Donald H. Larsen, Sr.
Of East Boston
Donald H. Larsen, Sr. of East Boston passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 26 on the day of “Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe”, after a lengthy battle of Pleural Mesothelioma.
He was the devoted husband of Linda (Cogliani) Larsen of East Boston, the son of the late Herbert “Chocs” Larsen and Mary (Penny) Larsen. Mr. Larsen is survived by his three children: Lori (Larsen) Porazinski and her husband, Joseph Porazinski of Bradford, Donald H. Larsen, Jr. and his wife, Diane (Kokoszka) Larsen of Framingham and Reid Larsen and his wife Shannon (Wass) Larsen of Saugus. He was the “POPS” to nine wonderful grandchildren, Raymond Douglas and his wife, Gabriella, Joey Porazinski, Rebecca Garon and her husband, Shane, Nikolas Shionis, Georgie Shionis, Kyle Porazinski, Donnie “TLHP” Larsen, Olivia Larsen, Nelly Larsen and one great-grandchild, Maverick Garon as well as several nieces and nephews; two brothers: Billy Joy and his late wife, Terry and Bobby Larsen and his late wife, Joanie. He was predeceased by his sister, Ann Reed and her late husband, Bill.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Magrath Funeral Home, 336 Chelsea St. [at Day Sq] East Boston, today, Wednesday, November 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St., Revere, Thursday morning, November 30 at 10 a.m. Please go directly to the church. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Don’s memory to The Granite VNA at graniteVNA.org would be appreciated. Please leave messages of condolence for Don’s family on his Tribute Page at MagrathFuneralHome.com.
Luigi Capone
Of Amesbury, formerly of East Boston
Luigi Capone, 74, of Amesbury, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20.
The devoted husband of 50 years to Emilia (Straccia) Capone, he was the loving son of the late Luigi and Maria (Melillo) Capone. devoted father of Luigi Capone and his wife, Michelle of Beverly and Carmine Capone of Amesbury; dear brother of the late Michael Capone and his late wife, Nancy and brother in law of Maria and Salvatore Cucciniello; cherished grandfather of Marco Capone, Nicholas Capone, Emily Capone and Anthony Aguilar. He is also survived by his loving nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will honor Luigi’s life by gathering at Ruggiero Family Memorial Home ~ North Shore Chapel, 10 Chestnut Street, Peabody on Thursday, November 30th from 9 to 10:30 a.m. before leaving in procession to a Funeral Mass honoring his life at 11 a.m. at St. John’s the Baptist Church, 17 Church Street, Peabody. Services will conclude with Luigi being laid to rest at Union Cemetery in Amesbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Luigi’s name to the Kidney Foundation, Attn: Gift Processing at National Kidney, 30 East 33rd Street, New York NY 10016. To leave an online condolence visit www.ruggieromh.com.
Arturo Mele
Retired Mason Who Loved Gardening and Old World Traditions
Arturo Mele of East Boston, formerly of Avellino, Italy died on November 17, 2023.
The beloved husband of Sessina (Penta) Mele, he was the loving father of Anthony, Dino, Pasquale “Pat” and the late John Mele; father-in-law of Christine, Vanessa and Julie; cherished Nonno of Tess, Robert, Gio, Anthony, Angelina, Gianna, Alexandra, Matthew, Sessina and Luca.
Arturo immigrated to East Boston from Avellino in 1963. He and his wife settled on Havre Street and have remained in the same house for 52 years.
He worked as a mason all over Massachustts and loved gardening and his old world traditions. He enjoyed wine-making and making his tomato sauce from his own home-grown tomatoes and basil.
Arturo’s Funeral services were held privately on Wednesday, November 22, concluding with Entombment in Woodlawn Versailles Mausoleum.
Donations in his memory to support end-of-life care can be made payable to Mass. General Hospital (Arturo Mele Tribute) would be greatly appreciated by his family and mailed to: Mass General Hospital Development Office, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114.
Please leave messages of condolence for the family on Arturo’s Tribute Page on MagrathFuneralHome.com.