and exterior of her home, wallpaper rooms, tackle carpentry projects and even assist her son working to repair his cars.

In addition to her parents and beloved husband, Amelia was also predeceased by an infant son, Aduein, two adult sons, Jose Santos, Jr. and Freddy Santos, and one brother, Miguel Torres. She is survived by her loving children: Brenda Cotto, Tommy Santos, Aduein Santos, Miguel Santos, Milagros Diaz and Minerba Santos. She was the cherished grandmother of Miguel Jr., Marcus and Daunte Santos, Michael Diaz, Marisel, Willie and Wilfredo Cotto, Nicholas and Rayna Santos-Wright, A.J. Santos, Caitlynn White, Tamara, Todd, Tanya and Timothy Santos. She was the dear sister of Lydia Anaya, Carmen Crespo, Anastasia Torres, Esperanza Torres and Hector Torres.

Funeral arrangements were by the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, Chelsea. Interment will take place in Puerto Rico.

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Eva Riccio

102 year old family matriach

Eva M. (Fucillo) Riccio passed in the presence of her God, serenely and peacefully, on Tuesday, April 3 at her Chelsea residence at the privileged age of 102 years.

Born in Revere, the family lived there until moving to Boston’s North End, where Eva attended schools and then moved to Chelsea over 75 years ago. She was married to the late Joseph R.

Riccio, who died on February 1, 1995. Eva was the quintessential wife, mother and aunt, to her husband, children, nieces and nephews. She enjoyed being at home, always welcoming a visitor.

Until her early nineties, she was a long-time active member of “The Socialites” at Our Lady of Grace Parish of Chelsea and a member of the Saugus Senior Center.

The cherished mother of Joseph A. Riccio and Libria M. “Libby” Downing, both of Chelsea, she was the devoted aunt to Theodore “Skip” Fucillo and his  wife, Linda of Wells Beach, Maine, Gerald Riccio and his wife, Linda of Boston’s North End, David Riccio and his wife, Gina of Revere and several

other faithful nieces and nephews. She was the dear sister of the late Josephine Fucillo, Esther Sicuranza, Armando Fucillo and Theodore Fucillo and the proud daughter of the late Luigi and

Michelina (Cataldo) Fucillo.

Funeral arrangements were by the Vertuccio and Smith Home for Funerals, Revere. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. For additional information, please visit www.vertuccioandsmith.com.

Kathleen “Kathy” Finklestein

September 20, 1955 – April 10, 2018

Kathleen F. ‘Kathy’ Finklestein Kathy passed away on April 10, in the peaceful surroundings of her home in the presence of her loving and caring family. Kathy had been surviving cancer for the past four years, experiencing a sudden and overwhelming advance of the disease. She was 62 years old.

Born and raised in Chelsea, the daughter of Chester P. and Carole M. (Lombardozzi) Pawlak she was raised in Chelsea growing up in the family home on Broadway with her parents, her younger sister, Christine, her loving grandparents, Frederick and Stella K. (Uminski) Lombardozzi and her uncle, “big brother,” Richard Lombardozzi.

She resided in Chelsea for most of her life. Kathy attended St. Stanislaus Parochial School, Shurtleff Jr. High School and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1973. She continued her education at Fisher Jr. College attaining her Associate’s Degree in business administration.

In 1979 she married Neal J. Finklestein, sharing the past 39 years with love and devotion. During the 1980’s she established Chelsea Secretarial Services providing professional and support services to large corporations and countless small businesses. She was a founding member and active contributor to the New England Business Services Association. A longtime member of the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, she served as a Board Member, a past Vice-President and member of the Executive Committee for many years. Kathy served as chair of the Chamber’s “Brighter Holidays Committee” for many years assisting with downtown Christmas decorations, breakfast and photos with Santa.

She assisted her father, Chet in operating the Chelsea Sq. Bowling Alleys, later she and her husband Neal fully managed the alleys for many years. She organized and directed countless candlepin bowling leagues in Chelsea and Malden. She was a member of the Women’s Professional Candlepin Bowling Assoc. and participated in numerous state championships. Kathy also appeared with her sister, Chris on TV’s Channel 5 Saturday doubles bowling program.

Kathy moved to Revere 20 years ago. She was a faithful communicant and parishioner at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Revere. There she served as a Eucharistic Minister and was active in various areas of parish life, assisting with the Church Crochet Club, organizing healing services and other spiritual events.

In her lifetime Kathy was a family caregiver, she supported many organizations, charities, organizing family and civic gatherings and celebrations, but she always preferred to be behind the scenes, never wanting the spotlight for herself but always there lifting and supporting others. She lived and defined the words “Wind beneath my wings.”

She was the beloved wife of 39 years to Neal J. Finklestein of Revere; loving daughter of the late Chester P. and Carol M. (Lombardozzi) Pawlak, dear sister of Christine Pawlak of Chelsea and dear sister-in-law of Paula Finklestein of Middleton, Andrea and Chuck Hill of Florida and Susan and Salim Elouche of Salem; loving niece of Frederick “Rocco” Lombardozzi and his wife, Veronica “Ronnie” of Chelmsford and the late Richard Lombardozzi, who is survived by his wife, Irene Lombardozzi of Chelsea. She is also survived by her great aunt, Laura Kwiatkowski, great uncle, Alfred Uminski, two nephews, one niece and many dear and loving cousins and numerous extended family members.

Funeral arrangements were by the Anthony Memorial – Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, Chelsea.  Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Windows of Hope at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. C/O BIDMC 330 Brookline Ave, 9th floor, Boston MA, 02215 or Gifford Cat Shelter, 30 Undine Rd., Brighton, MA 02135.

Ann Henrietta Raley

Worked at Chelsea Clock, Beacon Wiper, and Chelsea Rubber

Ann Henrietta (Follis) Raley passed away Monday, April 16 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.  She was 86 years old.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Sarah (Connors) Follis.

 For many years Ann traveled with her husband during his years in the armed forces, but she was a Chelsea resident for most of her life. Throughout her working career, Ann worked at Chelsea Clock, Beacon Wiper and finally at Panco Rubber, where she trimmed rubber for the soles of shoes.  During her retirement, she enjoyed playing Beano at the Polish Club in Chelsea.  She was also a 40 year member of the Top 3 Military Retired Association.

Ann was predeceased by her husband, Harvey C. Raley, Sr., her four children: Harvey C. Raley, Jr., William Raley, Darlene and Karen Raley and her two brothers, William C. Follis and Frederick Follis.  She was the beloved mother of Carol Ann Raley of Chelsea, dear sister of James F. Follis and his wife, Gloria of Malden. She is also lovingly survived by six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were by the Carafa Family Funeral Home, Chelsea. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

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John Gerraughty

Longtime Gas/Service Station manager of the landmark Bell Oldsmobile in Revere

John M. Gearraughty passed away surrounded by his caring family, on Monday evening, April 23 in the peaceful surrounding of the Everett home he shared with his daughter for the past six years. He was 87 years old.

Born and raised in Revere, he was one of six children of the late Harry J. and Eliza M. (Murray) Gearraughty. John received his formaleducation attending Revere public schools. As a young man he worked in the Revere Milk Farms.

He married the former Eleanor R. Arsenault in 1955 and together they settled in Chelsea raising their family of five children. John worked for many years at the landmark Bell Oldsmobile in Revere as a Gas/Service Station manager. John and his wife resided for most of their lives on Webster Avenue in Chelsea, moving to Everett a few years ago. John was widowed two and a half years ago having marked 61 years of marriage.

In his lifetime, John enjoyed traveling by car with his wife, visiting family and friends with trips to Florida, North Carolina and Disneyworld, playing assorted games of chance, scratch tickets and day trips to Foxwoods.   He also enjoyed the simple pleasure of coffee and a plain donut at Dunkin’ Donuts. In addition to his parents, John was also predeceased by his beloved wife Eleanor R. Gearraughty; two sons: John H. Gearraughty and Thomas W. Gearraughty; his siblings: Annabelle King, Katherine Leonard, Dorothy Scibilia, Harry J. Gearraughty and Francis J. Gearraughty.

He was the loving father of Donna Purcell of North Carolina, Diane Filadoro of Florida and her late husband, James, and Sharon McBride of Everett; the cherished grandfather of five: David J. McBride, Alyssa M. McBride, Megan E. McBride, Justin T. Purcell and Caitlin Purcell and the adoring great-grandfather of Alex, Briana, Haven, Joel and Aiden. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and extended family members.

