THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, May 24, 2019 Page 27 OBITUARIES was especially fond of her African Violet collection. She was an avid Red Sox fan, and also enjoyed “Friday night out” as St. William’s Bingo. She leaves five children, John O’Neill of Tewksbury, Paul O’Neill of Lowell, David O’Neill of Tewksbury and his girlfriend Carolyn Devine of Arlington, Maureen Kicza and her husband Harold of Atkinson, NH, and Kathleen LeBlanc and her husband James of Billerica; five grandchildren, Christopher O’Neill of Lowell, Michelle O’Neill of Tewksbury, Karen Bishop and her husband David of NH, Amy Ritchie and her husband Larry of NH, Danielle Bowe and her husband Eric of Woburn; six great grandchildren, Jason, Reese, Chase, Jordan, Calib, and William; numerous nieces and nephews; and was predeceased by her siblings, John Forgione, Celia Johnson, Elizabeth Monistero, Gertrude Sarro, Esther Culwell, and Katherine McCarte. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Mass Lions Eye Research, c/o Tewksbury Lions, P.O. Box 314, Tewksbury, MA 01876 will be appreciated. Salvatore Messina as and Thomas P. Messina. Loving uncle of Michelle Ferrara and her husband Anthony, Thomas A. Mercandante III and Thomas P. Messina Jr. Great-uncle of Alexander Ferrara. Also survivied by many loving cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral from the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett on Tuesday, May 28 at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 46 Oakes St, Everett at 10am. Visiting Hours will be held on Monday from 4-8pm. At the family’s request burial will be private. Rosemary E. Peterson Of Everett passed away on May 20, 2019. Dear sister of Roseanna Mercandante and her husband ThomCOUNCILLOR | FROM PAGE 1 No stranger to public service, Lattanzi served on the Charter Commission from 2009 to 2011, and he currently serves on the Traffic Commission as well as the Everett Redevelopment Authority. Lattanzi said that in prior election years, he had always been in the background working for the candidate. “Now I am the candidate,” he said. “I want to be a man for the people; I want to help people.” Lattanzi also said he believes in taking the high road. “I’m not interested in trashing anyone,” he said. “I’m my own guy.” Should he win the day in November, Lattanzi said, his top priority will be managing the MEMORIAL DAY | FROM PAGE 1 our country and paid the ultimate sacrifice. This year’s service will once again take place at Glenwood Cemetery. Light Age 91, of Melrose, died on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Rosemary grew up in Everett. She graduated from Everett High School and the University of Massachusetts. Rosemary was the loving wife of Leonard, who died in 2008, and the devoted mother of eight children: Christine (John Horneff), Mark (Fay Reinhalter), John (Sheila Cody), Daniel (Joy Gould), Julia (Bruce McAllister), Ellen, Andrew (Patricia Dunn), and Joel. She was the proud grandmother of: Kathryn, Brian (Christine Kaufmann) and Emily (Michael Coyne); Seana, Kelly, and Elizabeth increased traffic volume that is expected following the opening of Encore Boston Harbor. He said the ward’s Village neighborhood is likely to take brunt of the congestion, but Lattanzi said he is “confident in the abilities of the Police and Fire departments.” Speaking about the city’s finances, Lattanzi said he supports Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s $208 million budget for fiscal year 2020. “I was happy to see the mayor’s operating costs went down approximately $80,000,” he said. He also said Everett’s property values doubled and tripled in recent years. “The city has really come into itself,” he said. In addition, Lattanzi said he agreed with the $89.8 million budget request from the Everrefreshments will be served just prior to 9:45 a.m., and services will start promptly at 10 a.m. For questions, call the Office of Veterans Services at 617-394-2320. Peterson; Christopher, Alexander, and Eric Peterson; Nell McAllister; Sarah, Megan and Noah Peterson; and great-grandmother of Gavin and Brandon Coyne and Trevor Peterson. She was the daughter of Helene (Harder) and Bonifacio "Benjamin" Giordano, and the sister of William, Benjamin, Clara (Welch) and Lawrence Giordano (Eileen). She was loved by many