THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 Page 15 OBITUARIES George Anzuoni F ormer President Of Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway Company George Sydney Anzuoni of Plymouth, Massachusetts passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the age of 94. After several months of declining health, George died less than 1 month following the loss of his beloved wife of 70 years, Barbara Anzuoni, who passed away on April 7. George was born in Revere on September 20, 1925, to George Anzuoni and Philomena (Petillo) Anzuoni. The fourth child in a family of eight, he was the brother of Richard W. Anzuoni, Sr. of Lynnfi eld, Maryann Shaff er of Lynnfi eld, and the late Rose Baldini, James, Albert, Lawrence, and John Anzuoni. George grew up a block from his father’s family business, Service Bus Line in Revere, where he and his brothers and sisters helped out learning many skills while developing a strong work ethic along with commitment to serving family, employees, colleagues and community. He left home at age 14 to attend Mount St. Charles Academy in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. After graduating, he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps 49th Fighter Control Squadron in 1943 during World War ll. He served in the Asian Pacifi c Theater Campaign, stationed in New Guinea in the Southern Philippines. At the end of his service he returned, enrolling at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where he earned a degree as an Industrial Engineer and met his future wife, Barbara, who worked at the campus bookstore. Immediately upon his graduation, despite receiving a lucrative job off er, he immediately returned to work at Service Bus Line at his father’s request. Together with his father and his brothers, the family grew their business into a regional transportation and tourism system, whose portfolio over the years included Service Bus Line, Malden Transit, Saugus Transit, Everett Transit, Dowling Acceptance Agency, Brush Hill Transportation, McGinn Bus Company, Brush Hill Auto Body, Capeway Tours, Downtown Travel Service and Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway Company, with George holding various offi cer positions for each endeavor. A turning point in his life occurred when his father sent his brother Albert and him to Plymouth after acquiring Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway Company in 1948 in anticipation of the Old Colony Rail’s impending closure. He eventually succeeded Albert and became its President, growing the company exponentially from a local transit service to a thriving passenger bus system that contributed to the economic development of the South Shore with its daily service to Boston. He eventually extended its route system to include Logan Airport and Cape Cod. Following in his father’s footprints, he also employed all his children in the business and actively served as the president until transferring his stock and retiring last July at the age of 93. George was dedicated to supporting both the community and the industry. Throughout his career, he was elected to local leadership positions, some of which included the Plymouth Finance Committee, Associated Industries of Massachusetts, President of the Plymouth Kiwanis Club, Trustee of Plimoth Plantation, member of St. Peter’s Parish Finance Committee, President of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, and the fi rst recipient of the Peter Chapman Award, to name a few. He was an active member of the American Bus Association, the United Motorcoach Association, and served as past president of both the New England Bus Association and New England Passenger Transportation Association. He received numerous awards from these associations for his contributions to the industry. George enjoyed boating, fishing, and golfi ng with family and friends. He was a longstanding member of the Plymouth Yacht Club and a lifetime member of the Plymouth Country club, proudly holding the fi rst tee time on Sunday mornings with his close friend, Ruez. He loved a parade, whether watching them or participating in them. He served as Sargent of the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, to which he was admitted in 1959. He looked forward to marching in their annual June Day parade each year in Boston. His friends, associates, colleagues, and family remember George as a kind, respectful man of high integrity, a good leader, with a steady manner and helpful demeanor. He will be greatly missed. He was the devoted husband of the late Barbara Anzuoni. George was the beloved father of George Stephen Anzuoni and his wife Tina of Winthrop, Carol Anzuoni and her late husband Dennis Nelson of Hanover, Christopher Anzuoni and his wife Nancy of Plymouth and the late Helen Anzuoni of Lake Tahoe. He was the proud grandfather of Brandon, Nicole, Shannon and Alexander Anzuoni and the beloved uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be private due to current regulations surrounding the Coronavirus. Contributions in George’s memory may be made to St. Peter’s Parish, 10 Memorial Drive, Plymouth, MA 02360. For online guestbook, see www.cartmelldavis.com Arrangements entrusted to the Cartmell Davis Funeral Home, PLYMOUTH. Dorothy Marotta ican Biltrite, where she retired as payroll supervisor. Dottie’s faith was extremely important to her. She was a devoted parishioner at St. Anthony’s Church in Revere. She was a past member of the Lady’s Sodality. She enjoyed bingo and an occasional trip to Las Vegas. Dottie will be remembered for her kind and generous spirit, always one to pick up the tab for both family and friends. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made in Dorothy’s memory to St. Anthony’s Church, 250 Revere Street, Revere, MA 02151. In accordance with the CDC’s current restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19, all Services will be held privately. Mary L. (Lanzo) Christopher O f Revere, on May 7, 2020 at the age 79. Born in Malden on February 18, 1941 to the late Pasquale and Theresa (Sarni). Beloved sister of Virginia Mullen and her late husband Bill of Revere. Adored aunt of Michael Mullen and his wife Kim Chin of Saugus, Therese Mullen and her partner Gino Marino of Saugus and Steven Mullen of Revere. Cherished great-aunt of Adelina and Anthony. Dorothy also leaves behind her cat, Gypsy. Dorothy was an employee for over 40 years at AmerE ighteen days shy of her 88th birthday, in Revere, formerly of Chelsea, May 7. Beloved wife of 65 years to the late Bernard Christopher, Sr. Cherished mother of Karen Lavorati of Peabody, Christina M. “Tina” McKenna & her husband Eugene G.”Gene” McKenna of Revere, Bernard Christopher, Jr. & his wife Donna Bateman of Moultonboro, NH & Thomas P. Christopher & his wife, Maribeth of Georgetown. Adored grandmother to Traci DeMarco & husband Christopher & Fred Lavorati, all of Peabody, Kelli Carreiro & husband William “Billy” of Stoughton, Colleen Farias & her husband Jay of Hampton Falls, NH, Bernard J. Christopher & wife Cassie of West Roxbury, Ryan Christopher & Molly Christopher, both of Georgetown, MA. Also lovingly survived by her 10 great-grandchildren; Christopher, Erich, Rylie, Christopher, Bethany, Braydon, Miles, Bennett, Finley & Ashton. Dear sister of the late Helen Hurley & devoted sister-in-law to Lawrence J. “Lonnie” Christopher & his wife, Jean L. Christopher, RN of Revere & the late Eileen Davis, Rita Moore, Ruth Francis, Evelyn Theodore, Henry Anderson, Christine Testa, Thomas F. Christopher, Jr. & John Christopher. Many faithful nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews also survive Mary. Funeral Services & interment will be held privately in accordance with the regulations & mandates issued by the Comm. of MA & the Boston Archdiocese regarding the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Retiree of Stop & Shop Stores, Inc. after 30 years of service. Rita (Coscia) McEvoy O f Malden formerly of Revere, at the age of 92, on May 6, 2020. Beloved wife of the late JoOBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 17 Space for Lease 3 Large Rooms, each with Large Walk-in Storage Area. or Aerobics Studio. Located at Route 1 South at Walnut Street. Rollerworld Plaza, Route 1 South, 425 Broadway, Saugus. Call Michelle at: 781-233-9507
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