A memorial gathering and funeral service will be conducted from the Anthony Memorial – Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Friday, May 4 at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will precede the services on Friday, May 4 from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. Services will conclude with inurnment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Should friends desire, contributions in John’s memory may be made to The American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA, 01701.

For directionsor to send expressions of sympathy, please visit www.WelshFuneralHome.com. Funeral

Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.

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John Lenkiewicz

Taught in Everett and Chelsea school systems, retired Commonwealth of Mass employee, consumate gentleman, long influential in the Polish community

John S. Lenkiewicz of Chelsea died at the Massachusetts General Hospital on April 16. He was 96 years old.

He was a retired 20-year employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a US Army veteran of World War II, a life member of the Revere American Legion, Saugus Everett Lodge of Elks, PAV Post, Polish Political Club and the Chelsea Yacht Club.

Born in Chelsea to the late Stanislaus and Antoinette Lenkiewicz over 96 years ago, he was a lifelong Chelsea resident who recently received supportive care at the Leonard Florence Center for Living on Admirals Hill.

A lifelong communicant of St. Stanislaus Church, he was very influential in the Polish community.

Enlisting in the United States Army and assigned to the Air Corps Wing, he spent his active time overseas as a Gunner 911 marksman. After his active service during World War II, he worked as a translator for Radio Free Europe.

Receiving schooling both here and overseas, John began his career as a school teacher in both the Chelsea and Everett Public School systems.  Eventually, he transitioned in later years to working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts where he was responsible for recommending parcels of land for acquisition purchases for the Commonwealth that would equate to the scope of the project involved.

As a strong minded Republican yet the consummate gentleman, his advice on many subjects was always sought by friend and foe.

The devoted son of the late Stanislaus and Antoinette (Szczubelek) Lenkiewicz, he was the beloved brother of Jean Guilmette and Edward Lenkiewicz, Sr., both of Chelsea and the late Stella Badessa, Stephanie Lenkiewicz, Alice Lenkiewicz and Anthony Lenkiewicz; loving uncle of Paula Lenkiewicz and Edward Lenkiewicz, Jr., both of Chelsea, Joyce Dabene of Weymouth, Alfred Guilmette of Chelsea and the late Carolyne Toth and great uncle of Nicole and Paul Dabene.

Funeral arrangements were by the Smith Funeral Home, Chelsea. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

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Stella Triolo

January 8, 1930 — April 19, 2018

Stella Triolo passed away on Thursday April 19 at the Whidden Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was 88 years old.

Born and raised in Mineo, Sicily, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Rosario and Antonia (DiStefano) Triolo. Stella received her early education in Italy and came to Chelsea as a young lady together with her parents and siblings. Stella never married but her life was nevertheless dedicated to her family and home, caring for her parents and many extended family members. Stella worked outside of her home as a factory line worker for Sweetheart Paper and later as a kitchen worker for Trios Pasta.

She was the loving daughter of the late Rosairo and Antonia Triolo and the dearly beloved sister of the late Salvatore S. Triolo who is survived by his wife, Anna, the late John Triolo, Sr., Anna Raia and Maria Triolo. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Funeral arrangements were by the Anthony Memorial –   Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, Chelsea.  Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Florence Mary Iacoviello

Passed away just 15 days short of her 100th birthday

Florence Mary (Giordano) Iacoviello passed away Sunday morning, April 29, at the West Revere Nursing and Rehab Center.  She was just 15 days short of her 100th birthday.

Born in Revere, the daughter of the late Emilio and Rose (Scandone) Giordano, Florence attended Revere Public Schools and graduated from Revere High School, Class of 1936. Florence was a homemaker for most of her life, tending to her husband and her six children.  In her spare time, she was able to work outside of the home as a seamstress.

Florence resided in Chelsea for 70 years but more recently has been living in Revere as her health has been declining.  She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Florence was the wife of the late Frank J. Iacoviello, beloved mother of Rosemary Oakley and her husband, David of Tennessee, Margaret “Maggie” Fay of Chelsea, Frank J. Iacoviello and his wife, Kathleen of Rowley, Wayne Iacoviello of Malden, John Iacoviello and his wife, Lourdes of California and the late Charles Iacoviello.  She was the mother-in-law of Ruth Iacoviello and the late Thomas Fay, Jr.,  dear sister of Thomas Giordano of Saugus, Mary Desiderio of New York, Frank Giordano of Revere and the late Ralph, William, Joseph, Alfred, Philip, Michael Giordano, Alice Crowe and dear family friend of Carmen Vega.  She is also lovingly survived by 10 grandchildren: Thomas Fay III, Scott Fay, Amanda Fay, Brian Iacoviello, Christopher Iacoviello, Allison Oakley, Seth Oakley, Angela Brannigan, John Iacoviello, Jr., Christian Iacoviello and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea today, Thursday, May 3, at 10:30 a.m. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or on-line at: www.stjude.org.

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Angelina Antczak

August 03, 1926 – April 29, 2018

Angelina “Angie” J. (Curcio) Antzcak passed away early Sunday morning, April 29 in the peaceful surroundings of her Chelsea home with her tender, loving family at her side. She was 91 years old.

Born and raised in Chelsea, a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Spellino) Curcio, Angie attended St. Rose Parochial school and graduated from St. Rose High School. She was an accomplished and self-taught seamstress who worked for many years in Boston’s garment industry, in the North End and with other designers and clothiers such as the House of Bianchi in Boston and on Newbury Street with Sarah Fredericks and Giorgio Armani.

She married Wallace J. Antczak in 1947, and together, they raised their family of two daughters and two sons from their Chelsea home. Angie was a member of Saint Domenic Savio’s Mothers Club during her sons attendance there. A devoted Catholic, Angie was a frequent communicant at St. Michael Chapel in Chelsea and was a member of the Chapel’s Prayer Group. Devoted to home and family, Angie enjoyed sewing and knitting useful articles for her family.

In addition to her parents, Angie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Wallace in 2011 after 64 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by two sons and several siblings. She was the devoted mother of Josephine Stanton of Roslindale, Patricia Burge and her husband, John of Chelsea, the late Thomas W. Antczak and Francis M., who is survived by his wife, Mary “Molly” Antczak of Reading.   She was the dear Sister of Henrietta Iebba of Chelsea, Lucy McGrath of Revere and the late Mary Testa, Rico, Anthony, Edward and Robert Curcio; the cherished grandmother of Amy Isbell and her husband Peter of Reading, Michael Antczak and his wife Roseann of New Jersey, Thomas Antczak and his wife, Jennifer of Wilmington, Andrew Antczak and his wife, Sarah of Andover, John T. Burge and his wife, Natasha of West Newbury, Robert Burge and his wife, Allison of New Hampshire, Tricia Stanton of Roslindale and Mary Stanton of Maine; adored great-grandmother of 11: Dana, Sophia, Jacey, Paige, Molly Mae, Sean, Jake, Nolan, Brayden, Bryce and Samuel. She is also survived by her nephew, Armand Iebba and his wife, Gail of Wakefield.

Her Funeral will be  from the Anthony Memorial-Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea, on Thursday, May 3, at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Michael The Archangel Chapel (Chelsea Soldiers Home) 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea, at 10 a.m. Services will conclude with Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home today, Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Funeral Home is fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the “Poor Clare Nuns”, Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare, 920 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

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John Gearraughty

Longtime Gas/Service Station Manager of the landmark Bell Oldsmobile in Revere

John M. Gearraughty passed away surrounded by his caring family, on Monday evening, April 23, in the peaceful surrounding of the Everett home he shared with his daughter for the past six years.  He was 87 years old.

Born and raised in Revere, he was one of six children of the late Harry J. and Eliza M. (Murray) Gearraughty.  John received his formaleducation attending Revere Public Schools.  As a young man he worked in the Revere Milk Farms.

He married the former Eleanor R. Arsenault in 1955 and together they settled in Chelsea, raising their family of five children.  John worked for many years at the landmark Bell Oldsmobile in Revere as a Gas/Service Station manager.  John and his wife resided for most of their lives on Webster Avenue in Chelsea, moving to Everett a few years ago. John was widowed two and a half years ago having marked 61 years of marriage.

In his lifetime, John enjoyed traveling by car with his wife, visiting family and friends with trips to Florida, North Carolina and Disneyworld, playing assorted games of chance, scratch tickets and day trips to Foxwoods.   He also enjoyed the simple pleasure of coffee and a plain donut at Dunkin’ Donuts.

