THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 24, 2023 Page 17 OBITUARIES John L. Diamond also survived by many nieces, nephews & good friends. John is also a late lieutenant of the city of Everett Fire Department and former secretary treasurer of the local 143. Visitation was held at the O f Port St. Lucie Fl, formerly of Everett passed away suddenly at the Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital on February 15, 2023. Loving husband of Nanci M. Diamond. Loving father of Kristen and her husband Steven Dillingham & Adrianne and her husband Shaun Johnson. Beloved Grandfather to his “Best Friends” Evan, Jillian & Kaylin Mantel and Jack Johnson and his furry grandchildren Molly, Tuukka & Cooper. Adored brother of Sharon and her husband Dr. Raymond Murano. Adored uncle of Dr. Raymond Murano III and his wife Tricia & Jaclyn Murano and her fiancé Kai Glick. Step-father of Jimmy Cook. Brother-in- law of Bart Silva. John is predeceased by his parents Jack & Joan (Rongone) Diamond and his first wife Judith L. Diamond and her family. John leaves a very good friend, John Shinners. He was Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, Everett on Wednesday, February 22nd. Interment will be in Saint Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, donations the family asks for memorial contributions to be made in his name to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, Ma 02115 danafarber.jimmyfund. org or Tunnel to Towers Foundation 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306. Deacon Frank A. (Sonny or Mr. V) ValeriInsert Pointe House in Haverhill on February 14, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Kay (Sclafani). Loving father of Peter and his wife Kathie & Paul. Dear Grandfather to Jon and his wife Edith, Peter Jr., and his wife LisaKatherine and fiancé Nate and Laura. Beloved brother of Teresa & her late husband Terry Marchino. Frank was the son of the late Avelino and Helen (Mattuchio). Frank is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and good friends, Frank was in the army during the Korean War. Frank was a Deacon for P assed away peacefully at High 43 years. In the 1970’s Frank would run the monthly dances at the Knights of Columbus in Everett. Also, Frank was an avid football & horse racing fan. He and Kay would go to Saratoga every August or September. Frank was a charter member of the Unique Club. A wake was held at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Wakefield on Tuesday February 21st. followed by A Mass of Christian Burial. Interment to at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions to be made in his name to American Red Cross PO Box 37839 Boone, IA 500370839. Concetta (Minichiello) Sannella Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend Concetta’s funeral Mass in St. Anthony’s Church, 38 Oakes St., Everett, Thursday, February 23, 2023. Entombment followed at the Woodlawn Community “Versailles” Mausoleum, Everett. Arrangements by the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, Everett. O f Everett entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 16, 2023 in the Life Care Center of Stoneham after a brief illness. She was 81 years old. Born in Avellino, Italy, Connie lived in Everett for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Francesco and Rosa (Scenna) Minichiello; the beloved wife of Emanuele Sannella; the dear and devoted mother of Josephine “Pina” Sannella of Everett, Anthony Sannella of Everett and Edward Sannella and his wife, Rosalba of Stoneham; the sister of Carmine Minichiello of Italy and the late Maria Grausso; the loving Nonna of Toni Renna, Giuseppe Barrasso, Anthony Sannella, Paige Sannella, Giuliana Sannella and her husband, Alec Webb, Marco Sannella and Valentina Sannella.
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