Obituaries 02-14-2019

Peter Catizone

Sales and marketing retiree

Peter D. Catizone of Beach St., Revere passed away on Feb. 6. He was 87 years old.

Born in Boston, the beloved son of the late Maria and Eugenio Catizone, he was a resident of Winthrop and Revere. He enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean War reaching the rank of corporal. After his discharge he went on to work in sales and marketing. He spent his last years working with Patriot Packing.

He was the loving father of Gene Catizone and Andréa Catizone, the dear brother of Angelina Lucia Olivia and the late Rosina Hansen.

Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the interment in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne of Thursday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m.

Arrangements under the direction of the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop.

For directions or to sign the online guestbook, go to: www.caggianofuneralhome.com.

Pasquale Marano

Retired business proprietor

Pasquale J. Marano of Upland Road, Winthrop passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on Feb. 4. He was 85 years old. Born in Boston’s North End, the beloved son of the late Alecia (Nigro) and Pasquale Marano, he was a long time resident of the North End before moving to Winthrop 40 years ago. Before his retirement, he was the proprietor of several businesses including restaurants, a car wash and a social club.

He was the devoted husband of Charlotte Santagate-Marano and the loving father of Tammy Deeb of Winthrop, dear brother of the late Nunzio Marano, Jenny Meiton and Raphael Marano, cherished grandfather of Bianca, Christina, Robert and Zachary and great-grandfather of Milo.

The funeral was conducted from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Saturday, Feb. 9, followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated by Rev. Charles Bourke in St. John the Evangelist Church, Winthrop. Committal was private.

Memorial donations may be made to the Bridge Over Troubled Waters, 47 West St., Boston, MA 02111. To sign the online guestbook go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.

Phyllis Chicarello

Retired paralegal

Phyllis E. (Pagliarulo) Chicarello of Winthrop passed away on Feb. 6. She was 90 years old.

Prior to her retirement, Phyllis worked as a paralegal in the Goodwin, Proctor and Hoar Law Firm.

She was the beloved wife of the late Peter J. Chicarello Jr. Born in Boston, she was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline (Silva) Pagliarulo, the devoted mother of Carolyn Corrado of North Andover, Julie McManus and her husband, James of Phoenix, Ariz., Peter J. Chicarello III and his wife, Linda of Winthrop, Joseph Chicarello and his wife, TerriLee of Londonderry, N.H., and Paul Chicarello and his wife, Marianne of Winthrop; adored grandmother of Julie Thibeau, Caroline Connelly, Laura Chicarello and James and Mary McManus and great-grandmother of Logen and Liam O’Rorke and Daniel and Vera Connelly. She was the dear sister of Dr. Emil Paige of Marblehead and the late Joseph and Tommy Pagliarulo.

Funeral arrangements were by the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, Winthrop.  Winthrop. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John the Evangelist Church-Winthrop on Friday, Feb. 8. Interment was in Winthrop Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop, MA. 02152.

For guestbook, please visit: www.mauricekirbyfh.com.

Theresa Mazzone

Former clerk at Winthrop CVS

Theresa E. Mazzone of Dolphin Ave., Winthrop passed away on Feb. 5 at the Spaulding Hospital in Cambridge after a courageous battle with a prolonged illness. She was 78 years old.

Born in Boston, she was the beloved daughter of the late Elvira (Capone) and Louis DiPietro. A resident of Winthrop for over 50 years she was employed as a clerk at the CVS Pharmacy in Winthrop.

She was the loving mother of Jean Bartone and her husband, Larry, Louis Mazzone and his companion, Michelle Melin and Denise Tufo and her husband, Nick, all of Winthrop; dear sister of Gerald DiPietro of East Boston, Anthony DiPietro of Revere and the late Sabino and Louis DiPietro and cherished grandmother of Robert Mazzone and Kristin Bartone.

The funeral was conducted from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Monday, Feb. 11 followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church. Rev. Peter Graziano celebrated the mass and offered prayers at the interment in the Belle Isle section of Winthrop Cemetery.  To sign the online guestbook go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.

Anthony Mastropoll, Jr.

Diligent and hardworking man

Anthony V. Mastropoll Jr., age 64, passed away suddenly on Monday, Jan. 21 in Winthrop.

