Obituaries 04-10-2019

Antonette ‘Toni’ Smith

Of Revere, formerly of East Boston

Antonette “Toni” (Chiode) Smith of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away on April 6.

She was the loving wife of the late James Smith Sr., devoted mother of James Smith, Jr. and his wife, Desiree of Revere, Rose Smith of East Boston and the late Leona, Anthony and Patricia Smith; cherished sister of Lawrence Chiode of Plymouth, Rose Woodside and Eleanor Lamonica, both of East Boston, Katherine Spagnola of Revere, Salvatore Chiode of East Boston and the late Pauline Paolini, Andrew Chiode, Francine Imbrescia, Ann Magner and Anthony Chiode. She was the dear grandmother of eight and great- grandmother of nine and is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will honor Antonette’s life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, East Boston today, Wednesday, April 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. and again Thursday morning at a time to be announced. Services will conclude with Antonette being laid to rest with her husband at Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm Street, Everett 02149.

Antonio Marino, Jr.

Long time local DJ

Antonio A. “Tony” Marino, Jr., a life-long resident of East Boston, passed away unexpectedly on March 31 at the age of 74.

Antonio was born in East Boston on April 6,1944 to Antonio and Augustine (Novello) Marino. He was a Bronze Star Army Vietnam War veteran, an employee of Days Inn and WEEI and a long-time local DJ for various community events.

He was the brother of Marie Saia and her husband, Anthony of Burlington, cherished uncle of Christine Ward, Deborah Saia, Anthony Saia, Rose Hatch and Nicholas Saia and is also survived by many loving great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

A memorial mass was held in celebration of Antonio’s life. At the conclusion of the mass, full military honors were presented by the US Army in recognition of Mr. Marino’s service to our country.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. The Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, Orient Heights, East Boston was honored to handle arrangements. For more information, visit: www.ruggieromh.com.

Louis Moran

Of East Boston

Louis A. Moran of East Boston died peacefully on April 4.

He was the beloved husband of Helen (Cogswell) Moran, devoted father of Louis Jr. and his wife, Mia of Saugus and Troy J. and his wife, Heidi of North Andover; cherished grandfather of Antonia, Zackary, Carlina and the late Jonathan and dear brother of Irene Prodanas and the late Marie Cannata, Winifred Amoroso, Frederick and Francis Moran. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will honor Mr. Moran’s life by gathering in the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga St. (Orient Heights) East Boston today,  Wednesday,  from 9 to 11 a.m. before a service in our serenity chapel at 11 a.m. In honor of Mr. Moran and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to NEADS P.O Box 1100, Princeton, MA 01541. For more information,  please visit www.ruggieromh.com.

John ‘Mugsy’ DeLuca

Longtime employee of Laborers Local 22

John A. “Mugsy” DeLuca of Revere died unexpectedly on April 4 after being stricken with Cellulitis, a bacterial infection.

Mugsy, a graduate of Revere High School, went on to work for Laborers Local 22 for many years.

He was the beloved father of Dakota and Dylan DeLuca; devoted son of the late John and Winifred (Gould) DeLuca; dear brother of Gail McAndrew of Australia, Marilyn DeLuca of Londonderry, NH, Denise Papsodora of Revere and Holly Schlichting of Winthrop and is also survived by his former wife and the mother of his children, April Leclair and by many loving nieces and nephews.

His Funeral will be from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St., Revere, today, Wednesday, April 10 at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony’s Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517. For guest book please visit www.Buonfiglio.com.

George DiCenzo

Loving and devoted husband and father

George E. DiCenzo of Foxboro, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully surrounded by the comfort of his loving wife on April 2.  He was 87 years old.

George was born in Boston on Sept 30, 1931, the son of the late Ernest and Mary (Faiella) DiCenzo. He married Jacqueline (Brogna) at Our Lady of Assumption Church in East Boston and was the owner of GED Sales Company in Foxborough for many years.  He loved to travel, was an avid Boston sports fan and most enjoyed spending time with his family.  He was a loving and devoted husband and father. 

The devoted husband of Jacqueline DiCenzo, he was the loving father of the late Jacqueline Ann Corliss, brother of Roger DiCenzo of Millis and the late Robert and Leonard DiCenzo. 

Funeral arrangements are by Roberts and Sons Funeral home, 30 South Street, Foxborough.  A Funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Church, 58 Carpenter street, Foxborough, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, followed by interment at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Boston.  For additional information please contact 508 543-5471.  To send an on-line condolence, please visit the funeral home web site at www.robertsandsonsfuneralhome.com.

If you wish, donations in George’s memory may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital, 400 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215. 

Charles T.  “Zuff” Zuffante Jr.

Of East Boston

     Charles T. “Zuff” Zuffante Jr. of East Boston passed away peacefully on April 8.

Beloved husband of the late Christine (Duca) Zuffante.

Devoted father of Charles III of Hawaii, and Christopher and his wife Jeralyn of Winthrop.

Dear brother of Susan Panzini of East Boston, and John Zuffante of Winthrop.

Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Caroline, Catherine, and Charles.

Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews.

Family and Friends will honor Charles’s life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home on Friday April 12, from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. before leaving procession to Sacred Heart Church 45 Brooks Street East Boston for a funeral mass in celebration of Charles’s life at 9:30 a.m.

Late proprietor of Charlie Zuff’s café. Late member of Bartolo’s Athletic Club and the East Boston ITAM.

In honoring Zuff’s memory in lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to East Boston Neighborhood Health Care Center c/o PACE program at Lewis Mall, 225 Sumner Street, Boston MA 02128. For more info please visit www.ruggieromh.com

Roy “Billy” David Burns

Of Boston

Roy “Billy” David Burns of Boston passed away on April 6.

He was the devoted father of Rachelle Brooks and Jonathan Hunt, loving ex-husband of Donna Brooks and is also survived by three sisters and two brothers. He was the cherished grandfather of Armando, Alexarose and Jayden and also leaves many loving nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends.

To Billy’s daughter Rachelle, he was a roaming soul and is on to the next step in his journey.

Family and friends will honor Billy’s life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, East Boston on Sunday, April 14 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. with a prayer service in our serenity chapel at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Billy’s honor to the Pine Street Inn, 459 Park Drive, Boston MA.

 Louis Moran

Of East Boston

Louis A. Moran of East Boston died peacefully on April 4.

The beloved husband of Helen (Cogswell) Moran, he was the devoted father of Louis Jr. and his wife, Mia of Saugus and Troy J. and his wife, Heidi of North Andover; cherished grandfather of Antonia, Zackary, Carlina and the late Jonathan and dear brother of Irene Prodanas and the late Marie Cannata,  Amoroso, Frederick and Francis Moran. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will honor Mr. Moran’s life by gathering in the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga St. (Orient Heights) East Boston today, Wednesday morning, from 9 to 11 a.m. before a service in our serenity chapel at 11 a.m. In honor of Mr. Moran and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to NEADS, P.O Box 1100, Princeton, MA 01541 For more information, please visit www.ruggieromh.com.

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