In addition to his parents, John was also predeceased by his beloved wife Eleanor R. Gearraughty; two sons: John H. Gearraughty and Thomas W. Gearraughty; his siblings: Annabelle King, Katherine Leonard, Dorothy Scibilia, Harry J. Gearraughty and Francis J. Gearraughty.

He was the loving father of Donna Purcell of North Carolina, Diane Filadoro of Florida and her late husband, James, and Sharon McBride of Everett; the cherished grandfather of five: David J. McBride, Alyssa M. McBride, Megan E. McBride, Justin T. Purcell and Caitlin P. Purcell and the adoring great-grandfather of Alex, Briana, Haven, Joel and Aiden. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and extended family members.

A memorial gathering and funeral service will be conducted from the Anthony Memorial – Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea, on Friday, May 4, at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  Visiting hours will precede the services on Friday from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m.  Services will conclude with inurnment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Should friends desire, contributions in John’s memory may be made to The American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA, 01701.

For directions or to send expressions of sympathy, please visit www.WelshFuneralHome.com. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.

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Rosalyn ‘Honey’ Sorkin

Of Revere, formerly of Chelsea and Swampscott

Rosalyn “Honey” (Shapiro) Sorkin of Revere, formerly of Chelsea and Swampscott, entered into eternal rest on April 27.

The beloved wife of the late Richard J. Sorkin, she was the devoted mother of Nancy Sorkin, Shari and Robert Cashman and Dr. Jeffrey and Amy Sorkin; cherished bubbe of Alyssa, Haley, Jessica, Amanda and Jeremy; loving daughter of the late Harry and Ethel Shapiro; dear sister of the late Joseph Shapiro, Netti Kamens and Mitchell Shapiro; sister in law of Kenneth and Karen Sorkin and adored aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Congregation Shirat Hayam in Swampscott, interment was at Shirat Hayam Cemetery, Peabody. Condolence calls may be made today, Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the home of Shari and Robert Cashman and on Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the ninth-floor Community Room of the Jack Satter House, 420 Revere Beach Blvd., Revere, from 1 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be donated to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 60 Walnut St., Wellesley, MA 02481, or to Camp Yavneh, 160 Herrick Road, Newton 02459. For online condolences, go to: www.goldmanfc.com.

Gloria ‘Glo’ Follis

Past Massachusetts State Commander of DAV Ladies Auxiliary

Gloria I. “Glo” (Chiereghio) Follis, a longtime resident of Malden, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 2 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton. She was 83 years old.

Gloria was born in Somerville in 1935, the daughter of Mario and Susan (Di Lello) Chiereghio.  She was raised in Somerville and graduated from Somerville High School with the Class of 1953.  In that year, she met her future husband, James F. Follis, at a high school dance.  The two were married in September of 1956. They first settled in Chelsea to raise their family, before relocating to Malden almost 50 years ago.

Gloria worked for many years in the returns department of the Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Bank in Malden until she retired in 1992. In her spare time, Gloria enjoyed playing cards, traveling with her husband, Jim and family, as well as watching the New England Patriots.  She also loved to go shopping as well as the occasional trot down to the gambling halls.

She was a member of the Ladies Auxillary of the Abington VFW, the Ladies Auxiliary of the DAV Post #85 of Malden, and a Past State Commander of the Ladies Auxiliary of Massachusetts.

She is survived by her husband, James F. Follis of Malden; her children, James J. “Jimmy” Follis of Malden, Stephen M. Follis of Lynn, Deanna G. Follis and Marilyn Nolan, both of Billerica; her aunt, Lena DiLucia of Somerville and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral arrangements were by the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, Malden. Interment was at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions in Gloria’s memory be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN  38105.

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Edith Antzak

Longtime Chelsea City Hall telephone operator

Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, May 11 from 4 to 8 p.m., in the Vertuccio and Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere for Edith M. (Keating) Antzak, who passed away on Friday, May 4 at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett after a short illness. She was 93 years old.

Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, May 12 at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service in the funeral home at 11a.m. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Edith was born and raised in Chelsea. She was educated in Chelsea Public Schools and is a graduate of Chelsea High School, Class of 1943. Early on, Edith began to work at Conrad Chandlers Women’s Clothing Store in Boston. She worked there for 10 years beginning in sales and, after several promotions, she became a supervisor in the cashier’s office.

On February 19, 1957, Edith married her one and only true love, Charles J. Antzak. As young children they lived across the street from one another and fell in love early on. They were married for 58 years before she lost her husband on July 28, 2015.

Edith and Charlie remained in Chelsea to raise their son, Charles Jr. She returned to work as a telephone operator in Chelsea City Hall for over 25 years. Edith was a loving and gracious woman. She always had a beautiful glow and was an impeccable fashion statement. People who knew her, knew that she loved a good laugh and loved to play cards. She was an avid fan of hockey and baseball. She was also a legendary baker; her delicious treats of blueberry bread and pies were her staple. She also taught Sunday school at her old church, the Horace Mann Baptist Church in Chelsea.

The devoted and beloved wife of the late Charles J. Antzak, Sr., she was the adored and loving mother of Charles J. Antzak, Jr. and his husband, William J. Regan of Chelsea; dear sister of the late Former Chelsea Police Chief Thomas Keating and his wife, Rita, Edward Keating and his wife, Lolly and Robert Keating and his wife, Barbara. She is also lovingly survived by many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and extended family and friends.

For more information, please visit www.vertuccioandsmith.com.

Patricia Pierce

Retired Teacher

Patricia Pierce of Peabody, formerly on Chelsea, died on Wednesday morning, May 9.

Born in East Boston over 90 years ago, Patricia passed away at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Peabody where she was receiving supportive care.

Patricia grew up with her family on Spencer Avenue and received her education in Chelsea. Upon graduation from High School, she entered the Sisters of Providence convent where she took her final vows. After 27 years, with the passing of her sister-in-law, she left religious life to care for her brother. In the ensuing years, she continued as a teacher in the Malden School System until her retirement. In the years that followed teaching, she resided at 5 Admirals Way continuing to minister as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Rose Parish and St. Mary’s Parish in Revere, also bringing Communion to homes as well as to the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home.

The devoted daughter of the late John F. and Ella (McKevitt) Pierce, she was the beloved sister of the late Francis Pierce, Elizabeth Smith, Loretta McCormack and Sister Eleanor Pierce, SP. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Funeral arrangements were by the Smith Funeral Home, Chelsea. Services will conclude with interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

The family suggests that memorial contributions in her name be made to the Sisters of Providence-Mission Advancement Office, 1 Sisters of Providence Road, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 or at www.spsmw.org/donate.

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Frederick ‘Fred’ Nowicki

Retired Chelsea Firefighter nationally recognized for heroism

Frederick A. “Fred” Nowicki, a lifelong Chelsea   resident and retired Chelsea   Firefighter, passed away Wednesday morning May 16 at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home where he has been receiving supportive care for ongoing illnesses. He was 77 years old.

Born and raised in Chelsea, a son of the late Anthony Nowicki and Louise (Kozolowski) Nowicki-Hurley, he attended local schools and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1959. Fred was a member of the Chelsea High School Football team beating Everett in 1958.

He continued his education at Dodge City Jr. College and was awarded a full scholarship to Arizona State. Foregoing the scholarship, Fred returned to Chelsea with his young bride, the former Beverly Renfrew to support and raise his family.

Fred began working as truck driver for Monarch Foods.

He was appointed to the Chelsea Fire Department in 1968. He was nationally recognized for heroism in 1972 for retrieving a bomb from the Chelsea Naval Hospital.   He was also a veteran of the Chelsea Fire of 1973. Fred was a member and Past-President of Chelsea Firefighters Local 937 and was honored to be named President Emeritus of the local. He was a longtime member of the Fire Department Color Guard and was one of the original organizers of Chelsea Firefighters Memorial Sunday held annually on the first Sunday of June. He retired from fire service in 2003.

Fred also worked for many years as a foreman withTravaco Laboratories in Chelsea, retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Cary Square Associates and the Winnisimmet Social and Athletic Club.

