THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 Page 15 OBITUARIES Charles (“Charlie”) E. Kelley harles (“ ”) Anthony of Padua Church where he became the custodian for 17 years, a job he considered his most favorite! He was a faithful and devoted parishioner at St. Anthony’s. He took great pride in his duties at the church and the parishioners were like his family. Charlie was a very devoted Catholic and had a great deep-rooted faith, that he passed on to his children. Charlie was an avid tennis O f Revere. Died peacefully on Thursday, April 3rd, two weeks before his 83rd birthday. Charlie was born in Chelsea on April 19th, 1942. He was raised by his mother, Rose, along with his two brothers Bobby and Henry in South Boston. After the sudden passing of his mother at the age of 13, he and his brothers were raised by his Aunt Sue in Revere. He became a Drummer in the I.C. Reveries Drum and Bugle Corps and graduated from Revere High School in 1961. Following high school, Charlie enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, where he proudly served his country as a Russian morse code interceptor. He was honorably discharged after his service to his country and returned home. He married the love of his life, Elinor L. McCarthy, on April 16, 1966. The couple remained in Revere, living in the Point of Pines where they raised their three children. Charlie worked for Delta airlines, fi rst in the cargo section of the company at Boston Logan International Airport, later taking a position as a Reservationist. His career spanned 35 years before he retired. Charlie’s retirement led him to St. WIN WASTE | FROM Page 4 Progress Report for the landfi ll. “As of October 11, 2024, there were approximately 95,000 cubic yards of permitted disposal capacity remaining,” Tech noted. “This translates to approximately 1.02 to 3.80 years of permitted site life remaining player and loved shooting baskets (better than and) with all the kids on Witherbee Ave, keeping him in better shape than most people half his age. He enjoyed reading everything there was about the Catholic religion and the Blessed Mother, attending daily Mass and overnight adoration (wherever it was held), and saying the Rosary. He loved practicing with his drumsticks, and watching Jesus of Nazareth, the Lone Ranger, cowboy shows, and any Elvis movie. Above all, Charlie was a devoted husband and family man who exemplifi ed his faith through love of God, family, and country. He is the beloved husband of 59 years to Elinor L. (McCarthy) Kelley of Point of Pines Revere. The loving father of Susan Murray and her husband Terry of Holbrook, Matthew Kelley and his wife Harumi of Osaka, Japan and Mary Kelley and her partner Brian Donnelly of Salem, MA. The cherished grandfather of Kayleigh Knowles and her husband Bryan of Wichita, Kansas, Liam Kelley of Okinawa, Japan, Jasmine Kelley and Colin Kelley of Osaka, Japan, and the late Margaret Anne Kelley. The adored great grandfather of Freya Leigh. The dear brother of the late Robert (“Bobby”) Kelley and Henry Kelley. Also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Family & friends were invitat the landfill, based on the October 11, 2024 topographic survey and the projected range of future usage/disposal, which is determined from the past three (3) years of disposal, and which changes from year-to-year,” the report continued. “Please note that the permitted site life remaining is an ed to attend visiting hours on Sunday April 6th from at the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. His funeral was conducted from the funeral home on Monday, April 7th, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere. Interment followed with military honors at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. In lieu of fl owers please make a donation in Charlie’s memory to St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St. Revere, MA 02151. Denise M. Attardo ished grandmother aka “Nana” of Payton, Maya and Giovanni Attardo, all of Revere; and the dear sister of Frank A. Attardo and his wife Angela of Manchester, NH and the late Sean Baird. Services for Denise will be held privately. In lieu of fl owers please make a donation in Denise’s memory to the American Heart Association 93 Worcester St. Wellesley, Ma, 02481 or at www.heart.org John Peter Jordan June 27, 1942 — April 5, 2025 I t is with profound sadness that we announce the passA longtime resident of Revere, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 6, 2025. She was 55 years old. Born in Malden on September 24, 1969, Denise was the daughter of the late Frank and Darlene J. (Allen) Attardo. She was raised and educated in Revere, where she remained to raise her family. A devoted mother, nana and friend whose heart was always full of unconditional love. Denise dedicated herself to caring for those she loved. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also had a passion for animals, shopping, basketball and was an avid enthusiast of cars and motorcycles. She was the beloved mother of Damon A. Attardo and his wife Alison of Revere, and Kevin W. Groch of Revere. Cherestimate based on current fi lling rates and may change. The range in the prediction of the landfi ll life remaining is due to using diff erent methods to calculate the estimate. Several factors may aff ect the signifi cance of site volume and life calculations that include Monofi ll settlement, varying densities of ing of John Peter Jordan, Born on June 27, 1942, in Revere, MA. John peacefully passed away on April 5, 2025, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was a long-time resident of Revere, and formerly of Georgetown, and for the last 9 years living in Quincy MA. John graduated from Immaculate Conception High school class of 1960, where he was a standout football and basketball player and athlete. He went on to college at Worcester Academy and Arizona State where he also played Football. John was the son of the former Mayor of Revere, Peter J. Jordan. He was fortunate to share many special years with his partner, Lillian McGuirk-Graf, who survives him, as well as his extended family Kristine McCarthy and husband Gerry of Chester, NH, Paul D. Graf and wife Laurie of Quincy, MA, and Brian J. Graf of Revere, MA. His parents, Peter and Regina (Campbell) Jordan, and Michael Jordan and Nancy of Arizona preceded him in death. John had a distinguished career as a State Appraiser for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the right of way division until his retirement. Not only did he serve his community through his work but also served for city council from 1982-2003. He served in-place materials, the amount of ash shipped transported off - site, and the accuracy of aerial survey and topographic mapping.” WIN Waste began construction of the Valley Fill Project in December 2020. The Valley Fill Project allows for the existing cap in Valleys 1 and 2 to be reas Ward 4 councilor and councilor at large and was elected two times by his colleagues to serve as president, a testament to his dedication and commitment to public service. In his leisure time, John was an avid golfer and enjoyed socializing with his many friends, especially during his annual trip to Fort Lauderdale, FL. He also enjoyed his trips to Kennebunkport, ME, and the many memorable cookouts at the Point of Pines, Revere, MA. John’s zest for life, commitment to his community, and unwavering friendship will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 9:30-11:30 at Paul Buonfi glio & Sons Funeral Home, 128 Revere Street, Revere. Funeral Mass will follow at Immaculate Conception Church at 12:00PM. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in John’s name to https:// because.massgeneral.org/ campaign/caring-for-a-cure/ c112468 We encourage those who knew John to share their memories and upload photos to his memorial page. This celebration of John’s life will serve as a lasting tribute to the man he was and the lives he touched. moved in stages to allow for the placement of ash to achieve new interior slopes and grades. Tech witnessed the progression of the project during bimonthly landfi ll operations inspections since 2020, and the project had biweekly oversight by Brown and Caldwell with no concerns reported to MassDEP.
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