Joyce Decareau
Bartender at Eddie C’s in East Boston
Joyce (Golisano) Decareau of Revere, formerly of East Boston and the North End, passed away on August 12.
Joyce was a bartender at Eddie C’s in East Boston.
The loving daughter of the late Salvatore and Dorothy (Muchini) Golisano, she was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Decareau; devoted mother of Janice Decareau of Revere, Triesto Decareau and Thomas Decareau, both of East Boston; dear sister of Salvatore Golisano, Dorothy Golisano, Anita Altri, Guy Golisano, Grace Golisano and the late Dennis and Frankie Golisano; cherished grandmother of Jessica, Alex, Ashley, Kayla and Thomas Decareau III and adored great grandmother of Adriana and Joel Jr. She is also survived by her loving companion, Abel Gomez.
Family and friends honored Joyce’s life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, East Boston, on Sunday, August 20 and again on Monday morning, August 21, before leaving in procession to Sacred Heart Church in East Boston for a Funeral Mass. Joyce was laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden.
To leave an online condolence visit www.ruggieromh.com.
Anne Simone Brangiforte
She Will Truly Be Missed by All Who Knew Her
Anne Simone (Diaz) Brangiforte, a lifelong resident of East Boston, passed away on August 21.
Anne graduated from East Boston High School. She met her true love, Bibby at the age of 14. They were married a few years later and spent 58 years together. Anne worked at CVS in Boston for 32 years as an office manager. She enjoyed spending summers at 3 Ponds Campground in New Hampshire with her family for many years. She was an avid reader, you never saw her without a book in her hand. She could spend hours wandering around a bookstore, getting up to the register with at least three or four books. She would read a book a day.
She loved going out shopping for clothes. She and her husband Bibby would take trips on Saturdays to all different stores so they could buy all different kinds of goodies. Anne loved cooking Sunday dinner for the entire family. Every Sunday would consist of gravy, macaroni, meatballs and sausages at ‘Nonnie’s’. Eventually, her children took over this tradition and hosted Sunday dinner. She took pride in hosting the 7 fishes on Christmas Eve and welcomed everyone to her home.
In the last few years, Anne got sick, hindering her ability to walk. Every day she woke up and did her best with what life had given her. She took pride in her children and grandchildren’s accomplishments. She never said goodbye or ended a phone call without an ‘I love you.’ Anne will be truly missed by all who knew her.
The beloved wife for over 58 years to Salvatore “Bibby” Brangiforte, she was the loving daughter of the late Richard and Anne (Aceto) Diaz; devoted mother of Phyllis Sorrentino and her husband, John of East Boston and Phillip Richard Brangiforte, Headmaster of East Boston High School, and his wife, Carrie of East Boston; dear sister of Richard Diaz and his wife, Angie of Revere, Lorraine Chabuz and her husband, Ted of East Boston, Dennis Diaz and his wife, Kathy of Revere and the late Donald Diaz and his wife, Angela; cherished grandmother of Kayla, Vincent, John, Sarah, Amanda, Jacqueline, Nicolette and Alexandria and adored great-grandmother of Connor, Julien, Jaso, and Isabella. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Family and friends will honor Anne’s life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga St. East Boston on Sunday, August 27, from 2 to 7 p.m. and again on Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. before leaving in procession to St. Joseph – St. Lazarus Church in East Boston for a 10 a.m. mass celebrating Anne’s life. Services will conclude with Anne being laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.
To leave an online condolence visit www.ruggieromh.com.
Angela White
Of Woburn, formerly of East Boston
Angela (Tirone) White, 71, of Woburn, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 18.
The loving daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Hancock) Tirone, she was the beloved mother of Chad, Jimmy, Chris and the late Alex White; former wife of John White; dear sister of Diane, Joseph, Paul, Cathy, Johnny, and Bobby and cherished grandmother of five grandchildren. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will honor Angela’s life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, (Orient Heights) East Boston, on Thursday, August 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Joseph Parish, Wakefield, on Friday, August 25, at 10 a.m. Services will conclude with Angela being laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. To leave an online condolence please visit www.ruggieromh.com.
Mildred Frances DiSessa
She Was Unique and Beautiful on Both the Inside and the Outside and Will Be Sorely Missed
Mildred Frances DiSessa, 92, of East Boston passed away at the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea on August 16.
Mildred was a long-time sales employee of Macy’s and worked into her 80th year. She loved ballroom dancing and would frequently listen to music at home and sing along with the greats like Nat King Cole and Tony Bennett. Living next to Constitution Beach, you could easily spot her walking the beach at a brisk pace with her dear friend Paul Cesario. Her Mediterranean Italian cooking was world-class, and was not to be missed at the family’s Sunday dinners. It was essential that her children, family and friends always got enough to eat or to take home. A longstanding parishioner at Saint Lazarus-Joseph Church in East Boston, she was unique and beautiful on both the inside and outside, and will be sorely missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Born in Boston to Anthony Accomando and Amiela (Pacino) Accomando, Mildred was the oldest of two children. Mildred was the beloved former wife of the late Peter J. DiSessa, devoted mother of Richard DiSessa and his wife, Donna, Joseph DiSessa and his wife, Lilly and Peter DiSessa; cherished grandmother of Danielle DiSessa and Rachel (DiSessa) Tracy and beloved great-grandmother of Isla and Nora; dearest sister of Felix Paige and adored aunt to Leslie Paige, sister-in-law to Amy Paige, dear friend to Paul Cesario and loved by many relatives and friends.
Family and friends will honor Mildred’s life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, East Boston today, Wednesday, August 23 at 8:30 a.m. before leaving in procession to St. Joseph – St. Lazarus Church for a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass. Services will conclude with Mildred being laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery with her beloved husband, Peter. May they rest in peace. To leave an online condolence, visit www.ruggieromh.com.