Fred was recently widowed in December with the passing of his beloved wife of 56 years, Beverly J. (Renfrew) Nowicki. He was the devoted father of Scott C. Nowicki of Revere and Paul R. Nowicki and his wife, Tracy M. Nowicki of Chelsea; cherished grandfather of Mia V. Nowicki, Christina H. Nowicki and John Paul Nowicki; dear brother and brother-in-law of Linda and Frank Sobelewski of Dennisport and Roger A. Nowicki of Billerica and his late wife, Linda, the late Janice Nowicki, Paul Renfrew and his wife Sue Ellen of Southborough and cherished uncle of Brenda Sobolewski-Finn, John Sobolewski, Elizabeth Renfrew-Birkemose, Douglas Renfrew, Adam Nowicki and Rachel Hall.

Funeral from the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Tuesday, May 22, at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Grace Church, 59 Nichols St., Chelsea at 10:30 a.m. Services will conclude with Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Monday from 4 to p.m. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home. For directions or to send expressions of sympathy, please visit www.WelshFuneralHome.com.

Anthony Memorial – Frank A. Welsh & Sons Chelsea, 617-889-2723

1. Robert ‘Bob’ Churchill

National Grid retiree

1. Robert ‘Bob’ Churchill passed away Wednesday morning, May 16 surrounded by his loving family.  He was 86 years old.

Born and raised in Chelsea, the son of the late Samuel and Ethel Mae (Garland) Churchill, Bob attended Chelsea Public Schools and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1950.  After high school, Bob began working for the former Boston Gas Company as a burner service technician.  The company later became National Grid, where Bob became a service training instructor.  He dedicated 39 years of service before retiring in 1991.

Bob was a veteran of the Massachusetts Army National Guard.  He enlisted on December 3, 1947 and ended his service as a Sgt. E5.  Bob was honorably discharged on December 2, 1957.

Bob and his wife lived in Everett for most of their lives, but later moved to Peabody.  He was a lifelong member of the First Congregational Church in Chelsea, where as a teenager he met his wife, Winifred D. (King).  They were married 65 years before her passing in December of 2017.

Bob was a late member of the Robert Lash Lodge A.F. & A.M., formerly in Chelsea and the Star of Bethlehem Lodge, A.F. & A.M. in Wakefield.  As an avid golfer, Bob enjoyed his retirement on the fairway.  He will be deeply missed by all who loved him.

He was the devoted father of Nancy Ellen DiMinico and her husband, Chris, Janet Elizabeth Herbert and her fiance, John Vitale, all of Chelmsford; dear brother of Lloyd Churchill, Donald Churchill and his wife, Flora of Wilmington, M. Diane Maria of Revere, Elizabeth “Liz” Sheehan and her husband, Dan of Malden, Jean Smith of Revere and the late Richard Churchill and Eleanor McMurrer; brother-in-law of Lorraine Churchill of Revere and the late Joseph McMurrer.  He is also lovingly survived by five grandchildren: Timothy, Christy and Lauren DiMinico, Katherine Herbert and Rachel Herbert, all of Chelmsford.

Funeral services will be conducted at the First Congregational Church, 26 County Road, Chelsea on Thursday, May 31 at 11 a.m.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.  Visiting hours will be held at the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea on Wednesday, May 30  from 4 to 8 p.m.

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Baudillia Idalia Lazo Rivas

February 09, 1979 – May 15, 2018

Baudillia Idalia Lazo Rivas, a Chelsea resident for 15 years, passed away on Tuesday, May 15 at the Mass General Hospital in Boston succumbing to a cancer illness she lived with for eight years. She was 39 years old.

Born and raised in El Salvador, a beloved daughter of Estilia Lazo de Lopez and Antonio Lopez of Santiago, Nonualco ES, she immigrated to the  United States as a young lady, soon married Jaime Rivas and together they first resided in the North End. Hard working and driven to success, she and her husband purchased a home in Chelsea 15 years ago while raising two sons and working outside of her home.

Baudilia worked at the Caffe Vittoria in Boston for many years where she was loved and respected as a dear friend and helpful co-worker. She loved her family and home and was a self-styled creative cook.  She would take simple recipes and create her own variations of delightful meals for family and friends. Undaunted by her illness, she would always try new things.

She was the beloved wife of Jaime DeJesus Rivas of Chelsea and devoted mother of Kevin and Jouse Rivas Lazo, both at home; loving daughter of Estilia Lazo de Lopez and Antonio Lopez of Santiago, Nonualco ES; dear sister of Carmen Lazo of Indiana, Juan, Glenda, Cornelio, Elmer, Carolina and Ana Lazo, all in El Salvador.
Funeral arrangements were by the Frank A. Welsh and Sons Funeral Home, Chelsea. Burial will be in the Santiago Nonualco Cemetery in La Paz El Salvador

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Rachel Lee Almeida

September 23, 1971 – May 12, 2018

Rachel Lee Almeida of Fairhaven, formerly of Chelsea, passed away unexpectedly after being stricken in her Fairhaven home. She was 46 years old.

Born in Malden she was raised in Chelsea, a daughter of Clifford Kenney Sr. of Chelsea and the late Doreen Ruth (McClellan) Kenny. She attended St. Stanislaus parochial school and Chelsea High School. She settled in Revere as a young mother and homemaker raising her son and daughter. Rachel was devoted to her family and enjoyed home crafts.

She was the devoted mother of Paul J. Almeida of Revere and Vanessa Almeida of Haverhill, cherished grandmother of Ellie Cinseros, dear sister of Clifford Kenny Jr. and Chris Kenny of Chelsea. She was the former wife of Paulo Almeida of West Bridgewater and is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members.
Funeral arrangement were by the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, Chelsea.

Judyann Paxton

Longtime dental assistant

Judyann Paxton, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, passed away unexpectedly in her Chelsea home on Friday, May 11. She was 64 years old.

Judy, who worked as a trained dental assistant for many years, was born and raised in Chelsea, the beloved daughter of the late Ethel O. (Malveira) Mosier and William Paxton.   She was the devoted mother of Alicia Jewel Martin-Paxton of Chelsea and dear sister of William A. Paxton and his wife of Mississippi.  She is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend graveside services at Holy Cross Cemetery, 175 Broadway, Malden, on Friday, June 1, at 11 a.m.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Anthony Memorial – Frank A. Welsh & Sons, Chelsea.

For online guest book or to send expressions of sympathy, please visit

www.WelshFuneralHome.com.

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Anthony Lombardi

Amateur boxer and past employee of Bethlehem Steel Shipyard

Anthony Lombardi, a lifetime resident of East Boston, passed away at the Everett Rehab and Nursing Center on Sunday, May 20. He was 78 years old.

Mr. Lombardi was a past employee of Bethlehem Steel Shipyard in East Boston. In his lifetime, Mr. Lombardi enjoyed boxing and was an amateur boxer.

A son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Fontana) Lombardi, Mr. Lombardi had been residing and receiving supportive care at the Everett Rehab for the past several years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Michael Lombardi and his sister, Concetta Rega.  He is survived by his brother, Domenic Lombardi of Melrose, his niece Donna Crowe and her husband, James,   of   Middleton and his grandnieces,   Danielle   Crowe-Danoncourt   and Christina Carmody and her husband, Brian.

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend graveside services at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, 185 Lake St., Peabody, on Saturday, June 2, at 12:30 p.m.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Anthony Memorial – Frank A. Welsh & Sons, Chelsea.

For online guest book or to send expressions of sympathy, please visit:  www.WelshFuneralHome.com.

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Robert William Laffey

Of Chelsea

Robert William Laffey, of Chelsea MA, passed away in his home on Springvale Avenue in Chelsea from a long battle with cancer. He was 48 years old.

He is the son of Jean Laffey, and deceased Raymond Lafey, Jr., brother of deceased Raymond Laffey III, Francine Laffey, and Renee Zelaya.

Robert is also survived by his children; sons Robert Laffey Jr. Kyle Laffey, and daughter Brianna Collie, as well as newphew William Dorrane and nieces Jennelle Dorrance and Erica Mullen.

He is survived by three grandchildren, Emma, Ava, and Rachael, and great-nephews and nieces, Treyvon, Kylie, Aubree, and Leonell.

Robert was and still will be loved and very missed by many.

His memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 3 p.m., at Saint Luke’s Church, 201 Washington Ave., Chelsea, MA. Anyone that would like to come is welcome.

Francis ‘Frank’ Duggan, Jr.

January 20, 1932 – May 31, 2018

Francis T. “Frank” Duggan, Jr. passed away on Thursday, May 31, at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home where he had been receiving supportive care for the past four years.  He was 86 years old.

