THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024 Page 15 OBITUARIES Anita Vinciarelli O I f Revere. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Anita Vinciarelli, a Gladys Munroe t is with profound sorrow and a sense of loving remembrance that we announce the departure of a truly remarkable woman, Gladys Francis Munroe, on January 29, 2024. Born on August 7, 1942, in Revere, Massachusetts, Gladys remained a proud resident of her birthplace throughout her life. Gladys was an embodiment of generosity and love, a woman who could eff ortlessly light up a Leona M. “Leigh” (O’Hara) Orlando O f Revere. Entered fully into the presence her Lord Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 28th. Leigh was born in Boston to her late parents, Boston Police Detective James E. O’Hara Sr. & Dorothy M. (Breault) O’Hara on September 8, 1949. She was one of seven children who were raised & educated in East Boston. Leigh was an alumna of East Boston High School, Class of 1967. Following high school, Leigh began to work as an Administrative Assistant for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation in East Boston until her retirement upon its closing in the fall of 1982. Leigh married her cherished husband John A. Orlando on September 21st, 1984. They fi rst lived in Everett for several years, before moving to Revere in 1987. Leigh loved life, she was always smiling and making harmless jokes that made everyone all around her hapGUEST COMMENTARY | FROM Page 8 ed that Glacier National Park had less than 10 glaciers left. I thought that was odd because we had just visited the park and the park offi cials had told us there were over 40 glaciers. But trying to discuss this with a presumed expert was a parable of the modern movement: no amount of fact would change his conviction, because the facts didn’t fi t his political beliefs. 5. Lack of a cost/benefit analysis. Even at the height of my pro-environmentalist sentiment, I wasn’t opposed to all oil drilling. I know we need energy; I use it every day. I just wanted moderation that purposefully preserved a signifi cant amount of wild nature. Well, across the board, the green movement increasingly just bludgeons us with simple-minded ideas that ignore the obvious costs of their policies. They push for recycling without considering the environmental costs of (say) moving recycled goods (even The Atlantic recently admitted that recycling wasn’t accomplishing all that much). They push woman of remarkable strength and boundless love. Anita, born on March 27, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts, was a beacon of light to all who knew her. She left this world on January 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy forged by her unwavering kindness, dedication to her family, and her captivating spirit. Anita resided in Revere, Massachusetts, where she spent her days creating beautiful memories with her cherished family. As a wise woman once said, “The love in our family fl ows strong and deep, leaving us memories to treasure and keep.” Anita was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many through her work in Elderly Services. For ten years, she dedicated herself to improving the lives of the elderly, demonstrating her natural ability to care for others. In her free time, Anita found solace in the simple pleasures of life, cherishing the moments shared with her loved ones above all. As Anita often quoted, “Every moment spent with family is worth every second.” Anita was the beloved wife of the late Anthony “Killer” Vinciarelli Sr. She was the devoted mother of Enrico Vinciarelli and his wife Nelaine, Anthony Vinciarelli Jr. and his wife Denise, and Stephan Vinciarelli and room with her funny anecdotes and witty banter. Her laughter was infectious, her spirit indefatigable, and her heart, a boundless ocean of love. As an adored mother, cousin, and friend, she lived a life that was a testament to her kind nature and selfl ess devotion. Gladys was a shining beacon of positivity, always ready with a comforting word or a cheerful smile. Her impact was felt by all who had the good fortune to know her. As George Elliot once said, “What do we live py, safe and comfortable to be in the moment together. Leigh had a deep and loyal love for family and enjoyed caring for those she loved, including the 4-legged ones. She was also a lover of the beach and would often be seen walking Revere Beach, no matter the season. Her gift of writing was one of great excellence and her gift of administration was over the top. Leigh had a very prominent Christian faith. She was a woman of great integrity and Godly character. She had an incredible gift of intercessory prayer and was a very proud leader of Insight Ministries United States Prayer Force a national prayer group, who has said, for climate change initiatives while