Obituaries 10-05-2023

Elizabeth “Bette” Conley

Her Warmth and Generosity Knew No Bounds

Elizabeth “Bette” Conley of Winthrop passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston surrounded by family on October 23. She was 84 years old.

Born in Boston, she was the beloved daughter of the late Mary E. (Musco) and Felix F. Albano, Sr., the devoted wife of Edward “Teddy” Conley of Winthrop, loving mother of Diana Campano and her husband, Joe of Clinton, Connecticut, Lisa Conley of Charlestown and Fred Conroy, Andrea O’Reilly and her husband, Steve of Topsfield, and Todd Conley and Rachel Arigo of Winthrop; dear sister of Fr. Vincent Albano of Corpus Christi, Texas and the late Felix F. Albano, Jr. of Winthrop; cherished grandmother of Aimee, Jessica, Kristina, Julia, Leah, Steve, Camryn and Maggie.

She was a proud (past member) of The St. John’s Mother’s Club, the CPYC Women’s Bowling League and the Winthrop Catholic Women’s Club.

Bette’s warmth and generosity knew no bounds. Her bubbly spirit and caring nature shaped everyone she met and everything she did. Known as Nona by her eight grandchildren, Bette filled visits with love and laughter, ending each one with a promise to see them soon, a big kiss, and a tight hug enveloped in the signature scent of her favorite perfume.

Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Friday, October 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on October 7 at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop at 10 a.m. Services will conclude with the interment in the Cross Street section of Winthrop Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Michael the Arcangel Parish 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop MA 02152.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.

Renaldo Agostinelli Sr.

Retired Educator and Member of Sons of Italy Lodge 2057 and Winthrop Lodge of Elks 1078

Funeral Services were conducted on Tuesday, October 3rd in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals for Renaldo G. “Rennie” Agostinelli, Sr. who died on Tuesday, September 26th at the Massachusetts General Hospital following a long hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was 72 years old.

Rennie was born in Winthrop Hospital on April 30, 1951 to the late Ralph “Skippy” and Elda T. (Catone) Agostinelli. One of three children raised in East Boston, Rennie was a graduate of Boston Tech, Class of 1969 and Bridgewater State College, Class of 1973.

He happily pursued a career as a Special Education Teacher and proudly taught in the City of Boston for over 25 years. During this time, Rennie married his best friend, Catherine “Cathy” (Connors) on July 10, 1977. Rennie and Cathy began their life together and started their family. He was a very proud father of three children and moved from East Boston in 1989 to settle in Winthrop.

When Renaldo retired as a teacher, he pursued his other passion of carpentry. He worked for several construction companies, before going on his own. He especially focused on furniture making, which he thoroughly enjoyed doing. Rennie enjoyed music and playing his guitar.

He was a member at the Sons of Italy Lodge #2057 & Winthrop Lodge of Elks Lodge # 1078. Rennie was forced to stop working due to his declining health. He was loved and cared for by his wife and family.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 45 years, Catherine A. (Connors) Agostinelli of Winthrop. He was the loving father of Leanora Agostinelli of St. Johns, FL, Renaldo G. Agostinelli Jr. and his wife, Nicole of Stoughton and Daniel Agostinelli and his wife, Michelle of East Boston; cherished grandfather of Anastasia, Dominic, Lexi, Renaldo III and Martin; dear brother of Ralph Agostinelli Jr. and his wife, MaryBeth of Dedham and Ronald Agostinelli and his wife, Ellen of West Roxbury. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grand nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

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.