Born on Nantucket Island, the beloved son of the late Francis T. Sr. and Theresa P. (Heffernan) Duggan, he grew up in Cambridge where he attended local schools.

He enlisted into the US Army and served honorably during the Korean Conflict, returned to Cambridge and was employed for many years working for the Polaroid Corp with plant services and maintenance.   He settled in Chelsea several years ago and resided at Admirals Hill Towers for most of that time.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 61 in Revere and volunteered his time at the VA Homeless Shelter in Boston.

In his lifetime, he was a great Boston sports fan and a diehard and devoted Red Sox fan.  He lived a very military regimented life style.  During the past years at the nursing home, he participated   in  many activities. Well-known   for   wearing   stylish sunglasses, he was affectionately nicknamed “Hollywood” by residents and home staff members.

Frank was the former husband of the late Rosemarie (Melanson) Duggan and Janet L. (Gaylord) Duggan. He was the father of Kevin Duggan, Cheryl Willette and Mark Duggan, all of Woburn, Thomas Duggan of New Hampshire, Karen Michelle Duggan and Michael Duggan, both of Everett and the late Francis T. Duggan, III and the brother of Mary Duggan of Sarasota, FL and the late John “Jack” Duggan.  He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Private Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, June 8 from the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea to be followed by military honors and interment at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.  For online guestbook or to send expressions of sympathy, please visit: www.WelshFuneralHome.com

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Armando Giannasca

Of Chelsea, formerly of East Boston

Armando Giannasca of Chelsea, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully on May 23 at the age of 82.

He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (Savignano) Giannasca, loving father of Michael Giannasca and his wife, Gina of Lynnfield and Armando Giannasca and his wife, Elizabeth of Peabody; adored grandfather of Amanda, Matthew, Lily, Armando and Ava; dear brother of Elena Cerundolo, Emilo Giannasca of Florida and the late Jenny Bruno, Yolanda Cutiello, and Fiore Giannasca. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were by Vazza’s “Beechwood” Funeral Home, Revere.

Entombment was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. For guest book, please visit:

www.vazzafunerals.com

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Marjorie Irene Doucette

Of Chelsea

Marjorie Irene Doucette passed away Friday evening, June 1 at the Nemasket Healthcare Center in Middleboro after a sudden decline in health.

Born and raised in Chelsea, she was the beloved daughter of the late Victor and Marjorie (Button) Littlejohn. She attended local schools and graduated from Chelsea High School. She wed John E. Doucette and settled in Chelsea raising her family of five daughters and three sons. Marjorie also worked outside of her home as a quality jewelry inspector for Town and Country in Chelsea.

A resident of Chelsea for most of her life, Marjorie has been residing in Bridgewater for the past 13 years. She is lovingly remembered for her feisty spirit and fun-loving personality.

In her lifetime, she enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles and most of all, she enjoyed time spent in the company of family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by two grandchildren and her beloved husband, John E. Doucette, Jr. in 1993. She was the devoted mother of MaryAnne Beck and her late husband, James of Bridgewater, Robert Doucette and his wife, Patricia of Chelsea, Ronald Doucette, Richard Doucette of Bridgewater, Diane Gonzalez and her late husband, Andre of Easley, SC, Eleanor “Ellen” Grungo and her husband, John of Middleboro, Patricia Gibbons of Everett and Barbara Bessette and her husband, Scott of Lakeville. She was the cherished grandmother of 14 and great grandmother of nine.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, 718 Broadway Chelsea today, Thursday, June 7 at 10 a.m. Services will conclude with Interment at Glenwood Cemetery, Everett. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.

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Robert ‘Skip’ Mugford, Sr.

Formerly of Chelsea

Robert A. (Skip) Mugford, Sr., RPT, passed away due to the ravages of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) with his loving wife and children by his side.  He was born in Chelsea to Leander and Emmie Mugford, the youngest of seven children and was preceded in death by his sisters, Gertrude and Nellie, his brother, Murray, step-daughter Valerie Rush and hisnewborn grandchild, Anna Rush. He is survived by his sister, Marion Bishop, brothers George and Frank Mugford and a veritable multitude of loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great nieces.  He is also survived by his loving wife, Jean and his children: Leigh Ann Alameda (Kurt), Robert A. Mugford, Jr. (Melissa), Kristin M. Mugford, and step-son Brian Wagner (Michelle); grandchildren: Kaleigh Alameda, Robert Rodney Mugford, Curtis and Stefan Wagner and Ryan and Colin Rush.  He is also survived by his first wife and mother of his children, Carol (Erwin-Mugford) Viegelmann.

While in high school, Skip was a member of varsity football and baseball teams and the band and was elected Most Talented Senior.  He was selected to the Middlesex County All-Star football team and played in the inaugural Harry Agganis Memorial All-Star football games. He received a football scholarship to Purdue University, graduating in 1966.  He then attended Stanford University on scholarship, receiving a Certificate in  Physical Therapy in 1967.

Skip served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1963.  Starting in the Infantry, he served briefly as a Drill Instructor, transitioned to the Military Police and ended up as an Investigator with the 86th Criminal Investigation  Division at Ft. Benning, Georgia.

After graduating from Stanford, instead of returning to Purdue as a member of their Athletic Training Staff, he followed his true passion working in hospital rehabilitation.  He was self-employed for 40 years as a contract physical therapist specializing in geriatric orthopedics.

Skip loved all sports, especially golf (he particularly enjoyed his local golfing brethren) and senior softball, playing shortstop for the Bandits out of Walnut Creek.  He played in the Newark 50+ Senior Softball League for 15 years and was twice selected Most Inspirational Player in the League.

He dearly loved flying and piloting his Cessna T210.  He achieved the following ratings:  Single and multi engine land and instrument land.  He also completed a 10 hour stunt flying course.

Skip served as President of Newark National Little League and was a NNLL umpire for eight years.  He served as president of his Homeowners Association several times.  He also served as Little Sir and Big Sir twice for SIR Branch 59 Newark/Fremont/Union City, California.  ​

Skip was on the Inaugural Committee that began the Newark Memorial High School Athletic Boosters Crab

Feed.  He also funded scholarships in his father’s name to several NMHS graduating seniors.

His life will be celebrated at Bay Area Baptist Church,  2929 Peralta Boulevard, Fremont, CA, today, Thursday, June 7 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. The graveside service will be held at Chapel of the Chimes, 32992 Mission Blvd.,  Hayward, CA at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, his family kindly requests that donations be made in his name to The ALS Association Golden West Chapter, PO Box 565, Agoura Hills, CA  91376.

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Robert Lovely

US Postal Service employee

Born in Boston, he was the loving son of John R. Lovely, Sr. of Chelsea and the late M. Flora (Sirois) Lovely. He worked as a postal clerk for the United States Post Office.

In addition to his father, he also leaves one sister, Dianne Landry and her husband, Charles of New Hampshire; two brothers, Richard Lovely and his wife, Lorraine of Florida and Ronald Lovely and his wife, Beatrice of Chelsea. Robert was predeceased by his brother, Jack Lovely and is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. Gathering at the funeral home will be on Monday at 11 a.m. followed by a funeral service at noon in the Woodlawn Chapel, Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm St., Everett. For directions and condolences, visit: www.BisbeePorcella.com.

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Jean Arsenault

Member of the “Zolla” family, one of Revere’s oldest families

Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, June 11 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere for Jean A. (Iovine)

Arsenault. She was 88 years old and was a Revere resident for 61 years.

Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, June 12 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Adelaide’s Church, 708 Lowell St., Peabody at 10:30 a.m. and will be immediately followed by interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.

Born and raised in Revere, she was a graduate of Revere High School, Class of 1948. Jean enjoyed a 15 plus year career within the Payroll Department at General Electric of Lynn. During her time there, she attended Felt & Tarrant Comptometer School. After her marriage to Donald J. Arsenault of Chelsea, the couple began raising their family in Chelsea before moving to Peabody 61 years ago. A devoted wife and mother, Jean also worked alongside her husband at their family business, “Acme Thread Co. Inc.” of Lynn for many years. For several years, she served as a Den Mother with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in Peabody. She was known for her skill at the sewing machine and her talents in her kitchen. She was an extraordinary cook and baker.

