Elizabeth Polino
She and her husband Jim established Highland Real Estate in Winthrop
Elizabeth Polino of Winthrop passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 after a year and half battle with cancer. She was 74 years old. Her husband, Jim and her two sons, James and Jonathan were by her side when she passed.
Elizabeth was born in Cambridge and lived in both Cambridge and Beachmont before moving to Winthrop. She was married to her husband, Jim for 52 years. She was a very proud grandmother of Dominic, Dante, Jonathan and Julian Polino. She loved her family and was truly the head of the family.
In her early years, Elizabeth worked as a project manager assistant for Stone and Webster Engineering, then as an office manager for a Boston based insurance company all before partnering with her husband Jim in 1977 to establish Highland Real Estate in Winthrop. Elizabeth helped run the real estate company for 47 years.
She loved her second home in Meredith, New Hampshire and boating on Lake Winnipesaukee. Polly’s Pancake Parlor in Sugar Hill, New Hampshire was her sweet spot. Disney World, Marco Island, Florida and Italy were just some of her favorite places.
Elizabeth leaves behind her husband, Jim, their sons, James Jr. and his fiancé, Lu Lu Mejia and Jonathan and his wife, Miranda; four grandsons: Dominic, Dante, Jonathan and Julian Polino; her brothers, Joseph DeCata and Paul DeCata along with many cousins, nieces and nephews. Her brothers, Ralph and Anthony DeCata predeceased her.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation in St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop on Saturday, August 2 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in the church at 11:30 a.m. Services will conclude with the interment in the Belle Isle section of Winthrop Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mass General Cancer Center at https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate/cancer-center or the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) at www.ocrahope.org.
For directions or to sign the online guestbook, go go www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Arrangements under the direction of the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop.
Virginia McEachern
U.S. Postal Service Retiree
Virginia McEachern of Florida and formerly of Winthrop passed away on November 24, 2024. She was 82 years old. The beloved daughter of the late Louisa and George Olson, prior to her retirement, she worked for the United States Postal Service.
She was the loving mother of Alan McEachern of Venice, Florida and Jason McEachern of Washington; grandmother of the late Jacob and former wife of the late Peter J. McEachern.
The Funeral Service was held in the St. John’s Episcopal Church, 222 Bowdoin St., Winthrop on Monday, July 7, 2025.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop.
Peter J. McEachern
Retired Welder
Peter J. McEachern passed away at the Advocate Healthcare of East Boston on November 9, 2024. He was 80 years old.
Born in Melrose, he was the beloved son of the late John J. McEachern and Ruth Scott.
A resident of Winthrop, he enlisted in the United States Army at a young age. After his discharge, he worked as a welder prior to his retirement.
He was the loving father of Alan McEachern of Venice, Florida and Jason McEachern of Washington; dear brother of Valerie McEachern of Lynn; grandfather of the late Jacob and former husband of Virginia (Olson).
A Funeral Service was held in the St. John’s Episcopal Church on Monday, July 7, 2025.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com
Arrangements were under the direction of the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop.
Althea McCarthy
Her love, compassion and wonderful sense of humor was appreciated by all who knew her.
Althea (Paterson) McCarthy of Winthrop passed away on July 25, 2025 at 90 years of age.
She was the beloved wife of the late John McCarthy and the devoted mother of Patricia Frasso and her husband, Nicholas, Julia DiBenedetto and her husband, Ralph, Charles McCarthy and his wife, Jennifer and the late John McCarthy, Jr. and his wife, Roseli. Most of all she was Nanny, the very proud and loving grandmother of Lindsay, Allison, Richard, Nicholas and Thomas.
Althea loved to travel with her husband, John and her grandchildren. She was an expert gardener, spending many hours tending to her beautiful English garden. She loved ballroom dancing and tap dancing with the Seaside Tappers at the Winthrop Senior Center. She enjoyed hosting holidays and other events at her home for her family and many friends. Her love, compassion, and wonderful sense of humor was appreciated by all who knew her.
A talented interior decorator, Althea worked for many years at the Melrose Paint and Decorating Center as well as her own business, Interiors by Althea.
As a cancer survivor and caretaker, she was an active member and supporter of the cancer support group, Survivors by the Sea, creating many lifelong friendships along the way.
Funeral Services were private. Funeral arrangements were from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, MA. 02155. To leave a message of condolence, please visit: www.dellorusso.net.
Memorial donations may be made to Survivors by the Sea online at https://survivorsbythesea.org/ or Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-103, Danvers, MA 01923 or online at CareDimensions.org/Donate.
Salvatore ‘Dante’ Genovesi
December 13, 1936 – July 25, 2025
Salvatore “Dante” Genovesi, 88, of Lynn, formerly of Winthrop, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Massachusetts General Hospital, under the care of Palliative and Care Dimensions Team. The family is deeply grateful for the compassionate and empathetic care provided by the entire staff, as well as by the staff at the Katzman Family Center for Living.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach Street, Revere and a Funeral Mass will follow at 11:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 320 Winthrop Street, Winthrop for Salvatore “Dante” Genovese.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Born in Benghazi, North Africa to Giovanni Genovesi and Francesca (Catuadella) Genovesi, Dante was the beloved brother of the late Dr. Giovanni Genovesi and his wife, Nicole of Dayton, Ohio. He was raised in Pachino, Sicily until the age of 14, when his family immigrated to Canada and then eventually to the United States, first settling in Middletown, CT, and later in Boston.
Dante’s lifelong passion for soccer continued in Middletown, where his athletic talent led him to play semi-professional soccer until a knee injury halted his career. In 2015, he was honored and inducted into the Middletown Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of his dedication and excellence in the sport.
Dante was a true entrepreneur. He owned several restaurants and even a nightclub in Boston, but he is perhaps best remembered for his exceptional skill and leadership in the hairdressing industry. He founded and operated Dante and The Haircutters, a chain of ten salons across the Greater Boston area, from Newton to Revere. His flagship salon in East Boston earned him a reputation as one of the best hairdressers of his time, known for his precise cuts, impeccable fashion sense, and natural talent.
A passionate mentor and teacher, Dante personally taught all of his staff at monthly classes the art of the perfect haircut after studying in London with Vidal Sassoon, as well as teaching at beauty schools across New England, encouraging young professionals to strive for excellence. His leadership, ? positive attitude, and strong work ethic left a lasting impression on everyone he trained and worked with.
Dante was also active in the East Boston community, coaching and sponsoring youth hockey teams for many years. He built and maintained lifelong friendships, bringing laughter, warmth, and unforgettable memories to those around him.
Dante was the devoted husband of 57 years to Anna (Taiani) Genovesi.
Married in 1969, they made their home in Winthrop, where they raised three children: Cara Goldwasser and her husband, Leonardo and Dante Genovesi and his wife, Lauren, all of Marblehead and Danna Ferullo and her husband, Joseph of Winthrop; the proud and loving “Nonno” to seven grandchildren, with whom he cherished every moment: Gabriela, Isabella, Natalia, Joseph, Giulia, Ava and Dante. He was also a beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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.