Robert Gimilaro
His kindness, dedication to education and warm spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him
Robert Gimilaro, 72, of Hollywood Florida, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025. Born in Boston on March 1, 1953, he was a beloved son, brother, friend and educator.
Robert was the cherished son of the late Phyllis and Peter Gimilaro and dear brother of the late Sandra Abbott and Barbara Gimilaro. Robert earned his Master’s Degree in Education from Northeastern University and devoted much of his life to teaching at East Boston Central Catholic School—a career and passion that profoundly impacted many students and colleagues alike.
He is also survived by his loving nieces and nephew: Jennifer Parks, Adrienne Silverio, James Abbott, and Gia Gimilaro; as well as three great-nephews and three great-nieces. He also held a special place in his heart for his dear friend, Donna D’Abbieri of Florida. Robert’s kindness, dedication to education, and warm spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Rosina Coviello
Expert Seamstress
Rosina Coviello of East Boston and Winthrop passed away at the Advocate Healthcare of East Boston on June 7, 2025. Born in Bonito, she was the beloved daughter of the late Maddalena (DiVito) and Fiorevante DiMinico. She had the rare opportunity to attend dress making school in a nearby town, walking daily to and from class along with classmates from her village. She became a seamstress.
She immigrated to America with her family in 1960. Rosina worked for London Fog and many other garment companies in the North End and Boston. She returned to Bonito to marry the love of her life, Vito in 1962. They immigrated together and began their lives in East Boston. Continuing her career in the garment industry.
She was the devoted wife of the late Vito Coviello and loving mother of Angela Theresa Coviello-Gear and her husband, Steven Gear of Winthrop; Cherished Grandmother of Steven Patrick Gear, Dear Sister of the late Angela Marietta Covelli and her husband. Vincenzo and the late Giulia Iacoviello and her husband. Alfredo of Revere.
Family and friends attended the visitation from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Monday, June 16 and the funeral was conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, June 17 followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop.. Services concluded with the interment in the Belle Isle section of Winthrop Cemetery.
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