She leaves her adoring husband of 66 years, Donald J. Arsenault, Sr. of Peabody. She is the cherished mother of Donna Jean Colello and her husband, Edward of Brewster, New York and Donald J. Arsenault, Jr. of Webster, New Hampshire; the devoted grandmother of Nicholas A. Colello and his wife, Sarah of McKinney, Texas, Christopher W. Colello and his wife, Danielle of Brewster, New York, Mariana E. Colello and LeighAnne J. Colello, both of Brewster, New York and Cory D. Arsenault of Dover, New Hampshire and the great grandmother of Mackenzie Jean; dear sister to Helena I. “Helen” Gilleberto and her late husband, Antonio G. “Anthony” and Ronald N. Iovine, both of Revere and the late Robert E., Richard A. and Louis R. Iovine. She is also lovingly survived by her sisters-in-law: Edith L. Iovine of Maine and Barbara Ann Iovine of Revere.

For more information, please visit www.vertuccioandsmith.com

Jean Stanley

December 6, 1934 – June 9, 2018

Devoted member of New Hope Assembly Church

Jean (Kennedy) Stanley, a longtime Chelsea resident, passed away Saturday morning at the West Revere

Health Care Center where she had been receiving supportive care for the past several weeks.  She was 83 years old.  Born and raised in East Boston, she was a daughter of the late John J. Kennedy and Ruth (Coleman) Kennedy–Powell.

She settled in Chelsea with her young family nearly 65 years ago and remained in Chelsea since then. She worked for a time with Jean Roberts Fabrics and draperies on Heard St., and was later hired as a cashier at the opening of the Chelsea Market Basket where she worked until her retirement in 1999.  She was a devoted member of the New Hope Assembly Church in Saugus.  She enjoyed watching Sci-Fi Movies and devoted her life to family and home most dedicated to her grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren.  She enjoyed every Sunday at church and later her time with family. 

In addition to her parents, Jean was predeceased by a son, Richard Moore, brothers, John and Robert Kennedy, a grandchild and her husband, Frank M. Stanley.  She was the devoted mother of Frank C. Moore, Jr. and his wife, Zelma of Revere, Kenneth Mooreand his wife, Linda, John “Jack” Moore and his wife, Teri, all of Saugus, Thomas Moore and his wife, Margo of Everett, Wayne Moore and his wife, Debbie of Coventry, RI and Robert Moore and his wife, Pam of Somersworth NH.  She was the dearly beloved sister of Shirley Kologiski of Manchester, NH, William Kennedy of Groveland, Frank Movitz of Marblehead, Ed Movitz of California and Fred Movitz and Mark Fleuriel, both of Epping, NH.  She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends. 

Funeral services will be conducted in the New Hope Assembly Church, 9 Assembly Drive, Saugus today, Thursday, June 14 at 11 a.m. Services will conclude with Interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.  Relatives and friends are most

kindly invited to attend.   Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of their choice.   For online guest book or to send expressions of sympathy, please visit  ​ www.WelshFuneralHome.com.

 Arrangements under the care and direction of Anthony Memorial – Frank A. Welsh & Sons, Chelsea., MA.

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Carmela Maria Raimo

October 1, 1930 – June 06, 2018

A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Rose Church on Tuesday, June 12 for Carmela M. Raimo. Services concluded with internment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.  Carmela passed away following complications of heart disease on Wednesday, June 6 in the peaceful surroundings of her Chelsea home under the care and company of her devoted sister.   She was 87 years old.

Born and raised in Chelsea, she was a beloved daughter of the late Erminio and Maria C. (Zirpolo) Raimo.  Carmela attended Shurtleff elementary school and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1949.  She worked together with her family at “Raimo’s Grocery Store,” a well-known and fondly remembered old Chelsea neighborhood store.  

After her graduation, she attended Mansfield   Beauty   Academy   in   Boston   and   became   a   licensed   hairdresser   and beautician.  She   worked   for   several  years  at   various   downtown   Boston   beauty shops.  After leaving the beauty field, she went on to work for the Registry of Motor Vehicles.  She worked as a clerk for more than 30 years in the Dealer Repair Dept. on No. Washington St. in Boston. 

Carmela enjoyed cooking and sewing, gardening around the family home, shopping and day trips, Revere Beach, Dunkin’ Donuts, Brothers Deli in Wakefield, Kelly’s Roast Beef and Kowloon. 

In addition to her parents, Carmela was also predeceased by siblings Elvira Raimo and Alfonso Raimo. 

She is survived by her dearly loved and cherished sister, Mary Raimo of Chelsea and is also survived by several cousins and extended family members.

Arrangements were given to the care and direction of Anthony Memorial – Frank A. Welsh & Sons, Chelsea.

Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of their choice.  For online guestbook or to send expressions of sympathy, please visit  www.WelshFuneralHome.com    

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 Mark Scott Welch

Of Lynn, formerly of Chelsea  

Mark Scott Welch passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lynn on June 5.  He was 51 years old.

Born in Boston, the son of the late Lawrence and Violet (Koby) Welch, Mark has been residing in Lynn for the last 12 years but he was previously a long time Chelsea resident where he grew up and attended Chelsea public schools.  A laborer by trade, Mark was a past member of the Local 22 Labors’ Union in Malden.  

He was an avid movie collector, enjoyed playing video games, collecting comics and listening to heavy metal music.  He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

The loving brother of Kathleen Chapman of Boston, Lawrence “Larry” Welch and his wife, Nancy of Maine, Glen Welch and his fiancé, Stephanie of Saugus, William P. Welch and his wife, Diana of Maine, he was the dear uncle of Joshua Chapman of Boston, Carmen Welch, Valerie Welch and Angel Welch, all of Maine, Lawrence “LJ” Welch and his wife, Samantha Lyn of New Hampshire, Chrissy Welch, Cora Welch and Kasey Welch, all of Maine, Elicia Welch of Oklahoma, Jessica Lynn Welch and her fiancé, Joseph Downey of Florida, Melissa Marie Cyr of Maine and the late Lawrence Welch Jr.  He is also lovingly survived by several great nieces and great nephews.  

Funeral arrangements are private.  

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John Harold Chiaradonna, Sr.

Retired Chelsea Firefighter

John Harold Chiaradonna, Sr. of Chester, NH passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 10 in the Parkland Medical Center, Derry, NH.  He was 75 years old. He was born in Revere, MA on February 23, 1943, a son of the late John and Gertrude (Hovasse) Chiaradonna. 

John was a Firefighter for the City of Chelsea retiring after 19 years of service to his community.  He owned and operated J.C. Fence Company Peabody for several years and also operated the Mizpah Horse Farm in Derry. 

John was a member of the Chester Congregational Baptist Church, Chester Seniors and the Lions Club.

He is survived by his wife, Grace (Collette) Chiaradonna of Chester; two daughters, Cheryl Dale and her husband, Christopher of Derry and Mary Ramsey and her husband, Michael of Epsom, NH; seven grandchildren: Caitlin Dale, Christopher Dale Jr., Bridget Dale, Matthew Chiaradonna, Amanda Johnson, Alyssa Jackson and Dani Rosa; six great grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Newman; one brother, Ernest Chiaradonna, his daughter-in-law, Mary Flynn-Raymond and many nieces and nephews.   He was predeceased by his first wife June (Davey) Chiaradonna, his son, John Chiaradonna Jr., and one brother, William Chiaradonna.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry, NH.  Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 16 at 10 a.m. in the Chester Congregational Baptist Church, 4 Chester Road, Chester, NH.  Burial will follow in the Great Hill Cemetery, Rt 121A, Chester.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, 30 Lyman Street, Westborough, MA 01581, Attn: Development Office.  To send a condolence or for more information, please visit,   www.peabodyfuneralhome.com

Pedro Agostini, Jr.

Boston Red Sox and Patriots Fan

Pedro Agostini, Jr. of Chelsea passed away on Saturday, June 16, at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a sudden onset of cancer.  He was 59 years old.

Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico the o,nly child of Pedro Agostini, Sr. and the late Gladys Flores, his family settled in Chelsea when he was five years old. He has been a Chelsea resident for most of his life, residing for many years at Admiral’s Towers in Chelsea.

Though Pedro was disabled for most of his life, his many challenges did not deter him from attending local elementary schools and Chelsea High School.  In his lifetime, Pedro enjoyed following the Red Sox and Patriots.

