George M. Sacco Jr.
Retired Heroic Boston Firefighter
George M. Sacco, Jr. of Winthrop passed away at the Blueberry Hill Rehab in Beverly on December 21, 2025. He was 78 years old. Born in Boston, he was the beloved son of the late Angelina (Abbondondola) and George M. Sacco, Sr.
George grew up in East Boston before moving to Winthrop over 50 years ago. He was a graduate of Boston English High School and then went on to become a Boston Firefighter stationed at Ladder Company 2. He was awarded the Walter Scott Medal for Valor for his rescue of a woman in Boston Harbor that was aboard a plane that crashed at Logan Airport. He was also a member of the International Firefighter’s Union and a former member of the Elks.
He was the dear brother of Arthur Sacco and his wife, Sharon of Cape Coral, Florida, the loving uncle of David LoMonaco and is also survived by many family members and friends.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Friday, January 2, 2026 from 9 to 11 a,m. followed by a funeral service in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Services will conclude with the interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Helen Vermiglio
She will be will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, dedication to her passions, and the joy she brought to those around her
Helen P. Vermiglio, born on July 2, 1955, in Winthrop, passed away peacefully after a courageous struggle against cancer. She was the beloved daughter of the late Margaret (Dawson) and Frank Vermiglio. A proud graduate of Winthrop High School in 1973, Helen furthered her education by earning a bachelor’s degree from Salem State College. For most of her career, she dedicated herself to the field of medical insurance billing. Helen had a passion for sports, boats, cars, and the ocean. In her later years, she found joy in playing golf, pickleball and bowling. Her love for the outdoors was evident in her interest in birdwatching. She was the loving partner, then spouse, of Elaine B. Hodson for 42 years. They lived in Stoneham for 35 years, and also spent time at their summer cottage in York Beach, Maine. She was also the beloved sister-in-law of Robert Hodson and his wife, Sharon and the loving aunt of Rachel Hodson and her husband and Melanie Hodson and her fiancé. Helen was also Melanie’s godmother. She is also survived by many cousins and friends. Helen will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, dedication to her passions, and the joy she brought to those around her. She leaves behind cherished memories for family and friends who will miss her dearly. The funeral was conducted from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home Tuesday, December 30, 2025 followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter at www.mspca.org or to the St. Francis House at www.stfrancishouse.org. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.