Michael Gerard DeGregorio
A friendly, kind and thoughtful man with an adorable smile and laugh
Michael Gerard DeGregorio, 73, of Winthrop passed away on March 25 surrounded by his family after courageously living with Parkinson’s disease for many years.
Michael attended Winthrop High SchooL earned a bachelor’s degree at Westfield State and a master’s degree at the University of New Mexico. Professionally, Michael was a talented and beloved teacher in Winthrop. He then managed Baystate Adhesive in Salem for many years. He also worked as a real estate agent in Florida. Michael was previously a member of the Salem Rotary Club, the Winthrop Golf Club, the Winthrop Yacht Club and the Ould Newbury Golf Club. Michael loved to golf and ski. He loved music and dancing and had an impressive record collection. He also loved sweet treats. Michael was friendly, kind and thoughtful man, with an adorable smile and laugh.
He was the cherished and devoted son of the late Geraldine (Gambale) DeGregorio and Pasquale DeGregorio. He was the proud and beloved father of Susie (DeGregorio) Douyotas and her husband, Robert Douyotas of Winthrop. He was the adored grandfather to Brooke Douyotas. Michael was the cherished big brother to Richard DeGregorio of Winthrop and Patrick DeGregorio of Lynnfield. Michael leaves behind Susie’s mother, Jane DeGregorio of Winthrop. Michael also leaves behind his former wife, Claudia DeGregorio of Byfield and his step daughters Briana DiBenedetto of North Reading and Susan Licciardi of North Andover. He also leaves behind many dear friends and extended family.
Michael’s family would like to extend gratitude and appreciation to Winthrop PACE, The Parc at Harbor View (formerly the Arbors), East Pointe Rehabilitation, and Massachusetts General Hospital for the tender care provided to Michael and the support that they provided to Susie. Michael will be dearly missed always and his loved ones will keep his memory alive. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Winthrop PACE 26 Sturgis St., Winthrop MA 02152 or the Michael J Fox Foundation at www.michaeljfox.org.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend a Celebration of Life Service in the Belle Isle section of Winthrop Cemetery on Saturday, April 3 at 1 p.m.
*Attendees must observe social distancing and wear masks in the cemetery*
For directions or to sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Arrangements under the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop/
Louis Torrone
Former owner of East Boston Times and thoroughbred racehorse owner and trainer
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, April 3 from 12 noon to 3 p.m., in the Vertuccio& Smith, Home for Funerals,773 Broadway (Rt. 107) Revere for Louis J. Torrone who died on Sunday, March 21 peacefully in his sleep at his Winthrop residence. He was 77 years old. Interment will be held privately. Due to the ongoing COVID–19 Pandemic, all protocols are strictly enforced. All visitors must wear a face covering, maintain Social distancing, capacity limits apply in recognition of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the CDC and the City of Revere.
Louis was born and raised in Winthrop. He was a proud graduate of Winthrop High School, Class of 1961. He was a talented baseball player and catcher for the Winthrop Vikings. He was also a gifted musician as he loved playing the drums.
Louis worked alongside his father as Editor and Publisher at the East Boston Times, later succeeding his father in his retirement. Louis owned and operated the newspaper until he retired in 2004.
Louis was a well-known figure in East Boston and assisted in many fundraisers, organizations and high school sports. He was best known for all his fundraising efforts and support for the East Boston Columbus Day Parade for many years. Louis was a well-known and respected horse trainer along with his brother Richard and he owned and bred many prize-winning horses.
The beloved son of the late John Torrone and Blanche (Reppucci) Torrone, he was the dear brother of Barbara A. Pellegrino of Burlington, John A. Torrone and his wife, Virginia of Farmington Hills, MI and Richard G. “Dick†Torrone and his wife, Margaret D. “Marge†Torrone of Surfside Beach, SC and the cherished best friend of many years to Marie M. Matarese of Revere. He is also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Central New England Equine Rescue, Inc. by visiting https://centralnewenglandequinerescue.com/ .
The staff of Vertuccio& Smith, Home for Funerals is most honored to have assisted the family in completing funeral arrangements. To send online condolences or for more information, please visit www.vertuccioandsmith.com.
Peter Anthony Fountain
Retired Chef
Peter Anthony Fountain of Winthrop, 74, passed away on Tuesday, March 23 at Kaplan Family Hospice House of Danvers.
Born and raised in Medford, the son of the late Anthony and Matilda (D’Alessandro) Fountain, Peter began his career as a chef at Boston’s Durgin Park and worked at many restaurants before retiring from the Winthrop Golf Club. He and his wife have lived in Winthrop for the past 20 years.
Peter was the beloved husband of Judith “Judy†(Campbell) Fountain and devoted father of Michelle Sabatino and her husband, Anthony of Reading and Christopher Fountain of Phoenix, AZ. He was the loving grandfather of Samantha and William Sabatino and the dear brother of Christine Beckett and her husband, Fred of Las Vegas, Jane Fountain and her husband, Michael Serio of Sturbridge, Susan Fountain-Michel and her husband, Junior Michel of Lynn, Frank Fountain of Norway, ME, and Maria Cascio and her husband, Eddy of Revere. Peter is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, on Monday, April 5 at 11:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours have been respectfully omitted. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Social distancing protocols will be observed throughout the services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in Peter’s name to Dana Farber Cancer Institute/Jimmy Fund, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.