He is survived by his lovingly devoted father, Pedro Agostini, Sr. of Chelsea.  He was the dear nephew of Elizabeth Agostini of Chelsea and Esteban “Ramon” Agostini of Florida; the late: Ismael Agostini, Monserrate “Adria” Agostini de Feliciano, Marta Agostini, BaudilioAgostini, Luz E. Agostini and Esperanza “Sofia” Agostini.  He is also survived by his godchildren, Gabriel Rivera and Iliana Rivera, numerous cousins and extended family members and friends.

Funeral services are to be held in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.  Pedro will be placed to rest in CementarioPrivado de Mayaguez.  For online guestbook or to send expressions of sympathy, please visit  www.WelshFuneralHome.com.

Local arrangements were given to the care and direction of the Anthony Memorial – Frank A. Welsh & Sons, 718 Broadway, Chelsea.

Patsy Ann Miller

Of Chelsea

A Chelsea resident for most of her life, Patsy Ann Miller passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, June 20. She was 72 years old.

Patsy Ann was born in Ekron, Kentucky on May 28, 1946, a beloved daughter of the late Horace and Edrina (Ditto) Richardson. Raised in Brandenburg, Kentucky, Patsy Ann received her formal education in Meade County, KY and was a faithful member of Zion Grove Baptist Church in Brandenburg.

A devoted and loving mother, she began raising her own family in Irvington, Ky. She brought her young family to Chelsea nearly 50 years ago and has remained a resident of Chelsea since.

She married Joseph Miller in 1998 and they shared 30 years of marriage until his passing in 2008. Mrs. Miller worked outside of her home for many years at the Judge Baker Guidance Center for children in Boston. She retired in 1993 as a dietary aide supervisor and returned to her home to be a fulltime grandmother and guardian to two of her granddaughters.

Her life was all and all devoted to thank God for all of her loving children and family.

In addition to her parents and her beloved husband, Joseph Miller, Patsy Ann was also preceded in death by a son, Joseph Owens and a brother, Henrey Banks.

To honor her life and cherish her memory, she leaves her loving children: Jonathan Owens and his wife, Nicole of Salem, Jacqueline Owens of Seattle, WA, Jerod Owens of Chelsea, Jennifer Owens of New Hampshire, Angela Owens of Cambridge, Christopher Lydell Doss of Peabody and Joseph Martez Doss of Lynn. She was the adored grandmother and guardian of Jasmine Bereiweriso and her husband, Lawrence of Worcester and Le’Nae Jenkins of New Jersey; dear sister of Lawrence Lewis and his wife, Lynn, Linda Young, Stanford Young and Jessie Bright and her husband, Jeremiah, all of Brandenburg, KY. She is also survived by an additional 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.,

Arrangements were by the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, Chelsea.  Interment was at Saint Michael Cemetery in Roslindale.

Raymond Porter

October 23, 1942 – June 22, 2018

Three MS-13 members have been indicted on charges of racketeering and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

Nelson Cruz Rodriguez Cartagena, a/k/a “Inquieto,” 24, a Salvadoran national illegally residing in Everett, was indicted on one count of conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity, commonly referred to as RICO conspiracy. Cartagena, who was previously deported, was arrested on June 21 in Everett after law enforcement determined that he had reentered the United States. Cartagena was detained following an initial appearance in federal court in Boston. In a separate indictment, Nery Rodriguez Diaz, 18, and Elmer Alfaro Hercules, 19, both Salvadoran nationals, were each charged with one count of being illegal aliens in possession of firearms and ammunition.

As alleged in court documents, MS-13 is a violent, transnational criminal organization whose branches, or “cliques,” operate throughout the United States, including Massachusetts. MS-13 members are required to commit acts of violence to maintain membership and discipline within the group. Most of the MS-13 cliques in Massachusetts, including the Everett Loco Salvatrucha (ELS) clique, belonged to MS-13’s East Coast Program, and that these cliques worked both independently and cooperatively to engage in criminal activity and to assist one another in avoiding detection by law enforcement.

Cartagena is alleged to be a full member, or “homeboy,” in MS-13’s Everett Loco Salvatrucha (ELS) clique. On recorded prison calls with a detained ELS clique leader, Cartagena discussed buying guns for the Everett clique, maintaining and supervising the clique’s marijuana trafficking business, the need to collect dues from clique members, the need to send money to MS-13 leaders in El Salvador due on the 13th of each month, and reporting on the clique’s day-to-day racketeering activities.

When the clique leader began to suspect that a member of the ELS clique had cooperated with law enforcement leading to his arrest, he allegedly enlisted Cartagena’s help to ferret out the informant. Cartagena provided the true names of two young Everett clique members, and the leader concluded that one of them, Jose Aguilar Villanueva, a/k/a “Fantasma,” was the clique member responsible for his arrest. Once ELS (incorrectly) identified Villanueva as an informant, members of the Everett clique, including Cartagena, allegedly met at the clique’s “destroyer house” – a residence where clique members stored knives, machetes, marijuana, and money – and met to discuss gang business and plan the murder of Villanueva. Ultimately, on the night of July 5, 2015, two young ELS probationary members, or “chequeos,” lured Villanueva into a park in Lawrence and stabbed him to death.

Villanueva was 16-years-old.

Diaz and Hercules were charged in a separate indictment in connection with being illegal aliens in possession of firearms and ammunition. Specifically, on May 22, 2018, Diaz and Hercules were arrested in possession of loaded firearms in Bremen Street Park in East Boston, a location where numerous MS-13 gang members have been observed and where gang-on-gang violence frequently occurs. As Diaz was escorted to a waiting police cruiser to be transported for booking, Diaz allegedly shouted “La Mara! La Mara!” to a person in the park.

Diaz and Hercules each separately and unlawfully entered the United States in 2014 as unaccompanied minors. In April 2015, an immigration judge ordered Hercules deported in absentia. On May 11, 2017, Diaz was charged as a juvenile youthful offender with armed assault with intent to murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. According to incident reports, Diaz and two other men allegedly held a juvenile victim down in a wooded area in Everett and stabbed him twenty-two times. On March 18, 2018, the case against Diaz was dismissed when the victim did not appear in court.

The charge of RICO conspiracy provides for a sentence of no greater than 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. The charge of being an alien in possession of a firearm and ammunition provides for a sentence of no greater than 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. The defendants also face deportation proceedings upon completion of any sentence imposed. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

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Marilyn “Honey” Klimarchuk

August 8, 1942 – June 28, 2018

Marilyn “Honey” Klimarchuk passed away on Thursday, June 28 at Eastpointe Nursing Center after a brief and sudden decline in health. She was 75 years old.

Born in Lynn, a beloved daughter of the late Kenneth L. and Mary A. (MacLeod) Anderson, Honey was raised in Chelsea and attended local schools. She was a devoted homemaker and single mother of four. Honey also worked for a time outside of her home to support her family. A resident of Chelsea for most of her life, she resided for the past 15 years at the Margolis Apartments in Chelsea. In her lifetime, Honey lived a simple life with a big heart. She enjoyed music and was a devout Barbara Streisand fan. She was a great NE Patriots/Tom Brady fan as well. She also enjoyed her favorite TV programs; NCIS and Jeopardy.

In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by several siblings: the late Marjorie Laidlaw, Claire Spencer, Kenneth and Robert Anderson and her former husband, Alexander Klimarchuk. She is survived by her devoted children: Alexander J. “Alex” Klimarchuk, Sr. and his wife, Lorraine of Saugus, Marjorie Kur and her husband, Teddy of Chelsea, Linda Doherty and her husband, Edward P, Sr. of Peabody and Michael, formerly of Chelsea. She was the dear sister of Mary Nadworny of Tyngsboro and Patricia Beffre of Manchester, NH; cherished grandmother of Alexander J. Klimarchuk, Jr., Tiffany M. Klimarchuk, TJ Kur, Briana Kur, Dr. Edward J. Doherty, Jr. and Matthew T. Doherty and adored great-grandmother of Sophia and Mckenzie Klimarchuk and Desirae and Gavin Bowen.

Funeral arrangements were by the Anthony Memorial — Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, Chelsea.  Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the NE American Diabetes Foundation, 260 Cochituate Rd. #200 Framingham, MA 01701.

For online guest book or to send expressions of sympathy, please visit  www.WelshFuneralHome.com

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Charles ‘Charlie’ Chapman

Retired research engineer, long active in Chelsea community services

Charles E. “Charlie” Chapman entered into eternal rest on Sunday evening, July 1 at the Cambridge Health Alliance Hospital in Everett.  He was 94 years old.

