All Obituaries

Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the funeral home on Monday, April 29, 2024 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM followed by a funeral mass in St. John the Evangelist Church 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop at 11:30 AM. Services will conclude with the interment in Winthrop Cemetery (old section). Complete obituary to follow.

David Ernest Lessard, a respected police lieutenant and cherished member of the Winthrop community, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024. Born in Boston on March 12, 1955, to Ernest and Muriel Lessard, David remained a lifelong resident of Winthrop, Massachusetts, dedicating his life to his family and community. David is survived by his loving wife, Karen Connolly of Everett, with whom he shared countless cherished moments and a beautiful family. Together, they raised four children:...

Maripat Raiter (Mitchell), age 66, of Winthrop MA, passed away peacefully at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA, on April 15, 2024. She was the loving wife of Richard P. Raiter (Rick) for 27 years and the beloved mother of Colin P. Raiter. Born on August 24, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Joseph L. Mitchell and Elizabeth A. Mitchell (O’Connell). She was raised in Norfolk, MA and spent her childhood summers at the family cottage in Portsmouth, RI. In addition to her...

Karen A. Ferullo of Lunenburg MA, formerly of Winthrop MA, passed away unexpectedly with her family by her side on April 7th, 2024. Karen is survived by her beloved wife Ellen J. Rhode, loving sister of Robert "Bob" Ferullo of Winthrop, Lynn Ardolino (Ferullo) & husband Eddie of Saugus, Mark Ferullo and wife Carol of Winthrop, and Jeffrey Ferullo & wife Patti of Georgia. Cherished Aunt of Kevin, Taylor Marie, Edward Anthony, Chris, Carlie, and Great Aunt of...

Marie Teresa Doucette, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully in her home in Winthrop, MA on April 5th 2024. Marie was born on May 15, 1936 in Belmont, MA to her late parents Angelina and Artelio Scarfo. She was preceded in death by her husband John “Lou” Doucette, her brother George Scarfo and her son-in-law Anthony Cicconi. In May, she would have been 88 years old. Marie was the loving mother of Denise Cicconi, John Doucette and his wife Doreen, Robert...

Thomas Francis Vargus, 78, of Debary, Florida, formerly of Peabody, Winthrop and East Boston, passed away at the Halifax Health Hospice after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was the devoted husband of Darlene (Anderson) with whom he shared 45 years. He was born in East Boston, MA on October 16, 1946 to James and Ethel Vargus (Ibraham). Thomas (Tom) graduated from East Boston High School class of 1963. After graduation he got married and started his family and worked for...

Marie P. Gauthier of Winthrop and formerly of the North End passed away peacefully at home with her daughter by her side on March 27, 2024. She was 84 years old. Born in the North End of Boston, she was the beloved daughter of the late Antoinette (Staffieri) and Michael Benincasa.   Marie was a devoted Catholic. She worked for years as the Secretary/Office Admin/Manager for St. Leonard's Church until she moved to Winthrop.  Her love and devotion to/for her parish was shown in...

Frances B. Milito (Chubby), beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House on March 25th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.  Born on October 12, 1936, in East Boston, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Gertrude (Rose) Sylvester.  Wife of the late Salvatore J Milito.  Sister of the late John Sylvester.  She graced this world with her presence for 87  years. Frances leaves behind her daughters Anne...

Glenn H. Carr of Winthrop, MA died March 30th 2024. He was the son of the late E. Gordon Carr and Loretta Carr. He was born in Gardner MA. He graduated from Gardner High in 1967 and received his BA in History from Clark University in 1971. He graduated from the Professional Chef Program at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts in 1986 and was the Executive Pastry Chef at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf.  Glenn was a lover of good food and wine. An avid keeper of plants and flowers, his...

Anthony Jan Saponaro of Revere, passed away unexpectedly March 27,2024 at the age of 69.  Born April 4,1954  in  Boston Ma. Jan was a lifelong resident of Revere but also enjoyed the home he owned in North Reading. From a young age, Jan was an integral member of the various Saponaro successful ventures that his Father Anthony (Tony) founded. Beginning with the well known "Las Vegas Nights " and "Tiffany's Restaurant" in Everett to one of New...