THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 19, 2025 Page 15 OBITUARIES Carol A. Mattola be with her sisters. At home, she loved cooking and baking, sharing her famous pizzelles, eggplant parmesan, and anisette cookies with family and friends. Her warmth, generosity, and devotion to family will forever be remembered by all who knew her. Family and friends were inO f Everett. Passed away peacefully on September 9, at the age of 77 after courageously fighting a long battle with Alzheimer’s, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas Mattola Jr. of Everett, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, and the devoted partner of the late John Spano, who brought her joy and companionship in later years. Born to the late Thomas and Marie Reynolds, she is survived by her cherished daughters: Lisa Hincman and her fiancé Michael Vetrano, Nicole Tavares and her husband Michael, and Christina Mattola and her fiancé Doug Chick. She was the proud and devoted grandmother of Courtney and Mikayla Hincman, and Nicholas, Matthew, and Timothy Tavares. She was predeceased by her son-in-law Chester “Chip” Hincman, whose memory she carried close to her heart. Her five grandchildren were her entire world—she never missed a dance recital, sporting event, school event, or birthday party. She truly was the best grandmother. She leaves behind her sisters Diane and Rosie, her brother Tommy, and was predeceased by her sister Barbara Parsons. She enjoyed a long career as a home health aide with Intercity Home Care and as a retail associate for many years at JCPenney, where she made lifelong friendships and touched the lives of so many with her kindness. Beyond her work, she lived a life full of love, joy, and adventure. She adored dancing and traveling—taking memorable trips to destinations such as Alaska, Hawaii, and countless cruises, as well as frequent visits to Florida to vited to a visitation on Saturday, September 13 at Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Homes in Everett followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony Church, Everett. Entombment followed in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Donations can be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association or an Alzheimer’s foundation of your choice, to support research and families facing this difficult journey. Gary A. Caputo neral Home, Everett, Saturday, September 13 with a funeral Mass to follow in the Immaculate Conception Church, Everett. Burial was private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gary’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 would be sincerely appreciated. Michael J. Gill Sr. August 20, 1943 ~ September 8, 2025 M ichael J. Gill, 82, of Everett, MA passed away O f Everett. Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 9, in the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. He was 71 years old. Born in Somerville, Gary lived in Everett for many years. He retired from Comm Gas as a meter reader. Gary was the son of the late John and Lillie (Nilo) Caputo; the beloved husband of Marian (Sachetta) Caputo for over 39 years; the dear and devoted father of Michelle Harkins and her husband, Richard of Winthrop, Jill Perry and her husband, Walter of Everett and Jessi Mattuchio and her husband, Michael of Saint Albans, VT; the dear brother of Richard Caputo of Somerville; and the loving grandfather of Emily and Abigail Harkins and Giovanni and Viviana Mattuchio. Relatives and friends were invited to attend Gary’s visitation in the Cafasso & Sons Fuon September 8, 2025, after a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer. Michael was often known as Big Mike by those who knew and loved him. He was husband to the late Ann (Rynne) Gill, father of Elizabeth Gill of Everett, Jason Mason (Crystal Clunie) of North Andover and the late Michael Gill. Michael was born on August 20, 1943, and lived in Charlestown, MA for most of his childhood before moving to Everett. He was the beloved son of Michael and Anne (Brennan) Gill, who both immigrated from Ireland. Michael graduated from Don Bosco Technical High School. He was a retired member of the I.L.A. Local 799 International Longshoremen’s Association, as a crane operator. He is also survived by siblings, Mary Ann Sheehy of West Roxbury, MA; Eddie (Darby) Gill of Maui, HI, Gerry Gill, Rita Gill, Steve Gill of Everett, MA; Jim Gill of Clearwater, FL, and sister-in-law Carol Gill of Waltham, MA. Michael was predeceased by siblings George Gill, Marguerite Gill, Timmy Gill and Carol Dion. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as special family members and treasured friends – Clunie’s and O’Neill’s. Michael leaves behind his beloved dog Brandi, a constant source of comfort, joy and laughter. For over 50 years, many fond memories were made at his home in York, Maine, where he and Ann hosted large parties every summer, where all were welcome. His other passions in life included carpentry, dogs, car racing, and sports, as he was an avid Patriots and Red Sox fan. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to visit the Salvatore Rocco and Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., Everett on Friday, September 19th, from 4 to 8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Immaculate Conception Church, 489 Broadway, Everett, MA on Saturday, September 20th at 10 AM. Complimentary valet parking will be available. Interment will be at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael’s name may be made to American Cancer Society, 3 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
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