He was born Aug. 30, 1954 in Niagara Falls, N.Y., to the late Anthony V. Mastropoll, Sr. and Marise L. Mastropoll, both from Winthrop. His siblings are Michael Mastropoll and his wife, Normalea of Azeal, Texas, Daniel Mastropoll and his wife, Denise of North Attleboro, Nicholas Mastropoll and his wife, Cynthia of Winthrop and his late sister Christine, formerly of Winthrop. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.  

“Tony” as he liked to be called was always a diligent and hard working man. Over the years he worked in construction, truck driving and hotel service. He was a man who wouldn’t hesitate if asked for help. Tony lived for many years at the “Winthrop Arms Hotel” in Winthrop where he enjoyed the atmosphere of a comfortable home and also enjoyed the unconditional love and kindness from his “Winthrop Arms” family. He will be greatly missed.

Services were private.

To sign the online guestbook go towww.caggianofuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were under the directions of the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop.

James Petersen

True Boston sports fan

James Petersen passed away on Feb. 6.  James was born on Jan. 22, 1962 to the late Joan (Treanor) and John Petersen. He fought a brief but courageous fight against cancer.

James loved spending time with his family, vacationing at Lake Winni and on the Cape. He was a true Boston Sports Fan, especially a Pats fan. He loved that they won the Super Bowl one more time!

James is survived by his wife of more than 30 years, Peggy (Sullivan) Petersen and his two daughters and their husbands, Jessica and Cody Halliday and Lizzy and Eric Cohen.  He is also survived by his siblings and their spouses; Janine Petersen, John and his wife, Holly Petersen, Janice and her husband, Joe DiFiore, Joe Petersen, Jeff and his wife. Shari Petersen, Jay and his wife, Janet Petersen. James also leaves many nieces and nephews.

The funeral was conducted from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Tuesday, Feb. 12  followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated by Rev. Peter Graziano in St. John the Evangelist Church, Winthrop. Committal was private. To sign the online guestbook go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.

William Murray

U.S. Postal Service retiree

William J. “Billy” Murray of Winthrop, passed away on Feb. 8. He was 65 years old. 

Prior to his retirement, Billy was employed with the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier.

Born in Boston, the cherished son of the late William E. and Helen (Donovan) Murray, he was the dear brother of Matthew Murray of Wolfeboro, N.H., Sean Murray of Winthrop and Pauline Kennedy of East Boston; loving uncle of Daniel Lampros and his wife, Danielle and their daughter, Ashley of Winthrop and Mariena Murray of New Hampshire and nephew of Phyllis Glazier of Saugus.

His funeral will be from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop St., Winthrop today,  Thursday, Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. A Funeral Mass will follow in St. John the Evangelist Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friend are invited. Interment will be in Winthrop Cemetery. Donations in his memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Framingham, MA. 01701. For guestbook, please visit: www.mauricekirbyfh.com.

Raymond Nolan

Winthrop Golf Club member and 25-year John Hancock Insurance Company employee

Raymond J. Nolan of Winthrop passed away on Feb. 7. He was 60 years old.

Ray was employed by the John Hancock Insurance Company for 25 years. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Winthrop Golf Club.

The beloved husband of Ann (Connolly) Nolan, he was born in Chelsea, the cherished son of the late Raymond J. and Jean M. (Brunaccini) Nolan. He was the devoted father of Brenna C. Nolan and Patrick C. Nolan, both of Winthrop and Leonard Colangelo and John Nolan, both of Revere; dear brother of Carol A. Nolan of Somerville, Joyce N. Harrison and her husband, John of Baltimore, MD, Kathleen O’Melia of Centerville, Charles W. Nolan of Pepperell, Sharon J. Nolan of Centerville, and Craig P. Nolan and his wife, Elise of Winthrop. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were by the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop St., Winthrop. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John the Evangelist Church-Winthrop on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Interment was in Winthrop Cemetery. Donations in his name can be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Pancreas and Biliary Tumor Center 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215. For guestbook, please visit: www.mauricekirbyfh.com.

Paula Klim

Of Winthrop

Paula M. (Carlson) Klim of Winthrop passed away on Feb. 7. She was 69 years old.

