Barbara M. Mattina
A woman of grace and beauty who also possessed an incredible amount of courage and will
Family and friends attended visiting hours on Monday, October 7, in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for Barbara M. (Scali) Mattina, 81, who died on Thursday, October 3rd at the Brigham Women’s Hospital in Boston, following a brief illness. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, 45 Brooks St., East Boston and interment immediately followed in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Barbara was born in Boston on March 28, 1943 to the late John J. Scali and Anna (Giannetti) Scali. She was one of two children, raised and educated in East Boston and a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in East Boston, Class of 1961.
Barbara was a loving mother who proudly raised her children in East Boston. During this time, she worked as a salesperson at Miller Furs in Boston. She also was feature model for their weekly ads. She later took a position for J & J Express in East Boston, where she worked as an office manager. She was a woman who possessed both style and grace, and her personality also reflected the same.
She was married on October 19, 1980 to Joseph Mattina, Jr. The couple relocated to Lynnfield in 1988 where they have been living. Family was the absolute most important part of her life. She treasured her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She looked forward to speaking to her grandchildren and hearing about any news they had to share with her. Spending time with them was her happiest time.
Barbara, although being awoman of grace and beauty, also possessed an incredible amount of courage and will. She was a cancer survivor and was very proud of her hard-fought battle. She was always grateful to the many doctors, nurses, and staff at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston for all that they did for her. A special thank you to Dr. Arvind Ravi MD PhD, who was very special to Barbara.
She will forever be loved and remembered.
The beloved wife of 44 years of Joseph J. Mattina, Jr. of Lynnfield, she was the loving mother of Stephanie A. DiCenso and her husband, David of East Boston and Christopher Tanner and his wife, Sarah of Peabody; the cherished grandmother of John DiCenso and his wife, Jacqueline, David DiCenso and Alexandria DiCenso, all of East Boston, A.J. Tanner, Adrianna Tanner and Ava Tanner, all of Peabody and adored great grandmother of Anastasia and Giovanni and the dear sister of Joseph Scali and his late wife, Marie of Peabody. She is also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284. 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, Revere.
Lina Capogrego
She was a kind and empathetic soul, truly loved by all
Lina Capogrego was born in Marina di Gioiosa Ionica, Calabria Italy. She moved to America in 1961 and settled in East Boston. Together with her husband, Vincenzo of 62 years as of October 6, she raised a deeply rooted loving family. She was a fiercely loyal wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend. Lina was an extraordinary cook and an avid gardener. Despite her long illness, she continued to find joy in her family, preserving her Italian traditions and cherishing her grandson. She was a kind and empathetic soul, truly loved by all, a woman who was part of the lifeblood that makes East Boston such a warm and welcoming community.
On Sundays, Lina’s kitchen door was always open to friends and extended family and it wasn’t a big surpise if Boston luminaries showed up for a glass of homemade wine. Among them, the late Mayor Thomas M. Menino who liked to brag about Lina’s food. At her table, Lina didn’t just feed her guests, she lent them an ear and offered invaluable advice with her unwavering gentle smile.
Part of Lina’s unfettered charm was always putting others first. She instilled those values upon her family to always remember family and to always be kind, a legacy that her children, Pasquale, Maria and Lisa have never failed to carry forward. Her love will always be in our hearts and she will forever be our dearest Signora Lina to her immediate family and the enormous circle of people who were grateful and blessed to have known her.
Lina is survived by her beloved husband, Vincenzo, her adoring children Maria Capogreco, Pasquale Capogreco and his partner, Holly Clark and Lisa Cappuccio; dear siblings, Catherine Schirripa and Vincenzo Fazzolari and cherished grandson, Christian. She was predeceased by her sister, Teresa Capogreco and is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Family and friends honored Lina’s life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga St., East Boston on Sunday, October 6th and again on Monday, October 7 before leaving in funeral procession to St. Joseph – St. Lazarus Church, 59 Ashley St., East Boston for a Funeral Mass in celebration of Lina’s life. Services will conclude with Lina being entombed in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Please omit flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to East Boston Central Catholic School 69 London Street East Boston, MA 02128 https://www.ebccs.org/donate.
Regina Ann Stone
She leaves behind a legacy of love
Regina Ann (Lenarduzzi) Stone, 89, of Peabody, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 4, 2024. Born in Boston on March 9, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Fermino and Mary (Meneguzzi) Lenarduzzi. Regina was predeceased by her beloved husband, Vernon Stone. She leaves behind a legacy of love through her children: Joseph Stone, Paula Stone Melchionno and her husband, Paul Tempesta, Gail Ricci and her husband, John, as well as her late children, Donna and Robert Stone. Regina cherished her role as a grandmother to Christopher and Brandon Stone, Jared and David Melchionno and Michael Ricci, and she was a proud great-grandmother to Jenna Melchionno. Regina is also survived by her sister, Alba Brennan and was predeceased by her sisters, Helen Azzelino and Pauline Napolitano. A devoted family woman, Regina’s greatest joy came from spending time with her loved ones. Her warm spirit and nurturing heart will be profoundly missed by all who knew her. A memorial gathering will be held at Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 10 Chestnut St, Peabody, on Sunday, October 13 from noon to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice in Regina’s honor. To leave an online condolence visit www.ruggieromh.com.