Vita (Interrante) Passariello
Dedicating herself to caring for her family
and her home
Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours today, Wednesday, May 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for Vita (Interrante) Passariello, who passed away peacefully on May 5, in the comfort of her home in East Boston. She was 90 years of age.
Her Funeral Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m., followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Vita was born in Boston and was the daughter of Charles and Carmella (Indelacato) Interrante. She was raised in Boston’s North End and attended Boston Public Schools. She was a devoted wife and mother, dedicating herself to caring for her family and her home. She was a proud East Boston resident for over 50 years. Vita enjoyed spending time with her family and especially liked to solve “word find” puzzles in her spare time. She will be missed by all who knew her.
The former wife of the late Raymond Sousa and the beloved wife of the late Emilio Passariello, she was the devoted mother of Bernice Sousa and her partner, Jeanie Knuuttila, Carmella Macomber and her husband, Eugene, Theresa Bryson and her husband, Mel and Emilio Passariello and his wife, Sarah; cherished grandmother of Eugene, Megan, Alicia and Chad Macomber and Samantha James and Max Passariello’; the dear sister of Frank Interrante, Charles Interrante and the late Donald Interrante, Janet Graziano, and Richard Interrante. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews.
Should friends desire, donations in her memory may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1120, Framingham, MA 01701.
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.
Arthur Pitts
He was very well known for his friendly, caring, outgoing personality and his ability to make everyone laugh
Arthur J. Pitts, 81, of East Boston, formerly of Chelsea, passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness.
Born on October 14, 1944 to Catherine “Kay” (Hoefer) and William Howard Pitts Sr.,
Arthur was very well known for his friendly, caring, outgoing personality and his ability to make everyone laugh. He was a man known for his loyalty, warmth and deep connections he built with everyone fortunate enough to have known him. He was an avid fan of all Boston sports teams and professional wrestling.
Arthur attended Chelsea schools, worked as a taxi driver and dispatcher in Chelsea for over 28 years. He was also a cook for multiple businesses and merchant marine vessels. He worked for United Airlines for many years up to his retirement.
Arthur was predeceased by his brothers, William Jr., Robert and Richard, as well as sisters. Virginia Brookins and Mary Pettengill. He leaves behind his dear friend, Serena G, his sister in-law. Lien Pitts, many nephews, nieces, cousins and a large circle of family and friends who will carry his memory forward with love and gratitude.
Relatives and friends attended visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea on Friday, May 8 followed by a Funeral Service in the Funeral Home and interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. 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.