Category: Obituaries

Obituaries 01-02-2019

William ‘Billy’ Deveau Of East Boston William J. “Billy” Deveau of East Boston passed away on Dec. 28. The loving son of Edward Deveau and Elizabeth Young, he was the dear brother of Edward Deveau and his wife, Connie of…

Obituaries 12-26-2018

Dorothy Papa Of East Boston Dorothy (DiOrio) Papa of East Boston passed away on Dec. 18 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 91. The beloved wife of the late Vincent Papa, she was the devoted mother of…

Obituaries 12-19-2018

Yvonne Leone Of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston Yvonne M. Leone of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, passed away on Friday, Dec. 14. She was 82 years old. The cherished daughter of the late James and Blanche (Forrest) Thornell, she…

Obituaries 12-12-2018

Thomas Costigan Winthrop Man of the Year 1993 for his dedication to Winthrop Little League Thomas R. Costigan of Bristol, NH, formerly of Winthrop and East Boston, died Dec. 3. He was 88 years old. Tom served in the       U.S.…

Obituaries 12-05-2018

Louis Vazza Owner of Vazza Funeral Homes Louis R. Vazza of East Boston and Naples, FL passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, Nov. 29. He was in his 86th year. A US Coast Guard veteran of the…

Obituaries 11-28-2018

Assunta (Rosa) DiPietro May 24, 1933 — November 26, 2018 Di Pietro, Prisca “Assunta” (Rosa), formerly of East Boston, passed away in Pisa, Italy on Monday November 26, 2018 at the age of 85. Born in Mirabella Eclano, Italy, she…

Obituaries 11-21-2018

William Delfino Loved rock and roll music William V. “Billy” Delfino died in East Boston on Nov. 11. Billy was a great lover of rock and roll music and playing his guitar. He was the beloved longtime companion of Linda…

Obituaries 11-14-2018

Joan Sordillo Of East Boston Joan E. ( Moulton) Sordillo of East Boston, formerly of Revere, passed away on Nov. 7. She was 80 years old. The cherished daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Kenefick) Moulton, she was the…

Obituaries 11-07-2018

Ralph Capobianco Avid Boston Braves fan and retired Mass. State employee Ralph Capobianco of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Nov. 5 at the age of 101. Ralph was a US Coast Guard…

Obituaries 10-31-2018

Gloria Overton Former East Boston resident Gloria L. (Tassinari) Overton, in Revere, formerly of East Boston, died on Oct. 27. She was the beloved wife of the late Al H. Overton, mother of Aleta Lanzilli and her husband, William of…