Roy Alden Geissler
Lifetime member and former Board Member of the Winthrop Yacht Club
Roy Alden Geissler, 78, of Winthrop, passed away on December 29, 2025 with his wife, Bonnie, by his side. His health declined over the past five years and began at home hospice care six weeks before he left us.
Born February 28, 1947 in Everett, he was the son of the late Edith (Nicholls) Geissler and Alden Geissler. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Woods) Geissler, of Winthrop and their children: Lauren of Winthrop and Clifton Geissler and his wife, Dr. Camilla Liang Geissler of Allston. Roy was the sibling of Priscilla (Geissler) Holmes of West Boylston, William Geissler and his wife, Ann, of Maplewood, NJ and the late Donald Geissler.
Roy graduated from Malden High School in 1965 and went on to earn his BS in Business from Northeastern University in 1970. Roy spent many years as the General Manager of multiple companies and the last 10 years worked as a parts consultant for BMW of Peabody before retiring in 2014. Roy and Bonnie were married in 1976 and enjoyed 49 years together. He was a terrific cook and for over 45 years hosted all holidays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Mother’s and Father’s Day.
Roy was a lifetime member of the Winthrop Yacht Club and served on the Board of Directors for several years. He loved the ocean and enjoyed sailing. Roy passed this passion to his son, Clifton, who attended the Winthrop Yacht Club Youth Sailing program starting at 8 years of age; daughter Lauren is also a lover of the ocean, spending most days of summer at the beach.
Roy was known for his quick wit and humorous sarcasm. He was a man of few words but what he said was usually quite memorable!
Roy was an animal lover and very attached to our rescue dog, Cece and our 62-year-old box turtle.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Sunday, January 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Memorial donations may be made to: Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970 or go to www.mspca.com.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Jean Breda
She will be remembered for her steady presence, her dedication to her work, and the love she showed to those around her
Jean P. Breda, born January 8, 1926, passed away peacefully just shy of her 100th birthday. She was the devoted wife of the late Arnold Breda, with whom she shared a long marriage from October 1951 until his passing in April 1999.
Jean spent her career as a nurse, a profession to which she was deeply committed. She and Arnold raised their five children in Winthrop. Jean was an avid Boston sports fan and enjoyed staying physically active and was particularly fond of tennis and horseback riding. She and Arnold also traveled widely with close friends, experiences they both valued.
In her later years, Jean lived in Marshfield and eventually Hanover, though she always maintained strong ties to the Winthrop community. She was the matriarch of a large family and took great pride in her roles as a grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of eight.
Jean will be remembered for her steady presence, her dedication to her work, and the love she showed to those around her. Her family carries forward many memories that will be held with affection. She is survived by her five children, Denise Economides and her husband John, Dale Cash and her late husband Bruce, Daryl Breda and her husband Bill Russell, David Breda and his wife Brenda and Dean Breda and his wife Kathy.
The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church on Monday, January 5, 2026. Services concluded with the interment in the Belle Isle section of Winthrop Cemetery.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Arrangements under the direction of the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop.
Ana Maria “Anita” Gilleo
Nov 13,1938 — Dec 28, 2025
Ana Maria “Anita” Gilleo, 87, of Winthrop passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by love on December 28th, 2025.
A devoted wife, cherished friend, and beloved member of her community, Anita will be remembered for the warmth of her heart, her beaming smile, the depth of her faith, and the beauty she cultivated both in her garden and in the lives of those she touched.
Born on November 13, 1938, in Villa Hermosa, Tolima, Colombia, Anita grew up surrounded by the natural splendor that inspired her lifelong love of plants and birds. With courage and hope, she later journeyed to the United States, where she began a new life with her beloved husband, Arthur. Together, they built a home filled with love, laughter, and open doors for all—family, friends, and neighbors alike.
Winthrop embraced Anita with kindness, and she, in turn, embraced her new home wholeheartedly. She learned the language, immersed herself in American culture, and became a treasured part of the community she would cherish for the rest of her life.
Anita had a welcoming spirit that drew people in. Her home was a place of comfort, where the aroma of her delicious cooking filled the air and every guest felt like family. She tended her garden with devotion, surrounding herself with greenery and vibrant blooms, and cared lovingly for the birds whose morning songs brought her much joy.?
Her faith guided every aspect of her life. A deeply pious woman, Anita’s love for God shone through her selfless service to others—through volunteer work, charitable acts, and participation in prayer groups both in her local parish and in her native Colombia. Her quiet generosity and compassion were a blessing to all who knew her. She had the joy of reconnecting with her family in the last years of her life and her great grand nephews; Henry, Maritza, Erik, Gabriel, Giovanni and Johan will keep her in their hearts as a valuable treasure.
Anita was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and companionship. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, faith, and beauty that will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
“I am standing on the seashore…” — a reflection reminding us that while Anita’s voyage has taken her beyond our sight, she has arrived at a new shore, welcomed with joy and eternal love.
A visitation and wake will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. January 10 at the Magrath Funeral Home, 336 Chelsea St. East Boston (at Day Square) followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. at Michael the Archangel Parish, 320 , St., Winthrop followed by Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum.