Page 22 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2020 OBITUARIES Anna “Ann” M. (LaVecchio) DiGirolamo the late Kevin DiGirolamo. Also, survived by eight loving great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Born on October 15, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina (Sacco) LaVecchio. Ann was predeceased by her sisters: Mary Naples, Eva Lunetta, Sarah LaVecchio, Melinda LaVecchio, and her brothers: Joseph LaVecchio, Christopher LaVecchio, Albert LaVecchio, Augustine LaVecchio, Frank LaVecchio. After raising her children in O f Peabody, formerly of Everett, passed peacefully and comfortably in her sleep on December 18. Beloved wife of the late Leo. Devoted mother to Mary Ann Perullo and her husband Anthony of Peabody, Anthony DiGirolamo and his wife Cathy of Saugus, Leo DiGirolamo and his wife Dianne of Lynnfield, Edward DiGirolamo and his wife Colleen of Saugus and the late Nancy DiGirolamo. Proud grandmother of Anthony DiGirolamo Jr., Michael DiGirolamo, Lisa Comeau, Christine DiGirolamo, Caitlin DiGirolamo, Frank Perullo, Joseph Perullo, Michelle Quarttrocchi and Everett, she was a longtime volunteer at the Whidden Hospital for many years. Ann was always devoted to taking care of her family. There was nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with her family and cooking her famous Friday afternoon lunches. She will be remembered for her kind heart, devotion to her family and her exceptional cooking. Ann will be deeply missed by all who loved her. Ronald Vitukevich A ge 78, a resident of Chelmsford, formerly of Everett, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Shirley A. Keenan, with whom he spent the last 31 years. He was born on May 7, 1942 in Everett and was a son of the late Alexander and Anna (Paradiso) Vitukevich. He was raised in Everett and graduated from Everett High School. He earned a degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern University. Early in his career, he worked for Raytheon, researching and installing the early warning line of radar installations that the United States erected in Alaska and northern Canada. He then went on to work for ESA for 34 years as an electrical engineer who designed electronic circuitry for numerous medical instruments used in laboratories, hospitals, doctors’ offi ces and universities worldwide. After retirement in 2007, Ron remained part of the ESA/Magellan family and continued as a consultant who was an expert problem solver, valued team contributor and mentor to many. He enjoyed golfing, metal detecting, cooking and spending time in the summer at Wild Acres Campground in Old Orchard Beach, ME. In addition to his wife, Ronald leaves his two sons, Ronald Vitukevich and his wife Maria of Londonderry, NH, and Michael Vitukevich and his wife Jeanne of Everett, his daughter Julie Carreiro and her husband Steven of North Reading and their mother Nancy Vitukevich of Chelsea. He was a proud “Papa” to his grandchildren Nicholas, Anthony, Brett, Mia, and Michael, Jr., Vitukevich and Steven and Samantha Carreiro. He also leaves his brother Alan Vitukevich and his wife Joni of Wakefi eld, and his brothers and sisters-in-law Colleen and Brett Reynolds of Hudson, NH, Michael and Janine McDermott of Nashua, NH, Tom and Tracy McDermott of Salem, NH, Tracy McDermott of Hudson, NH, Arthur and Carol McDermott of Lowell, Christopher and Gloria McDermott of Lowell, and Kelly and Christine Keenan of Reno, NV. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and a great-great-niece. Ronald was blessed with many good friends with special mention of Nicole McInnis and her husband Dave Ertel of Cincinnati, OH.
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