THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 Page 17 OBITUARIES Maria E. (Quillay) Mangano O f Revere. Peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family at Hathorne Hill in Danvers, following a brief illness, at the age of 89. Born in San Luis, Argentina, Maria was the daughter of the late Alejandro and Margarita (Mercau) Quillay. She married Joseph Mangano on January 23, 1958, and together they built a beautiful life. They immigrated to the United States on December 4, 1964, and settled in Revere, where they raised their family with love and dedication. Maria was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and there was nothing she cherished more than spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. She was a true matriarch, whose nurturing spirit touched everyone around her. Maria cared for her husband until his passing in 2016, and her warmth, kindness, and beautiful faith left an enduring legacy in the hearts of all who knew her. Maria was renowned for her exceptional cooking—her chicken cutlets and homemade pizza were legendary in the family. She had a heart of gold and was a woman who made everyone feel welcome. She was the wife of Joseph Mangano for 58 years. She is survived by her loving children: Nancy M. DeMarco and her husband James L. Sr. of Ipswich; Richard J. Mangano and his wife Dina of Georgetown; and Elizabeth M. Heath and her husband Marc C. Sr. of Peabody. Maria was the cherished grandmother of James L. DeMarco Jr. and his wife Pauline of Boston; Marc C. Heath Jr. of Nashua, NH; Max J. Mangano and his wife Coley of Georgetown; Paige M. DeMarco of South Boston; Joseph R. Mangano and his wife Jessica of Hartford, CT; Attorney Briana A. Kantarevic and her husband Said of Salem; Anabella M. Sanborn and her husband Peter of Georgetown; and Nico A. Mangano of Georgetown. She was also the adored greatgrandmother of Daniel, Peter, Luke, Lydia, and Marigold. Maria was the dear sister of Rosa Riera of Argentina, and the late Armando Quillay and Carlos Quillay. She is also survived by her nephews, Roberto Riera and Mario Riera, and their families. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, February 7th, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach Street, Revere, A funeral mass will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere Street, Revere, with interment to immediately follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association, 93 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA 02481. Susan A. “Soondee” Colella Susan was born on August 15,1924 in East Boston and was the only child of her proud Italian immigrant parents Giuseppe Cicatelli and Rose Bellone. She was raised and educated in East Boston and was an alumna of East Boston High School Class of 1941. In her early years as a young woman she worked as a seamstress, something that she was very talented with. When she met her husband, they married and moved to Revere in 1952. Sue embraced the role of wife and mother. She filled her home with much love, faith, and morals. While raising her three children she also cared for both of her parents as well. Cooking was certainly one of her hallmark’s was a fabulous cook and loved to feed her family and extended family. She enjoyed knitting and was an avid bowler. Sue loved to watch figure skating and watch her “soaps” mainly “Days of our lives”. She was a member of the Revere Senior Center and there she was able to socialize with friends, do day trips and she also enjoyed going to the theatre with friends. Sue’s life was fi lled with much love for her family, wonderful memories and a legacy that will live on in all of them. She is the beloved wife of 59 O f Revere. Passed in the loving presence of her family on Saturday February 1st at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers following a brief illness. She was proudly in her 101st year. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, February 7th beginning at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St., Revere at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. years to the late Joseph M. “Big Joe” Colella. The loving mother of Charlotte R. “Chickie” Colella, David J. Colella and Susan C. Colella, all of Revere and her partner William Ascolillo of East Boston. She is the cherished grandmother of Attorney. Joseph M. Colella and wife Dr. Katie Robertson of Somerville and Kara M. Doherty and husband Mat of Wilmington. She is the great grandmother of Maverick Doherty. She was predeceased by her late sonin-law Salvatore Lombardi and the late Giuseppe Fabrizio. Family & friends were invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, February 6th in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, February 7th beginning at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St., Revere at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923. Gail Loder O f Revere. Entered into rest on January 30, at the age of 75. Beloved wife of Robert M. Walsh. Devoted mother of Penny Cedrone and her husband Bob of Brighton, Son Christopher Walsh and his wife Kristen of Waltham, Daughter Mandi Walsh and her fi ancé Joe Vadala of Revere, Son Robert Walsh of Revere. Cherished grandmother of Devin and Olivia Osborne, Kyla Cedrone, Ryan Walsh, Toni McAleer and her children Dominic and Cecilia, Tanya Bagnera and her son Anthony. The loving sister of Ray Robinson, Dawn Marchese, Bruce Robinson, Sonee Rosenthal, Janet Parsons, Lori DeAngelis, Cindy Komenchuk and Brian Robinson along with their families. She was also survived by many nieces and nephews. Gail was predeceased by her parents Raymond and June Robinson. She grew up and raised her family in Somerville. She worked at the family business, Lori-Ann’s Donut shop, in Charlestown until the shop closed in 2003. She then became a security guard for Apollo Security until her retirement in 2015. She loved watching her favorite TV shows, crocheting, playing games on her phone and spending time with her family. A funeral service for Gail will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 10:00-12:00PM With a Prayer service at 12PM at Buonfiglio Funeral Home 128 Revere Street, Revere, MA with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, 175 Broadway Malden MA.
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