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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2024 Page 17 OBITUARIES Jo-Ann M. (Gesamondo) Sarro O f Revere. Passed away on Thursday, January 4th at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, surrounded by her loving family at her side, following a long illness. She was 82 years old. Jo-Ann was born in Boston on April 10, 1941, to her late parents, Joseph & Loretta (Agri) Gesamondo. She was one of three girls, and she was an identical twin. Jo-Ann was raised & educated in Revere and was an alumna of McKinley Elementary and Revere High School Class of 1959. Following high school, Jo-Ann began working as a teller at a local bank in Revere. On May 5th, 1962, she married the love of her life, Richard Sarro. The couple remained living in Revere and had two children, a daughter Lisa & a son Richard. She happily raised her children and provided a loving and caring home. Jo-Ann later returned to work when her children were of age, and began a career at United Airlines in ground service. JoAnn would spend the next 15 years working there until her retirement. Jo-Ann loved Revere very much. She was often seen riding her bicycle or walking along Revere Beach. She was an active presence within her Point of Pines Neighborhood and was the past Vice President of the Point of Pines Association. She also stayed very busy with her group of friends and enjoyed their many get-togethers where they played cards, talked about current events, and always politics. Jo-Ann was very sociable and enjoyed meeting people wherever she went. She left a lasting impression on everyone that had the privilege of meeting her. She cherished the time spent with her family, eating, drinking, and laughing. JoAnn was known for her feisty attitude and vibrant energy. She will be forever loved and missed by her family. Jo-Ann is the beloved wife of 61 years to Richard J. Sarro, Sr. of the Point of Pines section of Revere. The loving mother of Lisa A. Micciulla & her husband James of Revere, & Richard J. Sarro, Jr. & his companion Jessica Sullivan of Nahant. She is the cherished Nana to James Micciulla & Laura Micciulla both of Revere. The dear sister of Grace Statuto & her husband Anthony “Tony” of Danvers. Her most treasured times were spent caring for her identical twin sister Betty-Ann Santosuosso who predeceased her & her late husband Ralph. She is the dear & special aunt of Robin Martyn & Ralphie Santosuosso along with several other nieces, nephews, grandnieces, & grandnephews. Family & friends were invited to attend a Memorial Visitation and Funeral Service on Tuesday, January 9th in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. In lieu of fl owers please make a donation in Jo-Ann’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Randolph Adamson O O f Revere. Entered into rest on January 8, at the age of 67. Devoted father to his four daughters, Danielle Adamson and Shane Perl of Scituate, Felicia Pierce and Garrett Pierce of Leominster, Vanessa Adamson of Lowell, and Adriana Adamson of Stoneham. Devoted Uncle to the late Victor Marjoun and Jennifer Adamson. Cherished Papa of Noah, Ambrielle, Nicolette, Jayden, Olivia, Chloe, Gracyn, Charolette and Mark. The Loving brother of the late Arthur L. Adamson Jr and the late Margi Marjoun. Dear son of the late Eva Adamson and the late Arthur L. Adamson. He was a lifelong resident of Revere, graduated from Northeast Regional Vocational High School, and raised his family in Revere. Randy spent his life in the construction and trucking f Revere. Passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 81 on Sunday, January 7th. Born in Somerville, MA to Mary J. and Cornelius J. Fitzpatrick. He was married to his beloved wife Phyllis D. (Forgione) Fitzpatrick for 35 years. Cornelius is survived by his daughter Marisa and son in-law Marshall Ireland along with his grandson Jakobi. He is also survived by his sister, Phyllis, and brother in-law David Linardy, Sr., along with his niece and nephews, as well as his long-time closest friend Deborah Eden. He was a proud member of the steelworker’s union for many years and a true tradesman. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and playing pool at his local yacht club the Broad Sound Tuna Club in his earlier years. Cornelius was a loving husband and father. He will ever be remembered for his love of family and sense of humor. Family and friends are invited to attend Visting Hours in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere on Friday, January 12th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be conducted in the funeral home on Saturday, January 13th at 10:30 a.m., followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Gathering to follow at Anthony’s of Malden for friends and family. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma business. He cherished his time spent working on any project, big or small, around his Children’s houses with them and teaching them and his grandchildren all his knowledge in the construction fi eld. Visiting hours for Randy were held on Thursday January 11 at Buonfi glio Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 10:30 AM on Friday at the Immaculate Conception Church in Revere with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Cornelius James “Fitzy” Fitzpatrick 1. On Jan. 12, 1943, the Office of Price Administration announced the replacement of frankfurters/wieners with “Victory Sausages,” which were what? 2. What river is mentioned in the song “Michael, Row the Boat Ashore”? 3. In January 1770 the fi rst shipment of rhubarb was sent to the USA from London; what Founding Father who in the 1720s wrote for the New England Courant had it sent? 4. What is skijoring? 5. On Jan. 13 in 1884 (or 1886), future vaudeville singer Sophie Tucker was born; she and her family immigrated to what city? 6. In what year did the New England Patriots move from Boston to Foxborough: 1965, 1971 or 1980? 7. On Jan. 14, 1954, what baseball player married actress Marilyn Monroe? 8. What is the name of the skating rink at the oldest city park in the USA? 9. What is the diff erence between an ape and a gorilla? 10. What is the national orgaAnswers nization called MADD? 11. On Jan. 15, 1919, Boston’s Great Molasses Flood took place in what area that is the city’s oldest residential neighborhood? 12. What 1958 winner of the Kentucky Derby is the namesake of an Australian cookie? 13. On Jan. 16, 1901, Frank Zamboni was born; what is he well-known for inventing? 14. What was invented fi rst, beer or writing? 15. What language is sayonara, which means goodbye? 16. What is usually thought of as white but is actually naturally translucent? 17. On Jan. 17, 1996, the Czech Republic applied to be in the EU; what was it once known as? (Hint: starts with a B.) 18. What spiritual area is also the smallest country in the world? 19. What seabird has a “wandering” species with a wingspan circumference of about 12 feet? 20. On Jan. 18, 1871, Henry Bradley patented what that has been called “marge”? 1. A product with “an unspecifi ed amount of soybean meal or some other substitute” 2. Jordan 3. Benjamin Franklin 4. A sport where a person on skis is drawn over ice or snow (sometimes by dogs or horses) 5. Boston 6. 1971 7. Joe DiMaggio 8. The Boston Common Frog Pond 9. A gorilla is a type of ape (other types include chimpanzees). 10. Mothers Against Drunk Driving 11. The North End 12. Tim Tam 13. The “Model A Zamboni Ice Resurfacer” for skating rinks 14. Beer 15. Japanese (sayōnara) 16. Snow (The reflection of light on it makes it appear white.) 17. Bohemia 18. Vatican City 19. Albatross 20. Oleomargarine (also called oleo or margarine)

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