All Obituaries

Josephine (Josie) Gloria Mortelliti LaVita was born on May 23rd 1929 to Giuseppi Mortelliti and Giovanna Ruggiero in Malden, MA. She had 3 sisters: Pauline, Giovanna (Jenny), and Carmella (Millly) and a brother Nunzio (Frank), all of whom predeceased her.    Josie graduated Everett High School in 1948 & married Joseph A. LaVita on August 18th 1954. They gave birth to their only child, daughter Donna Lea LaVita Tefft on March 31, 1956. On August 28, 1993 she became grandmother ...

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Roberta was the daughter of Albert and Lydia Porcaro. She grew up in Boston and Everett before settling in Somerville. She was married to Leo A. Lutz Sr., who passed away in 2009. As the eldest in a large family with many siblings, Roberta spent her life to being a homemaker and caring for her family. She is survived by her two sons, Leo, David and Grandson David Jr. Roberta was the foundation of her family, supporting her husband through long hours of work ...

Frederick Florentine passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026 at the Lighthouse Nursing Home in Revere.  Fred was born and raised in Everett to Mabel W. Reid and Marche Florentine in 1926.  He attended Everett public schools and graduated from Everett High School.  He was also a veteran of the United States Coast Guard.  Fred met and married Gloria (Garofano), also from Everett, and they remained married for 62 years.  Fred worked for United Autoworkers for many ...

Rogério “Roger” Rodrigues Teixeira Born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Roger was the son of Manuel Rodrigues Teixeira and Arcénia Rodrigues Cova. He grew up in a large family with many siblings. As a teenager, he and his family moved to the United States, where he built a life surrounded by loved ones.   Roger spent 25 years married to his devoted wife, Ângela Maria Damásio Teixeira, sharing a life filled with love and partnership. Known for his ...

Dean E. Gibbs 73 of Everett MA, passed away peacefully on March 29th, 2026. He was born on May 20th, 1952 in Everett. He is the son of the late Byron Dean Gibbs and the late Jaqueline Alice Chute. Dean worked for the city of Everett as the wire inspector for 30 years. Dean was an outgoing and funny person he would talk to anyone and always cracked jokes no matter where he was. Dean was surrounded  by so much love by his wife of 53 years LouAnn Gibbs, their children Paul Gibbs, his ...

CAPPUCCI, Louis Joseph Jr. of Revere formerly of Everett son of Louis Cappucci Sr. and Rita Cappucci passed on March 23,2026.  Beloved husband of 49 years to his wife Lana Patricia Cappucci and Loving father of Kristen Michelle Cappucci, Tiffany Noelle Cappucci and husband Gino Chiaravalloti Sr. Loving brother to late sister Judy A Nunez (Cappucci) husband Chris Nunez and brother David B. Cappucci and wife Kerry. He is survived by 5 beloved grandchildren Angelo, ...

Julia Patricia Ireton, lovingly known as “Pat”. She was the eldest of four siblings of Irish immigrant parents. She will be remembered by her loving sister Mary MacDonald and sister-in-law Jenny Kerrigan, as well as her two predeceased brothers, James (“Bubby”) and John. In 1953, she married John (“Jack”) Ireton and went on to have three children, Paul, Mary and Mark. Julia will be reunited with her husband and two sons in heaven at ...

Rosalyn Cheffro (Rossi) passed away suddenly with her loving husband, Eddie Cheffro, by her side. She was the beloved daughter of Enrico “Ty” Rossi and Phyllis Rossi.   Rosalyn leaves behind her devoted sister, Angela Skiffington (Rossi), and brother-in-law Dean Skiffington. She was a loving aunt to both Godson, Nicolas Skiffington, and her nephew Jake Skiffington. She will be deeply missed by her many cousins and extended family.   Roslyn dedicated over 25 years to ...

Fiorina Ristaino, age 101, of Everett, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. She would have turned 102 in April. She was lovingly cared for at the Katzman Family Center for Living in Chelsea, Massachusetts, for the past several years. Born in Sorbo Serpico, Italy, a small town in the province of Avellino, she met her loving husband, Adamo. She immigrated to America with her husband and two young children aboard the SS Independence, arriving through Ellis Island. En route ...

Karen Marie Medugno, 59, of Everett, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, after a brief illness. Karen was born on January 14, 1967, to the late Nicholas and Carol (Hyde) Medugno. She grew up in Everett and graduated from Pope John High School. She went on to continue her education at Katherine Gibbs College. Following her graduation, Karen began a long and dedicated career with Turner Construction in Boston and Mediterranean Shipping in Reading. Karen had a deep love for animals, ...