Paul Holthaust
Retired MWR Operations Manager
Paul V. Holthaus, 90, of Winthrop, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on September 23.
Paul was a graduate of Boston College High School, Class of 1948. Prior to his retirement, he worked for the Massachusetts Water Resources
Authority for over 40 years as an operations manager. Paul was known as a quiet man, very kind and compassionate. After his retirement, he enjoyed working on cars, reading books, woodworking and spending time with his family. Paul was also a lifelong Reds Sox fan.
The beloved husband of the late Mary Lou (Conley) Holthaus, Paul was born in Boston, the cherished son of the late John and Susan (Morris) Holthaus. He was the devoted step-father of Christine Ross and Timothy M. Ross and his wife, Susanna, all of Winthrop; the adored Papa of Jake P. and Alexandra L. Ross; the dear brother of the late Robert J. Holthaus Sr. of Hingham and the loving uncle of Philip G. Holthaus and his wife, Elizabeth of Scituate, Donald L. Holthaus of Boston and Robert J. Holthaus Jr. and his life partner, Nancy Lampman of Humarock. He was also survived by his grandnephews, Matthew and Damian, grandniece, Amanda and by many more grandnieces and grandnephews.
Funeral arrangements will be private and by the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop St., Winthrop.
Donations in his name can be made to the Alzheimer’s Assn. 309 Waverley Oaks Rd. Waltham, MA 02452.
To sign Paul’s guestbook, please visit: www.mauricekirbyfh.com.
Julie Frongillo Kupski
She Will Always Be Remembered for Her Big Open Heart
Julie Frongillo Kup-ski of Winthrop, formerly of Revere, passed away peacefully at home on September 23 surrounded by her cherished family and friends.
Julie was the beloved daughter of the late Lt. John Frongillo, BFD and Adeline Frongillo of East Boston and Revere. She leaves behind her daughter, Gina and her husband, Paul Battles of Cataumet her sister, Josephine Coppola and her late husband, John Coppola of Topsfield, her brother, John Frongillo Jr. and sister-in-law, Ellen Frongillo of Saugus. She was the sister of the late Carmella Crosbie and her late husband, Francis Crosbie of Salem. She also leaves behind many adoring nieces and nephews, as well as her lifelong close and dear friends who were instrumental in taking care of her in the final days of a long illness. Julie was the former wife of Robert Torres ( Kupski) and mother of Robert Torres and granddaughters, Zoe and Annalise.
Julie was a heart centered person who loved talking to all kinds of people. She showed her love by cooking and feeding all those who entered into her orbit. She was known for the largest meatballs in town and home-made eggplant! Julie loved her precious dog babies and enjoyed decorating in bright, bold colors to match her colorful personality.
Aside from being a devoted mother, Julie really enjoyed serving her regulars at the China Roma Restaurant in Revere and loved the family that she created there. She even fixed up her niece Lisa with her husband Pat and they’ve gone on to have a family of their own.
Julie loved bringing people together and entertaining in her colorful apartment. Julie will always be remembered for her big open heart and always lending a comforting ear to anybody who needed to talk.
On behalf of Julie, her family would like to thank the Care Dimensions staff and Global Health Aides for the quality of care they administered to Juli, in her final hours. The family also wants to thank the Beth Israel Hospital for their many years of care.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church, 250 Revere St., Revere on Tuesday, October 5 at 11 a.m. (Everyone to meet directly at church). Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Private Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Home for Little Wanderers, 10 Guest St, Boston, MA 02135 or at thehome.org. For guest book please visit www.buonfiglio.com
F. Phyllis McLaughlin
Her Family Was Her Biggest Passion
Funeral Services were conducted in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals on Monday, September 27 for F. Phyllis (O’Hara) McLaughlin, 85, who died peacefully in her Beachmont home. Private interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park,
Phyllis was a lifelong Revere resident. She and her family grew up in the Point of Pines section of Revere. This meant that Revere Beach was her playground and she embraced it. She was a graduate of Revere High School, Class of 1955. Phyllis spent a brief time working as a telephone operator until she married the love of her life, Robert F. McLaughlin. Revere is where they remained and where Phyllis raised her family. She was a homemaker and mother to her children and any other kid in the neighborhood. Phyllis had an open door to all the other kids in and around the city. Phyllis was also known for all of her Beachmont Yard Sales. She always had something for the kids to eat or drink. Phyllis and her husband loved entertaining and having many parties through the years. They especially enjoyed traveling and cruising to many different ports around the world.
Phyllis was a very social woman, she loved to meet new friends and acquaintances. She was a regular at the Friday Night Bingo at St. Mary’s Church and enjoyed taking trips to the casinos. Her biggest passion was her family, sharing and making memories, and undoubtedly her greatest love of all, were her grandchildren. She was so proud of each of them and their personal accomplishments.
The devoted wife of 61 years to the late Robert F. McLaughlin, she was the loving mother of John R. McLaughlin and his wife, Danae of Stoneham, Scott A. McLaughlin and his wife, Katherine of Melrose, Stephen M. McLaughlin and his companion, Becky Tamburino of North Billerica and the late Robert McLaughlin; treasured and proud grandmother of Ryan McLaughlin and his wife, Katie of North Providence, RI, Kaci L. McLaughlin of Seattle, WA and Christen M. McLaughlin and her fiancé, Andrew Legget of Danvers; dear sister of the late Marjorie E. Robertson and her husband, James R., Mary Racca and her husband, James S. “Brother,†Dorothy Minichino, Helen Botta and her husband, Frank and John O’Hara; special aunt of Karen Santilli of Revere. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, friends, neighbors and extended family.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Home for Little Wanderers, 10 Guest St., Boston, MA 02135.
To send online condolences, please visit www.vertuccioandsmith.com.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals.
Evelyn Millar
Proud Graduate of Winthrop High School
Evelyn (Evie) B. Millar, 66, of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of Winthrop, died September 20 after a brief Illness.
Evie was born on April 16, 1955 to her loving parents, Louise I. (Lundberg) Millar and Wesley A. Millar, who passed long before her.
A proud graduate of Winthrop High School, she was an avid reader, crafter and enjoyed playing bingo now and again.
Evie is survived by her devoted sister, Donna L. Ustinovich, her nephew, Wesley Ustinovich, and his children, Jade, Shyanne and Colton, all of Jacksonville, Florida. She is also survived by the children of her brother, gone before her, Donald E. Millar; Wendy Millar-Page, her children, Brittany, Serena and Ian, Kurt Millar, and his children, Jouliette and Theordore, and Valerie Millar and her son, Cullen, of Winthrop.
Evie loved her family and friends passionately. That love is what mattered to her most.
Final arrangements are private.
Brendalee Arciero-Scolaro
Of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston
Brendalee Arciero-Scolaro, 62, of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, passed away on Friday, September 24.
The cherished daughter of the late John Arciero and Elena (Cataruzolo) Carengelo, she was the beloved wife of Peter Scolaro, loving mother of John and Taylor Scolaro, caring sister of Pamela Corrado and her husband, Joseph and sister-in-law of Bill Scolaro; adored aunt of Ashley Corrado and her wife, Kirsten, Joseph Corrado, Sarah Scolaro and Emily Conn and her husband, Ryan. She is also survived by her four dogs: Rogue, Bandit, Ranger and Dart. Family and friends will honor Brendalee’s life by gathering in Vazza’s “Beechwood†Funeral Home, 262 Beach St., Revere on Friday, October 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. and again at 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning before leaving in procession to St. John the Evangelist Church in Winthrop for a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in her honor at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Winthrop Cemetery in Winthrop. For guestbook and directions please visit www.vazzafunerals.com.