Obituaries 07-12-2023

Charles Cambria

He Will Be Missed by All Who Knew and Loved Him

Charles Cambria, 86, a lifelong resident of East Boston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 2.

He was a longtime employee of Eastern, Northwest and Delta Airlines. He loved the Boston Red Sox. Ted Williams and Bill Russell were his idols. Charles also enjoyed half ball and loved travelling with his family. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace.

The beloved husband of Alice (Lindstrom) Cambria and the loving son of the late Frank and Tina (Lacascia) Cambria, he was the devoted father of Michael Cambria and the late Kristine, Mark Cambria and Charles M. Cambria; dear brother of the late Beatrice Fox and cherished grandfather of Olivia, Stephanie and Alexander. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. 

Family and friends will honor Charles’s life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, (Orient Heights) East Boston today, Wednesday, July 12 at 8:30 a.m. before leaving in procession to Sacred Heart Parish, East Boston, for a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Committal services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Charles’s name to a charity of your choice. To leave an online condolence, visit www.ruggieromh.com.

David Dioguardi

Known For His Warm Smile, Loyalty and Devotion to Family

David Dioguardi, a lifelong resident of East Boston, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7th after a hard fought battle with cancer.  He was 67 years old.

Born and raised in East Boston, David’s unwavering commitment to his family was the cornerstone of his life.  He was known for his warm smile, loyalty and devotion to family.

The loving son of Anna Marie Dioguardi of Newton, formerly of East Boston, and the late Nicholas, he was the devoted husband of 42 years to the love of his life, Lu (Catizone) Dioguardi; dear brother of Marian Dioguardi of Newton, Glenn Dioguardi of East Boston and the late Virginia Casaletto; cherished uncle of Bobby Casaletto of Brookline and Tim Casaletto and his spouse, Melissa Casaletto of Boston. He is also survived by numerous loving family members and friends.

Family and friends will honor David’s life by gathering for a memorial visitation at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, (Orient Heights) East Boston, on Thursday, July 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in David’s name to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, W 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445. To leave an online condolence please visit: www.ruggieromh.com.

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