She was the beloved wife of Martin A. “Marty” Klim, devoted mother of Daniel M. Klim of Cambridge, Kristen M. Klim of Winthrop and Rebecca I. Macchia and her husband, Tom of Long Island City, N.Y. and the adored grandmother of Ayva, Miya, Gabriel and the late Gordon Grein and Lucia Macchia.  Born in Quincy, she was the cherished daughter of Paul V. and Agnes C. (Forsberg) Carlson of Nashua, N.H.; dear sister of Nancy A. Loubier and her partner, Michael Kenny of Quincy and Carol Carlson of Nashua, N.H. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Her Funeral Service will be held in the First Church of Winthrop United Methodist, 217 Winthrop St., Winthrop, on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Donations in her memory can be made to the Make-A Wish Foundation, 1 Bulfinch Place, Boston, MA. 02114 or to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite. 200 Manhattan Beach, Calif. 90266. Funeral arrangements are by the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. Winthrop. For guestbook, please visit: www.mauricekirbyfh.com.

Robert ‘Bob’ Harvey

Member of the Winthrop and Circle Yacht Clubs

Robert F “Bob” Harvey of Winthrop, formerly of Malden, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his bedside on Feb. 8.

A member of The Winthrop and Circle Yacht Clubs, Bob and the entire Harvey Family is dedicated and devoted to Malden Catholic High School and it’s community and thank them for their prayers.

He was the beloved husband of Carol (Lupis) Harvey and devoted father of Shawn and Emma Harvey, both of Winthrop; loving son of  Doris (Stevens) and Gerald Harvey of West Yarmouth and Hilton Head SC and dear brother of Paul and his wife, Nancy of Atlanta, Steven and his companion, Dorothy of Reading, Jack and his wife, Merry of North Carolina, Jean Harvey of South Carolina, Brother Lawrence Harvey CFX of Baltimore, Daniel and his fiancé, Deb of Millis and the cherished son in law of June Lupis and her late husband, Angelo. He is also survived by his devoted extended family and friends.

Funeral arrangements were by the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home 971 Saratoga St (Orient Heights) East Boston. Flowers are appreciated or in honoring Bob and knowing the road he had to face for the last six years plus, donations may be made to Palmer Lung Transplant Research Fund at Duke University in his honor www.gifts.duke.edu . For more information, please visit www.ruggieromh.com.

Joseph Frank ‘Butch’ Zambello

Dedicated to his family’s life

Joseph Frank “Butch” Zambello of Winthrop, husband of Marie Zambello, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 10 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness.  He was 93 years young and surrounded by his loving family.

Joseph was born in Boston on Nov. 29, 1925. The son of the late Frank Joseph Zambello and the late Lucia Landolfi, he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving around the world on the USS Endicott, USS Chewinka, NTS Sampson and earning the rank of Seaman First Class.  He was a recipient of the World War II Victory Medal presented by President Harry S. Truman.  He was stationed on U.S. Navy subs in America, Europe, Africa, Middle East and the South Pacific.

After his service to his country, he married the love of his life, Marie, and raised his family in East Boston and Winthrop.

Joseph Zambello spent his career working as a meat cutter at his family Butchery and Purity Supreme Supermarkets. He was ever-present and dedicated to his family’s life. After walking around Winthrop six miles a day, he spent much of his time cooking and celebrating meals with his family. He often shared his “life stories” with his grandchildren, which were enjoyed by all.  Papa brought much joy to all and will be missed tremendously.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Marie Strangie, his four loving children: Frank Zambello, Sandra Palladino, Joseph Zambello, Jr., and Paula Serafino; his daughters-in-law, Deborah and Lois; his sons-in-law, Rocco Palladino and Michael Serafino; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters: Tomassina LoConte, Francis Petrone, Philomena Parziale, and brothers, Frank and Emilio. He is survived by his sisters, Elena Filippone and Roseann Bucca.

His funeral will be conducted from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, 147 Winthrop St., Winthrop today, Thursday, Feb. 14 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, Winthrop at 11:30 a.m. Services will conclude with internment in the Belle Isle section of Winthrop Cemetery. For directions or to sign the online guestbook go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.

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