dismissing the costs for everyday families. They don’t often consider that, compared to other methods, wind farms produce a small amount of energy relative to the destruction they cause. Concluding Thoughts All movements have problems, including my own. All movements have bullies, including my own. I realize there is a danger in hand-picking a few extreme examples here. There are plenty of good environmentalists. I know some of them. I don’t want to paint the entire his late wife Gina. Anita was the proud grandmother of Mia, Anthony, Traci, Ashley, Jessica, Kristina, Dante, Antonia, and a great grandmother to Elena, Destiny, Jesalee, Amelia, Kameron, Billy, Bella, Ryan, Santino, and Johny. Dear sister of Carl DeStefano and his wife Shelia of Revere, Leonard DeStefano and his late wife Anita of Winthrop, Sylvia Michetti and her husband Robert of CT, Margarett Johnson and her late husband Carl of Revere, Marie Lupien and her husband Mark of Sudbury, Louise Powers and her late husband Richard of Revere, and the late Joseph DeStefano and his surviving wife Betty of Andover, and for, if it is not to make life less diffi cult for each other?” Indeed, Gladys lived this motto through her generous actions and warm disposition. Gladys was the beloved widow of Thomas Munroe, and she is survived by her step-son, Peter Munroe, and her cousin, Shirley Doyle, along with numerous other cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Gladys Ventola. Her radiant spirit and loving presence will be deeply missed and remembered “That She was the fi re that ignited the fl ame in each of us. More precious than much fi ne gold.” Leigh had a special call and gift that encouraged Pastors and leaders to believe in a God who says, “All things are possible”. She was a worshiper who loved to study and share the Word of God. Leigh looked for beauty in all things and tried to make a difference where needed. She is the beloved wife of 39 years to John A. Orlando of Revere. The beloved sister of Patricia A. O’Hara — DiGenio & her husband Joseph of Newmarket, NH., and the late Dorothy M. McGrath, James E. O’Hara, Jr., Richard F. O’Hara Sr, Kevin P. movement with one brush. And yet, from my little corner of the world, something seems amiss. The green movement has increasingly ignored common people’s real experiences in favor of an ever-narrowing and cult-like political agenda. If it ever regains a focus on the reality most of us inhabit, I’ll reconsider. But I’m not holding my breath. — -Dr. Lucian (Luke) Gideon Conway III is a Professor of Psychology and a Fellow with the Institute for Faith & Freedom at Grove City College. He is the author of over 85 articles, commentaries, and book chapthe late Ann Alongi and her late husband Joseph. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly. Anita was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Anita DeStefano. A Memorial Visitation will be held in honor of Anita at the Buonfiglio Funeral Home located at 128 Revere Street, Revere, Massachusetts, 02151 on Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Join us as we celebrate the life of Anita Vinciarelli, a woman whose love knew no bounds, whose spirit was infectious, and whose memory will forever be etched in our hearts. by all her family, friends, and those whose lives she touched. A Funeral Mass was held in honor of Gladys on Thursday, February 1, at St. Michael’s Chapel, Chelsea. We invite you to join us in celebrating Gladys’s life by sharing your favorite memories and photos of her on the memorial page; www.buonfiglio.com. Her life was a tapestry of love, generosity, and joy, and we wish to honor her by remembering the happiness she brought to us all. O’Hara, Sr. & Carol L. Pepi & her surviving husband Gerald Pepi of Winthrop. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, & grandnephews. Family & friends were invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, February 8th in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals 262 Beach St. Revere. A Funeral Service will take place in the funeral home on Friday, February 9th beginning at 10:30 a.m., followed by the service at 11 a.m. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Tunnel to Towers Foundation www.t2t.org. ters on the psychology of politics and culture. Dr. Conway’s research has been featured in major media outlets such as the Washington Post, New York Times, Huffington Post, Psychology Today, USA Today, the Ben Shapiro Podcast, and BBC Radio. Further, he has written opinion pieces for outlets such as The Hill, Heterodox Academy, and London School of Economics U.S. Centre. He is the author of the book Complex Simplicity: How Psychology Suggests Atheists are Wrong About Christianity. You can follow him on twitter @LGConwayIII, on ResearchGate, or on Google Scholar.
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