Isabel Gleason
General Electric Retiree
Isabel M. “Sis” Gleason died peacefully on May 9 at West Revere Health Center, 10 days before her 95th birthday.
“Sis” was born in East Boston on May 19, 1925. She attended Our Lady of the Assumption Grammar School and went on to graduate from Fitton High School. She then went to work at General Electric in Lynn, where she was employed for over 40 years before her retirement. Upon retiring she took care of her mother for some time before her death.
The daughter of the late Joseph E. And Elizabeth P. (Crawford) Gleason, she was the sister of James Gleason of East Boston, Pauline Miozza of Dover, DE, Eleanor Bernabei of Portland, ME and the late Alice Corlito, George, Joseph, Charles and Robert Gleason. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
A public Mass in celebration of Isabel’s life will take place at a future date. Due to restrictions in place by the CDC and the Dept. of Public Health burial will be private. Please send messages of condolence to the family on our Tribute Page, MagrathFuneralHome.com.
Joseph Doucette
Long Time Raytheon Electrical Engineer
Joseph Doucette, 62, of Revere died on May 6.
Joe worked many years as an electrical engineer at Raytheon. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, woodworking, traveling and being around family and friends.
He was the beloved son of the late Alfred and Rose (Dana) Doucette, devoted husband of Cheryl Ann (Dominik), loving stepfather of Shawn Dominik of Franklin, dear brother of Alfred and his companion, Sandra, John and his wife, Maryanne and Dorothy Mazzullo (Doucette) and her husband, Jim. He is also survived by his loving nieces and nephew, Linda Mrockowski, Anne Marie Mathews, and her children Summer and Macey and Jimmy Mazzulla and his fiancé, Paulina.
In accordance with the CDC’s restrictions on social gatherings due to Covid -19 all services will be private. A celebration of life will be announced for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joseph’s memory to the First Congregational Food Pantry 230 Beach St, Revere, and MA 02151. Family and friends are encouraged to leave a message or share a memory in the online guestbook at www.Buonfiglio.com.
Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home.
Doreen Faretra
Of East Boston
Doreen A. Faretra of East Boston passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, May 2.
The daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Tango) Faretra, she was the devoted mother of Jermaine Wiggins and his wife, Tallena and Breanna Faretra; cherished grandmother to Takida, Jermaine Jr., Jaden, Giovanni and Althea; dear sister to Charles Faretra and Douglas Caponigro and his wife, Joan and beloved Goddaughter to Orazio Cardinale. She is also survived by a host of loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
In accordance with the CDC, Mass. Department of Public Health, Archdiocese of Boston guidelines and local restrictions on gatherings and congregations due to COVID-19, all services will be held for the immediate family privately. If you have any questions or would like to express your condolences please contact the funeral home during normal business hours or leave a message for the family on the tribute wall: www.ruggieromh.com.
Albert Vitello
Of East Boston
Albert A. Vitello of East Boston passed away on Saturday, May 2.
The beloved husband of Harriet (Littlefield) Vitello, he was the devoted father of Diane D’Andrea and her husband, Anthony, cherished brother of Lillian Costello and her late husband, James Costello of Bellingham and loving grandfather of Melissa and Nicolette D’Andrea.
In accordance with the CDC, Mass. Department of Public Health, Archdiocese of Boston guidelines and local restrictions on gatherings and congregations due to COVID-19, all services will be held for the immediate family privately. If you have any questions or would like to express your condolences please contact the funeral home during normal business hours 617-569-0990 or leave a message for the family on the tribute wall www.ruggieromh.com.
George Nolan, Jr.
Of Georgetown
George J. Nolan, Jr. of Georgetown passed away on Thursday, May 7.
The beloved husband of Francesca (DeVellis) Nolan, he was the loving son of George J. Nolan Sr. of New Hampshire and Karen (Gillespie) Nolan of East Boston; devoted father of Cameron G. Nolan and the cherished brother of Jodi Festa of East Boston. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
In accordance with the CDC, Mass. Department of Public Health, Archdiocese of Boston guidelines and local restrictions on gatherings and congregations due to COVID-19, all services will be held for the immediate family privately. If you have any questions or would like to express your condolences please contact the funeral home during normal business hours 617-569-0990 or leave a message for the family on the tribute wall www.ruggieromh.com.
George will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.
Filomena Romano
Of East Boston
Filomena E. (Puglielli) Romano of East Boston passed away on Thursday, May 7.
The beloved wife of the late Benedetto Romano, she was the devoted step-mother of Annmarie D’Angelo and her husband, William of Revere; dear sister of Anna M. Puglielli of the North End and the late Gennaro Puglielli and his surviving wife, Joanne, Maria Stein, Raffaella Magaletta, and Michelina Puglielli and cherished aunt of Paul Magaletta, Steven Puglielli, Maria Anderson and the late Domenic Puglielli. She is also survived by many loving great nieces and nephews.
In accordance with the CDC, Mass. Department of Public Health, Archdiocese of Boston guidelines and local restrictions on gatherings and congregations due to COVID-19, all services will be held for the immediate family privately. If you have any questions or would like to express your condolences please contact the funeral home during normal business hours 617-569-0990 or leave a message for the family on the tribute wall at www.ruggieromh.com. Filomenia will be laid to rest at Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Boston.
Antonio Schena
Of East Boston
Antonio Schena of East Boston, formerly of Italy, passed away on Thursday, May 7.
The dear brother of the late Giovanni and his late wife, Marghertia Schena, he was the cherished uncle of Anna Derienzo and her husband, Pasquale and Josephine Schena Iannessa and her children, Giovanni and Ava Iannessa.
In accordance with the CDC, Mass. Department of Public Health, Archdiocese of Boston guidelines and local restrictions on gatherings and congregations due to COVID-19, all services will be held for the immediate family privately. If you have any questions or would like to express your condolences please contact the funeral home during normal business hours 617-569-0990 or leave a message for the family on the tribute wall at www.ruggieromh.com. Antonio will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum, Everett.
Robert Patrie
Owned Delta Fuel Oil Co.
Robert E. Patrie of Winthrop passed away on Thursday, May 7.
Robert was the owner of Delta Fuel Oil Company. He was also a Paul Revere bus driver, a coach for Malden Pop Warner and Little League. He founded the Golden Tornadoes Booster Club. Robert was also a member of the Winthrop Elks.
The longtime partner of Frances Spinazzola, he was the devoted father of Robert Patrie Jr. and his wife, Sherri of Wilmington, Laurie Cooley and her husband, George of Stoneham, Steve Patrie and his wife, Theresa of Lynn, and the late John Patrie; dear brother of Paul Patrie and his wife, Linda, Janet Lanni and her husband, Jack and Judy Berry, all of Malden, and the late George Patrie and his late wife, Constance; cherished grandfather “Grumpy” of Ryan Patrie and his wife, Ashley, Kyle Patrie, Justin Patrie, Timothy Patrie, Cory D’Entremont, Jessica Todd and her Husband, Cody, Cameron D’Entremont, Steven Patrie, Andrew Patrie and Matthew Patrie and beloved great-grandfather of Jameson and Adalyne.
He was the former husband of the late Loretta Patrie and is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In accordance with the CDC, Mass.
Department of Public Health, Archdiocese of Boston guidelines and local restrictions on gatherings and congregations due to COVID-19, all services will be held for the immediate family privately. If you have any questions or would like to express your condolences, please contact the funeral home during normal business hours or leave a message for the family on the tribute wall: www.ruggieromh.com.
Robert will be laid to rest at Winthrop Cemetery, Belle Isle section, Winthrop.