Dorothy Benoit-Scansaroli
Retired Purchasing Agent
Dorothy L. Benoit-Scansaroli of East Boston passed away at the Ruth McLain Hospice in Braintree on April 23, 2024. She was 84 years old.
Born in Framingham, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jennie (Alluzio) and Premo Scansaroli. A long-time resident of East Boston, she worked as a purchasing agent prior to her retirement.
She was the devoted wife of the late John E. Benoit and the dear sister of the late Arlene Chao and Jean O’Lasky. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass was celebrated in St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop on Tuesday, April 30. Services concluded with interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Boston.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were under the direction of the caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop.
Anne T. Broder
Teacher and Assistant Principal at East Boston High School for over 35 years
Anne T. Broder, born April 12, 1942, beloved daughter of the late Lillian (Verdi) and Joseph Broder, passed away peacefully under hospice care on April 20, 2024 after a long illness. She was a life-long Winthrop resident, dedicating her life to her family, friends and community.
Anne was the dear sister of Elaine Broder Dillon of Winthrop, Richard Broder and his wife Poong-cha of New Mexico, Carol Broder of Revere and Robert Broder of Winthrop. She was the adored godmother of Susan Dillon and the loving aunt of Ben Broder of Somerville, Tina Denton of New Mexico, Michael Broder and Jennifer Duarte of San Diego, California and Ken and Kim Price of New Mexico; cherished great aunt of Richard and Shannon. She was also the dear friend to Sue Gray, the late Elaine Halkopoulos and her loving “adopted” niece Andrea Hall Phinney.
Anne was a high honors student at Winthrop High School, winning a four-year scholarship to Boston State College. She earned a BS in education, two Master’s degrees and a CAGS degree. She was a gifted student who became a devoted English teacher and Assistant Principal at East Boston High School for over 35 years. She and her friend Elaine developed a Proscola program to help disadvantaged but bright students obtain local college scholarships.
Anne was truly a Renaissance woman of many interests and talents. She loved the theatre, was a member of MENSA, the Winthrop Historical Society, an Election Precinct Captain, a Town Meeting Member, a part time employee at Winthrop Town Hall, treasurer of the Boston Teacher’s Union and a part-time journalist and photographer for the East Boston Times. She was also a supporter of the Boston Theatre Guild, the Boston Symphony and a devoted fan of all Boston sports teams.
All who knew Anne will remember her as a quick-witted woman, one of kindness, warmth, integrity and an unwavering support in times of need. Always ready to lend a helping hand. She will be deeply missed.
Family and friends attended the visitation from the Caggiano Funeral Home, Winthrop Funeral Home, Winthrop on Monday, April 29 followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the EvangelistChurch, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop. Services concluded with the interment in Winthrop Cemetery (old section).
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Arrangements under the direction of the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop.
George Walker
US Postal Service Retiree and Substance Abuse Counselor at Meridian House in East Boston
Family and friends attended a visitation on Tuesday, April 30, in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for George F. Walker, who passed away peacefully with family at his home on Wednesday, April 24, following a long battle with lung disease. He was 72 years old. A Funeral Mass was celebrated following the visitation in the Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St., Revere and interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
George was born in Boston and raised in East Boston’s Eagle Hill neighborhood, one of four children. He was educated in his parish school, Sacred Heart Grammar School, where he also served as an “altar boy.” He was a graduate of East Boston High School, Class of 1968.
George continued to further his education by attending Boston State College and Salem State College. George was a “Friend of Bill W” and he worked as a substance abuse counselor at the Meridian House in East Boston. George cared deeply and remained connected to the recovery community. He sponsored and helped many attain their own sobriety.
He married his love, Debra (Carino) on October 11, 1997, and they lived in Everett. He began a career for the United States Postal Service in 1982. His career spanned 26 years working, retiring as a supervisor due to his failing health. George was revered at the Postal Service by many of his colleagues.
In his spare time, he had a great fascination and appreciation for all types of collectibles. He had a vast knowledge of many unique objects that interested him over many years.
He will be forever remembered as an intelligent, humble, and dedicated man to his family first, his friends from Bill W. and colleagues.
He was the beloved husband of Debra A. (Carino) Walker of 27 years of Everett, the loving stepfather of Tara E. DiFelice and her husband, Steven of W. Peabody; cherished grandfather of Lauren M. DiFelice; the treasured son of the late Mark T. Walker and M. Virginia (Hanlon) Walker and the dear brother of Frederick P. Walker of Billerica, Ginny Walker- Loughmiller of Squantum and John A. Walker of Medford. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews.
The staff at Vertuccio Smith & Vazza are most honored to have assisted the family in completing funeral arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com.