Giuseppi Recupero
He will be remembered as a man of great character who cherished his family above all else
Giuseppi Recupero, a devoted family man and longtime resident of East Boston, passed away peacefully in his home on January 31, 2026, at the age of 94, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Born in Sicily, Giuseppe immigrated to the United States in the 1960’s along with his wife and two sons, seeking new opportunities while remaining deeply rooted to his heritage. He established his life in East Boston, where he remained a pillar of his community for over six decades.
Giuseppe was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Anna and his son, Francesco. He is survived by his sons, Giovanni and his wife, Anna and Giuseppe and his wife, Carol. His legacy of hard work and devotion lives on through his 19 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren, as well as his grandkids in Milan and his extended family in Sicily.
He will be remembered as a man of great character who cherished his family above all else. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends on both sides of the Atlantic.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea on Friday, February 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. His funeral will be from the Carafa Family Funeral Home on Saturday at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 59 Nichols St. Chelsea at 10 a.m. Services will conclude with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden.
We encourage family and friends to visit carafafuneralhome.com to offer condolences by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card.
Carolyn R. Donahue
Retired educator
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, January 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St. Revere for Carolyn R. (Mastrogiovanni) Donahue who passed on Sunday, January 25th at the Kaplan Family Hospice with her devoted husband by her side, following a brief illness. She was 83 years old. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St., Revere, followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Carolyn was born in East Boston on October 24, 1942 to her late parents, Carlo V. and Helen (Alvino) Mastrogiovanni. She was one of three children who were raised and educated in East Boston. Carolyn was a graduate of East Boston High School, Class of 1960. She then attended Boston State College graduating in 1964 with a degree in education.
Carolyn began her teaching career in East Boston at the Sheridan School, and then later the Patrick Kennedy School where she had a career spanning 37 years of teaching and helping shape the minds of many children over the course of her career. During this time, on July 13, 1969, she married her best friend and the love of her life, Arthur J. Donahue. They moved to Revere after they were married where they remained for many years before moving to Melrose.
Carolyn remained very close to her family, both her siblings and her in-laws as well as her nieces and nephews. She also remained very close to many of her former colleagues after retirement. Carolyn was also devoted to her Catholic faith and attended mass regularly.
The beloved wife of 56 years to Arthur J. Donahue, Jr. of Melrose, formerly of Revere and East Boston, she was the devoted daughter of the late Carlo V. and Helen l. (Alvino) Mastrogiovanni; cherished sister of Joan S. Hurley of Melrose and Carmine Mastrogiovanni and his wife, Joyce of Arlington; the treasured sister-in-law of Elaine M. Donahue of East Boston and Mary A. Corcoran and her husband John of Everett. She is also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews., cousins, friends, colleagues, and extended family.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Italian Home for Children, 1125 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. 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.