Born in Acton, the son of the late Leon H. and Bessie L. (Smith) Chapman, Charlie was inducted into the US Navy on April 5, 1943.  He served his country during World War II receiving a World War II Victory Medal, an American Ribbon, 2 Bronze Asiatic Pacific Stars and a Philippine Liberation Bronze Star.  He was honorably discharged from his service on November 15, 1945.

Upon returning home from the service, Charlie received his GED, completed courses at Northeastern University and began his career as a machinist at Dewey & Almy Company in Cambridge.  Over the years, his position changed to a research engineer for the chemical company, W.R. Grace in Lexington.  Charlie retired in 1989.

For 74 years, Charlie has been the beloved husband of Jean E. (Hagan) Chapman. After getting married, the couple settled in Chelsea where they raised their family and where they continued to live during their retirement.

Charlie was active in the city as a Chairman of the Bellingham-Cary House in Chelsea and on the Board of Directors of the Chelsea/Revere/Winthrop Elder Care Services.  He also worked as a crossing guard for the Chelsea public schools for several years. Throughout the 1950’s – 1980’s, Charlie was active as a Sea Scout Leader, a Boy Scout Leader, Troop 44 in Cambridge, a Wood Badge Trainer for Boy Scout Leaders and served as a Chairman for the Girl Scout Camp, Boston Council.  He will be missed by all his family and friends.

He was the devoted father of Charles E. Chapman, Jr. and his wife, Patricia “Casey” of Stoneham, Nancy E. Donoghue and her husband, Geoffrey of Shrewsbury; dear brother of Dorothy Fitts of Arizona, Leon Chapman of Alaska and the late Paul and Joseph Chapman; brother-in-law of the late Ralph Fitts and cherished grandfather of Brendan C. Donoghue of Lowell and Nora K. Donoghue of Florida.

Funeral services will be conducted in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea on Saturday, July 7 at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.   Charlie’s visiting hours will be held in the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will conclude with interment with US Navy military honors at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

Roy Scally

Overcame Cerebral Palsy to live a full and productive life

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte.107) Revere on Friday, July 13, from 9 to 11 a.m. for Roy T. Scally, a lifelong Chelsea resident, who passed away on Wednesday, July 4 following a brief battle with lung cancer and a lifelong disability with Cerebral Palsy. He was 76 years old.

Since August of 1991, Roy lived independently after the passing of his dear mom, Mildred F. (Silva) Scally.

Roy was born in Everett and lived his entire life in Chelsea. As a youngster, he attended the Williams School in Chelsea. He enjoyed being tutored by his mom, for in the 1950s, when he was a student, accommodations for the disabled were nowhere to be found. Thankfully, the world and all else has become accessible to each and every one regardless of disability or handicap.

Roy’s struggle with mobility did not deter him from entering the work force. He worked as a packer for the Revere Smoked Fish Co. of Chelsea for some 10 years and later worked in maintenance at local restaurants and coffee shops. He enjoyed riding his motorized scooter all over the area and for the excitement he received and the many friends and acquaintances he secured. This fine gentleman should prove to be an inspiration to any and all dealing with adversity.

He was the devoted and cherished son of the late Mildred F. (Silva) Scally and the late William Scally; the dear brother to William C. Scally and his wife, Lorraine Scally of Revere and the  late Carole Charles and her late husband, Walter Charles of Florida. Many nieces and nephews also survive Roy.

The family gratefully acknowledges and publicly addresses heartfelt joy to the entire staff at the Leonard Florence Center for Living with the care afforded their brother Roy and to them, as well. Because of that, rather than flowers, the family asks that remembrances be made to the Leonard Florence Center for Living, 165 Captain’s Row, Chelsea, MA 02150. For more information, please visit www.vertuccioandsmith.com.

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Ann Vozella

Bookkeeper for Vozella Electric and St. Stanislaus School substitute teacher

A funeral for Ann (Gymziak) Vozella of New Hampshire, formerly of Revere and Chelsea, who passed away in the Salem Woods Nursing Home of Salem, N.H., following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease will be held in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere today, Wednesday, July 11, at 10 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

Born and raised in Chelsea, Ann was a graduate of of Chelsea High School, Class of 1960. Her working career included her bookkeeping position at Vozella Electric of Chelsea for several years. Later, she held the position of “substitute” teacher in St. Stanislaus School of Chelsea.

Ann and her husband, Tony lived in Chelsea and Winthrop for many years until moving to Salem, N.H., in 1974. Although, geographically they were at a distance, they kept a tight and firm grip on the friends and friendships they made in Chelsea and Winthrop. She was a remarkable homemaker and caregiver for her family. She had an interest in many topics, which accounted for her avid interest in books. Among Ann’s prized and dearest possessions were her books (volumes and boxes).

The beloved wife of 41 years to Anthony S. Vozella of Salem, N.H., formerly of Chelsea, she was the cherished mother of Kelly Anne Dortona and her husband, David of Salem, N.H., Christopher J. Manning of Londonderry, N.H., Anthony V. Vozella and his wife Nancy of Saugus, Susan M. Goss and her husband, Robert “Bobby” of Everett and the late Linda Greene and her late husband, Paul; the dear sister to John Gymziak and his wife, Linda of Georgetown and the late Raymond Gymziak;  the devoted grandmother to Mark R. Wehrer, Annemarie J. Wehrer, Adam and Callie Michalsky, Jason T. Michalsky, Jaime B. Vozella, Anthony Vozella, IV, Stephanie Vozella, Paul Greene, Nicholas “Nick” Greene, Robert “Bobby” Goss, Lance Goss, Donnie, Bobby and Matt Dortona and the late Angelina Goss and Katie Vozella. She is also lovingly survived by seven great-grandchildren: Nathan Goss-Ventullo, C.J. Goss, Matthew and Mia Goss, Paul Greene, Caylee Hickman, Camila Goss and the late Brodie Goss-Feeley. Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive her.     In lieu of flowers, remembrances​ may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452. For more information, please visit www.vertuccioandsmith.com.

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Marie Trainor

Accomplished seamstress

Marie E. (Arsenault) Trainor, a lifelong Chelsea resident, died suddenly on July 4 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.  She was 93 years old.

Born and raised in Chelsea, the beloved daughter of the late John Oscar and Helen (Cassie) Arsenault, she graduated from St. Rose High School, Class of 1943 and worked as a bookkeeper for Brown Bros. Harriman in Chelsea for several years before her marriage to James E. Trainor.  They lived in Mill Hill, Chelsea for many years.

Marie was tragically widowed in 1978 when her husband, a Chelsea firefighter, died in the line of duty fighting a fire on New Years Eve.  Marie was devoted to home and was an accomplished seamstress.

She was the beloved mother of Patricia Ann Walsh, James M. Trainor and the late Kathleen M. Blizzard, the cherished grandmother of Kathryn Trainor Walsh and James O’Brien Walsh.

Funeral Services will be conducted from the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea, on Saturday, July 14, at 11 a.m. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. The Funeral Home is fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite funeral home. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The Salvation Army or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.  For directions or to send expressions of sympathy, please visit www.WelshFuneralHome.com.

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Virginia Grayson

Aug. 24, 1932 — July 2, 2018

Virginia M. Grayson of Salem, formerly of Chelsea, passed away on July 2.

The beloved wife of the late Bernard T. Grayson, Sr., she was the devoted mother of William Grayson of Salem, Dorothy Grayson and her husband William Papa of Salem, Bernard Grayson and his wife Cathryn of Tewksbury, John Grayson and his wife, Lori of Reading and the late Ginny Pothier Grayson; daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude Garrity, sister of the late Rev. Francis D. Garrity and the late Gertrude Trusselle and her late husband, Robert; loving grandmother of Kristin Loehning and David Pietrantonio, Maura and Billy Grayson, Christopher and Matthew Pothier, Kevin, Megan and Brian Grayson, Hannah, Catherine and Caroline Grayson and great-grandmother of Grayson James Loehning. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were given to the care and direction of the Anthony Memorial-Frank A. Welsh Funeral Home, Chelsea. Interment was in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Remembrances in her name may be made to the Jeanne Jugan Residence, Little Sisters Of The Poor, 186 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143. For online guest book or to send expressions of sympathy, please visit www.WelshFuneralHome.com.