THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023 Page 19 OBITUARIES Josephine “Josie” (Scoppettuolo) D’Ambra She moved to America from Italy when she was 11 years old. She learned to speak English from watching TV. Josie was loved by so many. Everywhere she went she made a new friend. She loved gardening and planting flowers. She was a seamstress by trade. She was many things to many people; what you needed at that moment, she was your rock, your therapist, your doctor, your chef, your seamstress. Above all she was your true friend. A Vistiation was held at the O n May 4th,2023 Heaven gained another angel. We lost a beautiful soul after a long battle with cancer. Josephine “Josie” D’Ambra, born on May 3, 1954 passed away at the age of 69. She was the wife of the late Robert H. D’Ambra, Sr. Daughter of the late Ciriaco and Emanuela (DeMarco) Scoppettuolo. Mother of Elizabeth “Lizz” Marchese and her husband Leo, the late Robert “Rob” D’Ambra, Jr. and his surviving wife Renee and Michael “Mikey” D’Ambra and his fi ancй Tanya Stanley. Nana of Johnathan and fi ancй Brianna, Julianna, Sophia, Alexis, Preston, Anthony, and Matthew. “Old nana” to Westley. The baby sister to Sabato Scoppettuolo and late wife Antonietta, the late Carmine Scoppettuolo and his wife Giuseppina, Matilde DeLuca and her late husband Raff aele, Mario Scoppettuolo and his wife Giuseppina and Liberatore Scoppettuolo and his late wife Emiliana. Zizi to numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Mama D. to everyone who knew her. Paul Buonfiglio & Sons ~ Buonfi glio Funeral Home, Revere on Tuesday, May 9. A funeral was held at the Funeral Home, Wednesday, May 10 followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Revere. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. To share a memory or condolence, please visit our guestbook at www.buonfi glio.com. Rosario Cirmia children, Maria DeCicco and her husband, Carmine DeCicco, of Burlington, and Josephine Jolly and her husband, Mark Jolly of Tewksbury. Rosario’s two grandchildren, Dominic Alan Jolly and Nathan Rosario Jolly, were the light of his life. Rosario is predeceased by his brothers, Mario, Salvatore, and Giuseppe. He is also lovingly survived by several nephews and nieces. Rosario, the youngest of four brothers, was born on August 26, 1931, to Giovanni Cirmia and Maria Antonia Battaglia in Alimena, Sicily. He served in the Italian army, eventually following his brothers to Germany and then to The United States, where he met the love of his life, Mirella. After starting a family and settling in Revere, Rosario worked as a Maintenance Supervisor for The Revere Housing Authority, where he worked for 25 years. Retirement allowed him to focus on his passions: gardening, fl ea markets, making homemade wine, sausages, and cheese, playing Italian card games, and hitting the slot machines at Mohegan Sun. He was a strong-willed man who could fi x or build anything. His thumbs were green, and his hands were skilled, helping anyone who called upon him. Rosario, his talents, and passions will be deeply missed. Family & friends were invitO f Revere passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 6, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was 91. Rosario leaves his devoted wife, Mirella, of 53 years, and two ed to attend visiting hours on Thursday, May 11th in the Vertuccio, Smith, and Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. A funeral mass followed in St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption Parish, Revere. Entombment in Holy Cross Community Mausoleum, Malden. 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In-person events like this, where we can talk to people about common foot ailments and provide a free foot screening, is one of the best ways to answer their concerns and give them information that will help them help themselves to a healthier and safer life.” said Dr. David Alper, DPM “I thank Representative Jessica Giannino for her eff orts in making this event occur, and commend her for caring enough to bring this valuable information to her constituents.” “I am so thankful that Dr. Curley and Dr. Alper took the time to visit and work with our seniors in Revere,” said Representative Giannino (D-Revere) “This event was a great opportunity for our seniors to learn more about important self-examinations and early warning signs to pay attention to regarding their foot and ankle health. 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