Frances Sciortino
A Devoted Mother, First and Foremost
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral in Vazza’s “Beechwood” Funeral Home, 262 Beach St., Revere today, June 15 at 10 a.m. for Frances A. (Esposito) Sciortino who passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10 surrounded by her loving family at Atria Marland Place in Andover following a long battle with Alzheimers. She was 83 years old. A Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere will be immediately followed by Entombment in Woodlawn Community Mausoleum, Everett.
Frances was a born in Boston to Thomas J. and Anna (Porcaro) Esposito. She was raised in East Boston, educated in Boston Public Schools and was a graduate of East Boston High School, Class of 1956.
Frances was the devoted mother of four children, first and foremost. When her children were of age, she returned to the workforce and was receptionist for WilmerHale Law Firm in Boston, where she worked on the 31st floor for 16 years.
Frances lived almost her entire life in East Boston before moving to Danvers with her son, in 2020. She was an incredible baker, enjoyed listening to her favorite music and dancing. She would make many beautiful ceramic creations for all the people she loved.
The loving mother of Ann Marie Giangregorio and her husband, Patsy of Billerica, Salvatore Sciortino, Jr. and his wife, Caroline of Danvers, Rosemary Hughes and her husband, Kenneth of Connecticut and Dawn Marie DeVito and her husband, Richard of Billerica, she is the cherished and proud grandmother of Matthew and his wife, Lyndsay, Nicholas and Julie Ann Giangregorio, Crista and Salvatore, III Sciortino, Tyler and Christopher Hughes, Richard Jr. and Samantha DeVitto and adored great grandmother of Luca and Robert Giangregorio and the dear sister of Thomas Esposito and his wife of Danvers. She is also lovingly survived by nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association alz.org. For online guest book and condolences please visit: www.vazzafunerals.com.
Anthony Carrillo
A Most Selfless, Generous Person to the People He Loved Most in Life
Anthony J. Carrillo, of Melrose, formerly of East Boston, passed away on June 9. He was only 71 years of age.
Tony “Chan” loved gambling, golfing, casinos and managing his grandson’s poker career. He was the most selfless, generous person to the people he loved most in his life and he went above and beyond to do anything for them. You would find him at Melrose Diner most mornings and at Grimsby‘s most evenings. He loved spending time at home watching Shark Tank and Chicago PD with his dog, Lexi sitting on his lap, who he adored. He was predeceased by his English Bulldog “Jordan “ who was his constant companion and he fondly remembered and mentioned every day.
Tony was the loving father of Gina M. Cristallini and Christopher R. Carrillo, both of Melrose, devoted son of the late Salvatore and Clara (Amodeo) Carrillo, grandfather of Antonio and Michela Cristallini and Christopher Jr., Nicholas and Daniel Carrillo; great grandfather of Gio, Angello and Lorenzo; brother of Rudy Carrillo, Ronnie Carrillo, Robbie Carrillo, Kim Carrillo and the late Johnny Carrillo. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation was held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Tuesday, June 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home today, Wednesday morning, June 15 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Church, 9 Herbert St., Melrose, at 10 a.m.. Interment at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. To send a message of condolence, please visit www.gatelyfh.com.
Salvatore Mellone
Of Revere, formerly of East Boston
Salvatore “Sam” Mellone of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away on Sunday, June 12.
The beloved husband of Joanne (Cordwell) Mellone, he was the devoted father of Robin Vasquez and her husband, James and Maria Mellone-Macaluso and her husband John, all of Revere and the late Ricky Cordwell; dear brother of the late Vincent “Jimmy” Mellone, Michael Mellone and Concetta Scavo and loving grandfather to Nicholas, Mia and Mason Macaluso. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will honor Sam’s life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, East Boston on Monday, June 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. and again Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. before leaving in procession to Sacred Heart Church, East Boston for a Funeral Mass celebrating Sam’s life at 10 a.m. Services will conclude with Sam being laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Sam’s name to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, NPCF, P.O. Box 1848, Longmont, CO 80502.