nieces, nephews, cousins and her "honorary son" Rithy Uong of Lowell. Rosemary was known for "walking the talk" by living out one's faith. She embodied intentional parenting, broad community involvement, and acceptance of differences. She was an ardent advocate for successful breastfeeding and child care, meaningful inclusion of those with Down Syndrome into community life, hosting international students and others in need of hospitality, and the right-to-life movement. In addition to raising her children with her husband, Len, she volunteered with La Leche League, supporting area mothers and babies. She later worked in several Boston-area hospitals as one of the first certified lactation consultants in the country. She volunteered at St. Mary's as a Eucharistic Minister, and, with Len, as a leader in the marriage preparation program. She and Len participated in the Christian Family Movement for decades. Rosemary was ahead of her time as an excellent and health-conscious cook. She was a lifelong learner, loved to read non-fiction, took continuing education courses, and always believed in choosing adventure. Her hobbies included caring for plants, and yarn handicrafts. She walked everywhere, exploring her ett Public Schools. Although the new budget represents an increase of $8.4 million over last year, Lattanzi said such a request is necessary to maintain student services given the “broken” concommunities, until shortly before her death. She and Len loved purposeful travel, including extended stints living in Chile (Association for International Development) and in Ecuador (United Nations) in the 1960's and 70's. They also loved to dance and took ballroom dance lessons well into their 70's. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in her name to any of the following organizations: National Down Syndrome Congress at www.ndsccenter.org La Leche League international at www.LLLI.org Foster Kids of the Merrimack Valley at www.fosterkidsmv.orgMassachusetts Citizens for Life at www.masscitizensforlife.org or the Center for Working Families at www.c4wf.org Marilyn L. (Woods) Spayne Gregory. Cherished great grandmother of Nolan. Dear sister of the late John Woods. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral from the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, on Friday, May 24, at 8 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 758 Salem St., Lynnfield, at 10 am. Interment will be held in Forest Hills Cemetery, Lynnfield. Prior to her retirement, Marilyn was a longtime Employee for the City of Everett. She was active in her church and was a member of the OLA Social Group. In her memory, donations may be made to Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 112 Chestnut St., Lynnfield, MA 01940. Robert Devito Of Lynnfield, and a former longtime Everett resident, passed away on May 21st, 2019, at 83 years. Beloved wife of Joseph L. Spayne Sr. Loving mother of Joseph Spayne Jr. of Portland, ME, Kevin S. Spayne and his wife Nunciata of Nashua, NH, and Mary Beth Benedetto and her husband Timothy of Lynnfield. Cherished grandmother of Amanda, Jennifer, Jaclyn, Zacory, and dition of the state’s Chapter 70 formula. Ward 6 is currently represented by Michael McLaughlin, who will be seeking reelection. Renee Solano, owner of Solano Tax Of Melrose, formerly of Everett on May 15. Beloved husband of the late Carol (Moreschi) Devito. Loving father of Doreen Fisher and her husband Mitchell and Robert Devito Jr. and his wife Michelle. Proud grandfather to four grandchildren: Adriana, Mitchell, Brad and Lisa. Brother of Ralph, Angie, Rose, Louis, Anna, Claire, Jeanette, Anthony, John and the late Carmela, William, Joseph and Mary. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Salvatore Rocco and Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St, Everett on Monday, May 27 at 9 AM. Funeral Mass at the Immaculate Conception Church Everett at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. In lieu of flowers donations in Robert’s memory may be made to Care Group Parmenter Hospice, 1 Arsenal Market Place, Watertown, MA 02472. Services, has also pulled papers in Ward 6. City Clerk Sergio Cornelio said city councillors will be paid $25,500 per year starting on Jan. 1, 2020, an increase of $500.
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