THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023 OBITUARIES Page 15 Catherine A.(Lynch) Barrett Family & friends were invitin ed to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, February 9th the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. Burial with her husband Packy will be held at a later date in the spring. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made in memory of Kay to the ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic, Healey Center for ALS, Department of Neurology, Wang Ambulatory Care Center, 15 Parkman Street, Room 835, Boston, MA 02114. O f Revere. Passed peacefully on February 1, 2023 after a courageous battle with ALS. Born March 1, 1938 to Thomas F. Lynch and Edith Lynch (Murray). Catherine (Kay) was born in Everett and raised in the City of Revere. Kay was predeceased by her husband Patrick F. Barrett. She leaves behind her six children Patrick T. and his wife Corinne Barrett, Teresa J. Barrett and her wife Jennifer Feldman, Thomas F. Barrett, Edward L. Barrett, Stephen M. and his wife Lisa Barrett, Robert P. and his wife Amanda Barrett, and 16 grandchildren who were the joys of her life. Kay met her future husband Patrick (Packy) in the spring of 1960. Packy was a bad infl uence from Charlestown but Kay saw only the good in him. They were married on February 12, 1961. Together they raised six children and were married for 61 years until Packy passed in May, 2022. Kay attended Immaculate Conception High School in Revere graduating with the Class of 1956. Kay then attended Boston College School of Nursing, graduating in 1960, and started her nursing career at Boston VA Hospital. Kay worked as a nurse with all ages from maternity at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett to senior care at the Revere Lighthouse Nursing Home from which she retired. Kay was a loyal Red Sox fan from a young age and was known for her great sense of humor and adventure including skiing, white water rafting, and tubing on Lake Winnipesaukee with the grandkids. FESTIVAL | FROM Page 1 historic beach,” said the Chair of the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival Committee, John Hamel. The theme for this year’s event will be “Celebrating 90 Years of Kong,” and the event will feature a centerpiece sand sculpture highlighting an epic King Kong battle. The event’s Horis J. “Sonny” Ferrara O O f Revere. Passed away on February 3, 2023 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of 65 years to Claire (DeSimone). Devoted father of Sandra Marino and her husband Nick of Saugus, Lisa Ferrara of Revere, and the late Ricky and Randy Ferrara. Cherished grandfather of Rick Griffi n and Azzery Ferrara. Sonny was raised in Malden. After high school, He proudly served his country by enlisting in the US Air Force. For many years he was the proprietor of Sonny’s Trucking, a very wellknown trucking company in the area. After his semi-retirement in 1980, he continued in the industry as an advisor. In his free time, he enjoyed visiting local casinos and spending time with his family and friends. Visiting hours were on Thursday, February 9 from the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St, Revere. Funeral on Friday February 10th at 9:00am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St Anthony’s Church (Revere) at signature master sand sculpting competition will feature 15 master sand sculptors, three days of live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, specialty food vendors, exhibitors and amusement rides, as well as some special King Kong-themed surprises that will be announced closer to the event. “The International Sand Sculpting Festival is one of the f Revere. Died on Wednesday, February 1st at the Massachusetts General Hospital surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness, she was 84 years old. Sissy was born on November 11th, 1938, in Revere to her late parents, Walter & Eleanor Bruce. She was the proud granddaughter of Daddy & Ma Morgan. It was obvious to everyone she met that she had a very special bond with her grandfather “Daddy Morgan”, and it was clear to all that she was crazy about him. Sissy was one of fi ve children. She was raised in Revere and attended Immaculate Conception. Sissy was outspoken about her love of Revere and Revere Beach, especially in its heyday. Sissy married the love of her life Bob Kelley, who(m) she aff ectionally referred to as her “Kelley”. The couple remained in Revere, where they had four children. Sissy raised her family in Revere & remained very close to her siblings and their children. They all were extremely important to her. Sissy & her “Kelley” owned & operated Shannon’s Pub, in Lynn for many years, and B.K.’s Bar in Revere, and their oldest son, Bobby still operates it today. Sissy possessed the perfect personality for the bar business. She was fearless, tough, direct, loving, loyal and in charge! She suff ered best times of the year to come out and enjoy Revere Beach,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “I always admire the work of the sculptors who fl y in from everywhere around the world to sculpt on our coastline. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to Revere Beach once again to enjoy the countless activities and peruse all the new amenities and businesses our beach has to off er!” no fools but would help anyone and never wavered. Sissy would stay her ground and stand up to the toughest people commanding respect from all. She lived life on her terms right until the end. Her family was always most important to her, and she was very proud of her children. She created many wonderful friendships that truly lasted a lifetime. Sissy felt she was fortunate to live her life in Revere as well as her Summers in Ossipee, NH & Winters in “Lauderdale by the Sea” in Florida. She always put out the call that all were welcome fi lling her homes with family, friends, laughter, and love. All of Sissy’s children’s friends became her family too, and many loved her as if she were their own mom. She was a woman, if you met her once, you wouldn’t forget her. If she was your friend, then you didn’t need another one. She is the beloved wife of the late Robert P. “Bob” Kelley of 53 years. The loving mother of Robert B. “Bobby” Kelley & his husband Christos Jay of Provincetown, Brian M. Kelley & his Husband Mark Phillip Zylla of NYC, NY., Michael S. Kelley & his husband Ricardo Rodriguez of Boston & Kathleen M. Kelley and her partner The Revere Beach Partnership is excited to see everyone on the beach once again for this free, family-friendly event that has become a New England tradition. More details and announcements about the event will be made at a later date. For the most up-to-date information about the event, please visit www.rbissf.com or follow us on social media. About the Revere Beach PartMary Mahoney of Revere. She is the treasured sister of Barbara Bruce – Meade of Revere & her late husband Franklin D. “Frank”, Marilyn “Mal Bruce” – Symmes of Winthrop & Revere, Ret. State Police Sgt. James R. Bruce & his late wife Carol M., & Walter M. Bruce. Cherished grandmother of Chase & Halle Baltzer, surrogate grandmother of Cara Symmes & her daughter Sydney, Brian Symmes & wife Lauren & their children Thomas & Alina and the late Sean Bruce Symmes. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, friends & extended family. Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, February 10th from 4 to 8 pm in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals 262 Beach St. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, February 11th in the funeral home beginning at 10 am followed by a Funeral Service at 11 am, in the funeral home. Interment immediately followed in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of fl owers remembrances may be made to ST. Jude Children’s Research hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis TN 38105. nership: In 2001 this 501(c)(3) nonprofi t organization was established. The mission of the Revere Beach Partnership is to preserve and enhance America’s fi rst public beach for the enjoyment of all. The partnership is made up of a volunteer board that shares a love for Revere and Revere Beach. For more information, please visit www.reverebeachpartnership. com or www.rbissf.com. 10:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Entombment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Eleanor E. “Sissy” (Bruce) Kelley
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