Patricia Aguiar
Former East Boston resident
Patricia V. (Joslin) Aguiar died unexpectedly in Florida on July 26.
A former resident of Peabody and East Boston, she was the devoted mother of Traci-Anne Bisson of Dracut and Damian Aguiar of Peabody; dear sister of Mary Lou Screnci and her husband, Dennis of Peabody and Bernardine Joslin of East Boston; former wife of Thomas Aguiar of Peabody and cherished grandmother of Maridian Dooley and Brendan Bisson. She is also survived by many fond nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family and friends will honor Patricia’s life by gathering in the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street (Orient Heights) East Boston, on Saturday, August 13 from 12 to 2 p.m. with a prayer service in our Serenity Chapel at 1:45 p.m. The funeral home is handicapped accessible, children’s lounge available, valet parking front entrance. For more information, visit: www,ruggieromh.com
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Georgia Schipani
Of East Boston
Georgia D. (Chrystal) Schipani of East Boston passed away peacefully on July 28.
The beloved wife of over sixty-three years to Anthony Schipani, she was the devoted mother of Donna Schipani, Lisa Hayes, Carole Sousa, and David Schipani; dear sister of Dr. Richard Chrystal; cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Vincent, and Kelsey Hayes, April Donohoe, and Ann Howell and adored great-grandmother of George and Rae.
Family and friends will honor Georgia’s life by gathering on Monday, August 15 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon in The Most Holy Redeemer Church, 72 Maverick Street, (Maverick Square) East Boston followed by a Mass in celebration of her life at 12 noon. For more information, visit: www.ruggieromh.com Arrangements are with the personal care of Ruggiero Family Memorial Home.
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Frank Pastore
Of East Boston
Frank J. Pastore of East Boston passed away peacefully on August 8.
The beloved husband of over 66 years to Dottie (Koresky) Pastore, he was the devoted father of Thea Pastore and her husband, George Hoffman of Connecticut, Karl Pastore and his wife, Lauri Webster of Milton, and the late Anthony Pastore and his surving wife, Loretta of Marblehead; dear brother of the late Connie Recchia, Ella Cacchiotti and Leo Pastore and cherished grandfather of Luke Pastore. He is also survived by his loving nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will honor Frank’s life by gathering on Thursday, August 11 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, (Orient Heights) East Boston, and again at 10:30 a.m. on Friday followed by a prayer service in our Serenity Chapel at 11 a.m. A private cremation will follow the service. In honoring Frank’s life and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Lazarus Parish, 59 Ashley Street, Boston MA 02128. Funeral home is handicapped accessible. Courtesy valet parking at the front entrance of funeral home. For complimentary transportation to the funeral home for the visitation please call 617-569-0990. Ample off street parking with attendants in our parking lots. For more info www.ruggieromh.com.
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Mary Sheils
Of East Boston
Mary M. (Vespa) Sheils of East Boston passed away peacefully at home on August 9 surrounded by her loving family.
The beloved wife of the late Lawrence Sheils, she was the loving mother of Kathleen Dedulonus and her husband, Frank of Stoneham, Richard DiFrancesco and his wife, Pamela of Haverhill, Karen Fabello and her husband, H. Rico of So. Berwick, Maine, Judy McGurk and Susan Onessimo, both of East Boston, and Marilyn Guange of Malden; dear sister of Amelia “Gloria” Vespa of Revere, Dorothy Wilkes and her husband, Frederick of East Boston, and the late JoAnne Stoico and her deceased husband, Michael. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, nine great grand children, two great-great grandchildren and by many loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor Mary’s life by gathering on Sunday, August 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga St. (Orient Heights) East Boston and then again at 8:30 a.m. Monday morning before leaving in funeral procession to the Sacred Heart Church, 45 Brooks St., East Boston for a Funeral Mass in celebration of Mary’s life at 10 a.m. Services will conclude with Mary being laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In honoring Mary’s memory and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Susan B. Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas TX, 75265-0309. Funeral home is handicapped accessible. Courtesy valet parking at the front entrance of funeral home. For complimentary transportation to the funeral home for the visitation please call 617-569-0990. Ample off street parking with attendants in our parking lots. For more info www.ruggieromh.com