THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 6, 2023 Page 17 OBITUARIES Gail A. (DeGregorio) Moreira eron, Hailey, and Nico; dear sister of Pat DeGregorio and the late Cheryl DeGregorio & Vincent DeGregorio and sister in-law to Adolfo & Livia Moreira, Francisca & the late Mario Moreira, Maria and the late Ulisses D’Aguiar; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Gail spent over 20 years in the Everett Public Schools system working as a teacher’s aide with special needs children, later retiring as a secretary. Gail made such an impact on so many and will be sorely missed by all of the friends she made there over the years. In lieu of flowers, donations October 2, 1960 ~ December 24, 2022 (age 62) O f Melrose, MA passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24th, 2022, at the age of 62 ending her battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer. Gail was born on October 2, 1960, to the late Pasquale & Florence DeGregorio. On June 22nd, 1981, she married the late Jose Moreira, and they shared 34 years raising their family together in Everett, MA. She was an extraordinary mother to Nicholas, Christopher, Alexander (Sara), and Jonathan. She was a proud and adored grandmother to Camto METAvivor Foundation, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, or Susan G. Komen Foundation would be appreciated. Gail’s family has chosen to celebrate her life on Sunday January 15th, 2022 at Danversport on 161 Elliott Street in Danvers, MA 01923 from 11 am to 2 pm. For more information, please visit www.roccofuneralhomes. com. John A. “Jack” Fritz Sr. f Everett. Jack passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on December 29, O Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions to be made in his name to Wounded Warrior Project 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300 Jackson, FL 32256 or Wounded Warrior Project.org Mr. Ralph Portella, Jr. 2022. Loving husband of the late Pauline (McCormick) Fritz. Loving father of John A. Fritz Jr. and his wife Kelly Fritz, Diane Fritz, Patricia Fritz, Robert Fritz and his wife Stacey Fritz, Kevin Fritz and his wife Nicole Fritz, and the late Colleen Fritz. Cherished grandfather of Ashely Sordello, Michael Sordello, John “JT” Fritz, Kevin Fritz Jr., Kolleen Fritz. Loving Brother of Alfred Fritz and wife Ann Fritz, Anthony (Brother) Fritz and his late Sister Marcia and husband Steve. Son of the late Elizabeth (Mitchell) and Anthony Fritz. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours at the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 4th.The Funeral from was on Thursday followed by a funeral mass at St. Immaculate Conception Church in Everett, MA. her husband John of Saugus; two grandsons, Matthew Grana and his wife Sierra of SC and Michael Grana and his wife Teresa Grana of Saugus; two great grandchildren, Aliya and Domenic Grana of SC. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 19 O f Saugus, formerly of Everett. Passed away on Saturday, December 31st at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital at the age of 89. He was the beloved husband of Doris (Ciampa) Portella with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. Born in Revere, Mr. Portella was the son of the late Ralph J. and Mary (Aldoriso) Portella. In addition to his wife, Mr. Interment in Holy Cross Portella is survived by his two daughters, Desiree Portella of Peabody and Lisa Grana and
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