Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023 OBITUARIES John Barry Aubrey newspaper and lottery tickets, going to Market Basket and taking long walks on Revere Beach. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a visitation at the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett, on Friday March 17th from 9-11 O 2nd f Everett. Passed away peacefully on March ,2023 at the age of 88 surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Joan (Cramb) Aubrey, who he was married to for 60 years. He leaves behind his daughter Karen and husband David LaVita of Chester, NH, his son Kevin and wife Ellen Kontos of Boxford, daughter Karen Stillings of Fla., sons John Jr. and wife Brenda Aubrey of Nashua, NH, late Gary and his late wife Christine Aubrey, Glenn and wife Patricia Aubrey of Peabody, daughter Tanis and husband John McKinnon of Litchfi eld, NH, sons late Richard and Raymond Aubrey, daughters Dorena and husband William Jacavanco of Topsfi eld, Candice and husband Mark Powers of Everett. His loving 19 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. John was the loving brother to Elizabeth D’Onofrio and Barbara Scyone, and the late Bill, Patricia, Henry, Joe, Sandy, Claire, Gail, Nancy, Barry, and Dennis. He was the loving brother-in-law to Christine Panniello and Physllis Sesia, and the late Florence, Franklin, Donald, and Dora. John worked hard unloading lumber from freight trains for many years. He enjoyed bowling on Friday nights and spending time with his family. He adored his dogs, especially Sam. John enjoyed walking to Square Drug to get his am, followed by a graveside service at 11:45 am in Puritan Lawn Cemetery, 185 Lake St., Peabody. In lieu of fl owers, donations in John’s memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation @ www.jdrf.org Anne R. (Veader) DiDonato O f Everett. A loving housewife and mother, passed away on Wednesday March 8th, 2023. Anne was born in Chelsea in 1941, the daughter of Fredrick and Dorothy Veader. She was raised and educated in Chelsea and Everett, graduating from Everett High School with the Class of 1959. In 1960, she married her sweetheart, Vincent A. DiDonato, and the two settled down in Everett to raise their family. They shared 63 years of marriage together, and only a short time apart when Vincent passed away just 3 weeks ago. Anne enjoyed painting, also enjoyed reading and crocheting. She is survived by her children, Rick DiDonato and wife Regina, Kenneth DiDonato and wife Marjorie, Steven DiDonato and wife Kerri, Michelle Scalfani and husband Christopher and Jennifer Pucci and husband Adriano, her siblings, Robert Veader, Lorraine Guarnieri, Raymond Veader and Richard Veader, her grandchildren, Lindsey, Rachell-Ann, Kyle, Olivia, Vincent, Joseph, Frankie, Jonathon, Christopher, Adriano, Domenic and Julian, and her great grandchildren Sophia, Nico, Stella and Joseph, Autumn as well as many nieces and nephews. f Everett. Formerly of Charlestown, March 8, 2023 at age 86. Beloved husband of 63 years to Catherine L. (Canty) Kennedy. Devoted father of Lorraine Rawlinson and husband, Walter, Patricia Papineau and husband, Frank and Donna Kennedy. Loving grampy to Monica Grover and husband, Chris and W. Richard K. Rawlinson and wife, Andrea; and also great-grampy and GooGoo to Lucas and Gracelynn Grover and Rayden Rawlinson. Beloved brother of Leo Kennedy and the late Florence Bowers, Lorraine Trickett, John Jr., Robert and Charles Kennedy. Also, many loving nieces & nephews. Relatives & friends were inO vited to visiting Hours Sunday March 12 at The Carr Funeral Home, Charlestown. Funeral Service on Monday, burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Late U.S. Army Vet. of Korean Confl ict. Retired member of Teamsters Union Local # 25. In lieu of fl owers, kindly make a memorial donation in Richie’s name to The N.E. Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA. 02108 ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....Nice Colonial offers spacious kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counters, View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. Richard “Richie” Kennedy She was predeceased by her husband Vincent DiDonato, her siblings Frederick Jr, Dorothy (Babe), Loretta and Joseph. Funeral services will be private. by Jim Miller Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver Dear Savvy Senior, I have been taking care of my elderly father for over a year and it’s taking a toll on my finances because I can only work part-time. Are there any resources you know about that can help family caregivers get paid? Seeking Support Dear Seeking, Caring for an elder parent can be challenging in many ways, but it can be especially difficult financially if you have to miss work to provide care. Fortunately, there are a number of government programs and other tips that may be able to help you monetarily while you care for your dad. Here are some options to explore. Medicaid Assistance All 50 states and the District of Columbia offer self-directed Medicaid services for longterm care. These programs let states grant waivers that allow income-qualifi ed individuals to manage their own long-term home-care services. In some states, that can include hiring a family member to provide care. Benefits, coverage, eligibility and rules diff er from state to state. Program names also vary. What’s called “consumer directed care” in one state, may be called “participant-directed services,” “in-home supportive services” or “cash and counseling” in another. Contact your state Medicaid program to ask about its options or to start the signup process. Veterans Benefi ts If your dad is a military veteran, there are several diff erent VA programs he may be eligible for that provide fi nancial assistance to family caregivers, including: Veteran-Directed Care: Available in most states, this program provides a needsbased monthly budget for long-term care services. (VA. gov/geriatrics/pages/Veteran-Directed_Care.asp) Aid & Attendance or Housebound benefits: These programs provide a monthly payment to veterans and survivors who receive a VA pension and who either need assistance with activities of daily living (i.e., bathing, dressing, going to the bathroom), or are housebound. (VA.gov/pension/ aid-attendance-housebound) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers: This provides a monthly stipend to family members who serve as caregivers for veterans who need assistance with daily living activities because of an injury or illness sustained in the line of duty. (Caregiver.va.gov/support/support_ benefi ts.asp) Other Options If your dad has some savings or other assets, discuss the possibility of him paying you for the care you provide, or talk to your siblings to see if they can chip in. If they agree, consider drafting a short-written contract that details the terms of your work and payment arrangements, so everyone involved knows what to expect. A contract will also help avoid potential problems should your dad ever need to apply for Medicaid for nursing home care. Also, check to see if your dad has any long-term care insurance that covers in-home care. If he does, in some cases those benefi ts may be used to pay you. Tax Breaks There are also tax credits and deductions you may be eligible for as your dad’s caregiver that can help. For example, if your dad lives with you and you’re paying at least half of his living expenses, and his gross income was less than $4,400 (in 2022) not counting his Social Security, you can claim him as a dependent on your taxes and get a $500 tax credit. If you can’t claim him as a dependent, you may still be able to get a tax deduction if you’re paying more than half his living expenses including medical and long-term care costs, and they exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income. You can include your own medical expenses in calculating the total. To see which medical expenses you can deduct, see IRS Publication 502 at IRS.gov/pub/irspdf/p502.pdf. Or, if you’re paying for in-home care or adult day care for your dad so you can work, you might qualify for the Dependent Care Tax Credit which can be worth as much as $1,050. To claim this credit, you’ll need to fi ll out IRS Form 2441 (IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/ f2441.pdf) when you file your federal return. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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