Joseph A. Bossi Sr.
A Gentle Giant With a Huge Heart and an “Eastie Guy” Through and Through
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Monday, March 25th from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for Joseph A. “Joe” Bossi, Sr., who died on Sunday, March 17th at Tufts Medical Center in Boston following a brief illness. He was 83 years old. A FuneralService will be conducted in the Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Interment will be private.
Joe was born on June 14, 1940 at the Winthrop Hospital to the late Domenic J. and Ida (Accomondo) Bossi. He was one of four children raised in Orient Heights in East Boston. Joe was educated in Boston Public Schools and was a graduate of East Boston High School, Class of 1958. Joe was a High School Football standout and was awarded an athletic scholarship toplay football for the University of Tennessee. Joe returned home and after a year, he began a career in the oil industry. For many years he worked alongside his father Domenic for Bossi Oil. Joe also worked as a Marine Terminal Operator for Coastal Oil in East Boston and Revere. Joe knew everything and worked in every aspect of the oil Industry.
Joe married his one and only love, Jackie (Ciampa) on October 25th, 1964. They remained in East boston and together they raised their daughter and son. Joe was an “Eastie Guy” through and through. He was proud of his family and being a dad, however, he was most proud of his title of Papa. Joe’s life was his family, and he cherished being with them and enjoying his time with them. Joe loved sports and
even more so, loved talking sports. He was a collector of all types of sports memorabilia. He will be forever known as a gentle giant with a huge heart, who truly loved to give.
He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Jacqueline A. “Jackie” (Ciampa) Bossi of East Boston; loving father of Karen A. Cornell and her husband, Eric F. of Danville, NH, and Joseph A. Bossi, Jr. and his companion, Lisa Thiesfield of Hartford, CT; cherished Papa of Madison P. Cornell of Winther Park, FL, Kaitlyn A. Cornell of Danville, NH and the late Mackenzie M. Cornell; the brother of Rosemarie Sartori and her husband, James and Donna Gillis and her husband, Roland, all of North Carolina and the late Ann P. Bossi. He is also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Padre Pio Foundation, 463 Main St. Cromwell, CT 06416. To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere.
Kara Kelley
A Beloved Member of the Winthrop Community
Kara Kelley, a beloved member of the Winthrop community, passed away on March 17, 2024.
Kara was known for her infectious smile that could light up any room. She was a friend to everyone she met and touched the lives of many. Kara dedicated many years of her life to working for ROCA, where she passionately helped youth in need. She was also an active member of the recovery community for many years, offering her support and kindness to those on their own paths to healing. Her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew her, but her spirit will live on in the memories of those whose lives she brightened with her warmth, compassion, and unwavering friendship. Rest in peace, dear Kara.
Kara was the loving daughter of Paul Kelley and his late wife, Virginia Maxwell and Mary (Cohan) Donovan and her late husband, Thomas Donovan. She is survived by her devoted sister, Erin Kehoe and her husband, Nathan. Kara was a cherished niece of Lois Cohan, Diane Cohan, Robert Kelley, Thomas Kelley and was predeceased by Claudia Kavanough, Bernadette Davis, Francis Cohan, Joseph Cohan, Ethel Kelley, and Ann Kelley. She was also an adored aunt to Norah and Spencer and she leaves behind many cousins and friends. She also leaves behind her beloved canine companion, Fitz.
Kara’s family and friends will gather to honor her life at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, East Boston, on Wednesday, March 27th, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. before leaving in procession to St. John the Evangelist/ St. Michael the Archangel Parish for an 11:30 a.m. mass. Kara will then be laid to rest at Winthrop Cemetery, Belle Isle Section. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center, MSPCA-Angell, Attn: Donations, 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130. Rest in peace, dear Kara. To leave an online condolence visit www.ruggieromh.com.
Cheryl Gambale
Known For Her Creative Spirit, Passion for Her Garden, Love of Cooking for a Crowd, Love for Her Family and Her Tenderness Towards Animals
Family and friends are invited to attend Visting Hours on Thursday, March 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for Cheryl E. (Wheatcraft) Gambale who passed away peacefully at Central Maine Medical Center on March 17th at 83 years old. A Vigil Service will be held during the visitation at 6:30 p.m. Her Funeral Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home on Friday, March 22nd at 10 a.m. followed by entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery – Community Mausoleum, Malden.
She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio P. “Tony” Gambale, dear sister of Kathy McVey of Conesville, Ohio and her children, Kevin McVey and Ava Rawn and Ida Ellen Mahr of Auburn, Maine and cherished aunt of Robert (Mike) Mahr, David Mah, and Stefanie Mahr Damien of Auburn, Maine and cherished great aunt “Auntie” of Zoe Rohan and Hannah Julien; dear sister-in-law of George Gambale, Carmela D’Amore, Alfonso Gambale and the late Philip Gambale, Angelina Scarpetta, Charles Gambale, Jennie DiMinico and Nicholas Gambale. She is also lovingly survived by many other nieces, nephews and cousins.
Cheryl was known for her creative spirit, passion for her garden, love of cooking for a crowd, sharing her love for her family and her tenderness towards animals. She helped to foster and care for numerous stray felines throughout the years. She was called home peacefully on the Feast Day of St. Gertrude, the Patron Saint of Cats. Due to her affection for her feline friends, please consider, in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240
To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere.
Theresa Merino
July 19, 1928 – March 10, 2024
Theresa V. (Meads) Merino of Peabody, formerly of Chelsea and East Boston, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, after a short illness. She was 95 years old.
Theresa was born in Boston on July 19, 1928 to the late Manuel F. Meads and Julia (Diaz) Meads. She was one of six children raised in East Boston. Theresa was educated at the Barnes School and was a graduate of East Boston High School. Growing up she worked in local bakeries as a donut maker and later worked at Conrad Chandler and Commercial Union Insurance Company.
On November 5, 1950, she married Arthur R. Merino and remained in East Boston to raise her family. She later moved to Chelsea and returned to work at the Commercial Union Insurance Company where she was a Records Keeper Manager. The family then moved to Peabody where they have lived for the past 37 years.
Theresa loved nothing more than her family and was completely devoted to her husband and four children. She was blessed to be a Nan to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a deeply religious woman with a great faith.
She was a late member of the St. Johns Portuguese Church in East Boston and a member of the Empire of the Holy Ghost in East Boston. She will be forever remembered by all who loved her.
She was the beloved wife of 54 years of the late Arthur R. Merino, Sr., the loving mother of Arthur R. Merino, Jr. of Peabody, Laurie Resca and her husband, James of North Reading, Bobbie Merino and Steven Merino, both of Peabody; the cherished “Nan” of Kristen A. Desmarais and her husband, Bill of Wilmington, Steven J. Resca and his wife, Shamima of Dracut and Gage Merino and his sister, Chloe of Boxford; the treasured great grandmother of Claire and Evelyn Desmarais, Amaan Shaikh and Adara Resca, sister-in-law of Philomena Meads and cherished friend of Elisabeth Desmarais and the dear sister of the late Manuel Meads, Mary E. (Meads) Burns, Ernest L. Meads, Stanley Meads and Anthony J. Meads. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Family and friends are respectfully attended visiting visiting hours were on Sunday, March 17, in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere and a funeral was conducted from the funeral home on Monday, March 18, followed by a Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church, 45 Brooks St., East Boston. Interment followed in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St. Danvers, MA 01923.
To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals.