Anthony DiCicco
Member of the Don Orione Choir
Anthony R. DiCicco, 85, of East Boston passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
Anthony was a member of the Don Orione Choir in East Boston.
He was the loving son of the late John and Margaret (Giodanni) DiCicco, beloved husband of the late Alba (Colarusso) DiCicco; devoted father of Anthony DiCicco Jr. and his wife, Erika of Revere, Rosemarie Squeglia and her husband, William of Reading, John Paul DiCicco of East Boston and Christopher DiCicco and his fiancé, Rachael Toppi of East Boston; dear brother of the late Sadie Zirpolo, Charles, Nicholas, Tommy, George, and Joe DiCicco, Carpina “Cuppy” Ciampa, Rita Roseann Tarmy, and Linda Dioguardi; cCherished grandfather of Julianna Alba, Anthony Vincent, Liam Rory, and Charles Anthony. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will honor Anthony’s life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, East Boston, on Friday, May 10th from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Saturday morning at 8:30 before leaving in procession to St. Joseph – St. Lazarus Church, East Boston, for a Funeral Mass celebrating his life at 10 a.m. Services will conclude with Anthony being laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. May he rest in peace.. For more information www.ruggieromh.com.
Anthony “Tony” Albano
Of Everett, formerly of East Boston
Anthony V. “Tony” Albano of Everett, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully on May 3, surrounded by his loving family.
The beloved husband of 47 years of Donna M. (McCormack) Albano of Everett, he was the devoted father of Anthony C. Albano and his wife, Mary Alyce of Dorchester and Kristin Albano and her partner, Mark Wisniewski of Everett; cherished grandfather of Matteo Wisniewski. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will honor Anthony’s life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, East Boston, today, Wednesday, May 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Thursday, May 9th from 9 to 10 a.m. before leaving in procession to Sacred Heart Church, Brooks Street, East Boston for a Funeral Mass in celebration of his life at 10:30 a.m. Services will continue with Mr. Albano being laid to rest at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Anthony’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105. For more information please visit www.ruggieromh.com.
Ruth “Ruthie” (Wolf) Caponigro
World War II War Bride
Family and friends are respectfully invited to gather for a Memorial Visitation on Thursday, May 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for Ruth (Wolf) Caponigro, who died unexpectedly at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Friday, April 26. She was 97 years old. A Funeral Service will be conducted in the funeral home at 10:30 a.m., followed by entombment at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne at 1:15 pm.
Ruth was a native of Offenbach-on-the-Main, Germany. She was born to her late parents, Karl and Rosa Wolf. Ruth, affectionately known as “Ruthie”, was the youngest of four children. She met and fell in love with her Italian-American husband, Michael Caponigro, a soldier in the U.S. Army, toward the end of World War II.
After Michael was discharged in 1946, he began the immigration process to bring Ruth to the United States so they could be married. Ruth finally arrived in December 1947, and they were married on January 25th 1948, at the Most Holy Redeemer Church in East Boston where they settled.
They began their family and had two children, a son and daughter. Ruthie was a devoted wife and mother who proudly raised her children with good values, manners and respect. She was a very talented seamstress and began working for B & M Sportswear while her children were in school. She retired from there after 30 years.
Ruthie was a very talented painter. She enjoyed painting anything from Abstract art to landscapes. She played an array of musical instruments, became a Boston Sports fan and especially loved the Boston Bruins.
The beloved wife of the late Michael S. Caponigro, she was the loving mother of Michael K. and his wife, Catherine of Malden and Karen M. Verrill and her husband, Lawrence J. of Boerne, TX; cherished grandmother of Lisa Goldney and her husband, Ryan of Lynnfield, Michael Caponigro and his wife, Meaghan of Lynn, Sarah Ovalle and her husband, Emmanuel of Odessa, TX; the adored great-grandmother of Kelly, Ruth, Joey, Olivia, Sydney, Julian, Isabella and Noah. She was the last of her brothers and sister. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Please OMIT flowers, donations may be made in Ruth’s name to one of her favorite charities, The Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.
To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals.
Richard J. Alderman
Retired US Letter Carrier, Well Known Car Enthusiast and Animal Lover
A private graveside service was held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett for Richard J. Alderman who died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 1st. He was 68 years old.
Richard was born in Boston, raised and educated in East Boston and a graduate of East Boston High School, Class of 1973. He was later married to Debra (Noe) and together they had a son, Erick. He was a loving father and was always proud of his son’s accomplishments. Richard and Debra later separated but still remained close with one another.
Richard was a very proud U.S. Letter Carrier in the City of Somerville for 25 plus years. He was a dedicated Postal employee and made many wonderful friendships over the years along his route.
In his retirement and throughout his life, he was a well known car enthusiast. Richard learned everything about cars, from the history, makes, models, engines, every last detail. He even owned a Viper and McLaren just to name a couple. He was also an avid animal lover, donating to numerous animal foundations whenever he could.
The loving father of Erick A. Alderman of Somerville, he was the cherished son of the late Eleanor T. (Poto) Hitchings, the former husband of Debra (Noe) Alderman of Somerville, the brother of Robert Alderman and his wife, Virginia of Georgetown and George Alderman and his wife, Mary of Danvers. He is also lovingly survived by several nieces and nephews and his canine companion, Sammy.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Richard’s name to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave. Salem, MA 01970. To send online condolences please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com.
Funeral arrangements were in the care and direction of Vertuccio Smith and Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere.
James Mosca Sr.
Member of Teamsters Local 379
James A. Mosca Sr. of Saugus, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 379.
The loving son of the late Pietro and Carmella (Viscione) Mosca, he was the beloved husband of the late Mabel (Riley) Mosca, devoted father of Teri Coluntino and her husband, Joe of Stoneham, Jimmy Mosca of Stoneham, Dave Mosca and his husband, Roy Silva of Palm Desert, CA, and Lisa Jones and her husband, Neil of Saugus; dear brother of Mary Rowe of Everett and the late Nicholas Mosca, Frank “Lucky” Mosca, Anthony “Chubby” Mosca and Edith Greathead; cherished grandfather of Nicole, Joseph, Jim, Christopher and Nicholas and adored great-grandfather of six loving great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will honor James’ life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, East Boston, on Thursday, May 9th from 3 to 7 p.m. and again on Friday morning at 10 a.m. before leaving in procession to St. John the Evangelist – St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Winthrop, for a Funeral Mass honoring his life at 11:30 a.m. Services will conclude with James being laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. c. Valet parking is offered at the front entrance. For more information www.ruggieromh.com