THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 28, 2025 Page 17 OBITUARIES Audrey T. O’Hara O f Melrose, formerly of Everett, passed away suddenly in her sleep Monday evening. The loss of her smile and eternal optimism will always be remembered by her family, especially her best friend and brother, Francis. The 76-year-old was born with special needs and severe scoliosis. However, despite the obstacles she bravely fought life’s adversity with a smile. For more than 40 years, Audrey worked at Mass General Hospital; one of the hospitals longest tenured employees. Audrey excelled in a unique opportunity, working in the dispatch department in a pioneering and compassionate division designed for others with similar needs. Everyone who met Audrey was touched by her friendly nature, love of news, gossip, laughter, and optimism. Quick witted and always happy to be in the presence of others, Audrey never met a stranger, even stopping to say hello to Senator Ted Kennedy after church one Sunday. As well as befriending former Speaker of the House, George Keverian, a familiar face from Everett, visiting him daily during a hospital stay. Audrey was the youngest of three and was cherished by her family. Her brother Francis, her fiercest defender and protector, proudly stood as her guardian angel; making sure Audrey had every opportunity to live a great life. Audrey’s void will be felt for eternity, along with her love of lobster, the Bruins, and word puzzles. She was preceded in death by her sister, Marylin Holland of Malden, and parents, Anna and Francis O’Hara of Everett. She is survived by her brother Francis and his wife Joan of Melrose; her nieces and nephews: Kelli, Katie, Christopher, and Teddy; along with her cousins and many friends. Please let Audrey’s life be a lesson that, despite any challenge or hardship, you can always persevere through laughter, love and a positive attitude. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose from at 9AM10:30AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at The Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St., Wakefield at 11:00AM. Relatives & Friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be private. To sign online condolence, visit www.gatelyfh.com Dr. Alfred P. Mavilio D r. Alfr ed P. Mavilio died peacefully on February 25, 2025 while surrounded by family at the Chelsea Soldier’s Home. Dr. Mavilio was born and raised in Everett and attended Everett public schools before matriculating to Boston University and Northwestern University Dental School. Dr. Mavilio practiced dentistry in the City of Everett for 58 years, many of those years with his partner Dr. James T. McNeil. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Lillian (Mastrianni) Mavilio, brothers Joseph, John, Peter, and his siter, Dora Masiello. He is survived by nieces and nephews, Doreen Azzolino (Michael), Joseph Mavilio, David Mavilio, Peter Mavilio (Shanna), Ellen Fulchini (Vincent), John Mavilio, and Pamela Mavilio, as well as many other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Dr. Mavilio’s visitation in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Friday, February 28, 2025 from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. with a funeral home service to follow at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the family lot at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Our family would also like to recognize the Chelsea Soldier’s Home for the exceptional care they provided for Uncle over the last few years. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dr. Alfred P. Mavilio’s name to the Veterans’ Home at Chelsea, 100 Summit Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150 would be sincerely appreciated. Parking with attendants on duty. Maria Cucuzza O f Everett. Passed away at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln on February 19, 2025. She was 82 years old. Born in Sicily, she was the beloved daughter of the late Febronia (Salerno) and Guiseppe Cucuzza. Proprietor of a bread bakery in East Boston. Devoted wife of the late Angelo Cucuzza. She was the loving mother of Angela and Audeno Chiumiento of Saugus, Carmelo and Antonella Cucuzza of Revere, Giuseppe and Donna Cucuzza also of Saugus, Nellie Febronia Penta and her husband Carl of Boxford. Rosetta Cucuzza of Everett, and Patricia Centoni and her significant other Angelo Grech of North Andover. Dear sister of Carmelo Cucuzza and his wife Guiseppina of Malden and Mario Cucuzza and his wife Santina of Italy. Cherished Grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Visitation was held on Sunday, February 23 at Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, Everett. A funeral mass was held on Monday at the Immaculate Conception Church in Everett followed by entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. Rocco (Rocky) Ricciardi, Jr. O f Ft. Myers, FL. Entered eternal rest on February 12, 2025, after a short hardfought battle. Rocky was born on June 25, 1958, in Everett, MA, he was 66 years old. Rocky was a 1976 graduate of Pope John XXII High School where he played hockey all four years. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science, Accounting degree from Bentley College in 1980. He worked at MFS in Boston, MA as an Assistant Vice President for 17 years and at Sanofi Genzyme in Cambridge, MA for 10 years as Principal Contracts Manager, retiring in 2024. Rocky was an avid sports fan and loved to play and watch golf. He belonged to the golf club in his complex and through it made lifelong friends that he cherished. He enjoyed coaching youth sports and passing on his knowledge. His greatest passion was spending time with family and friends, especially his two grandchildren, laughing, listening to music and being the life of the party. Rocky was the loving son of Rocco and Rose Ricciardi (Ruotolo). The adoring fiancé of Cara Crawley and the dear and devoted father of Kasi Lee and Thomas her husband, Zachary Ricciardi and Devyn Fox his fiancé. He was the dear brother of Robert Ricciardi and his wife Carole, Lynda Ricciardi-Marchant and her partner Richard Jacobsmeyer and Karen Parsons and her husband Thomas. He also leaves behind his precious grandchildren Vivian and Mason Lee whom he loved more than anything. Rocky is also survived by his many nieces and nephews, cousins, forever friends and all his golf buddies in Florida. Relatives and friends were invited to attend Rocco’s visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, Everett, Sunday, February 23. His funeral was the from the funeral home on Monday followed by a funeral Mass in St. Anthony’s Church, Everett. Rocky asked that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Autism Society of Florida, P.O. Box 677055, Orlando, FL 32867 or at their website; autismfl.org in his grandson Mason’s name.
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