THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025 Page 19 OBITUARY Anna L. (Ferraro) McKinnon O f Revere. Died on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 11th at the Beverly Hospital in Beverly, following a brief illness. She was 91 years old. Anna was born on January 30, 1934, in Revere to her late parents, Antonio and Angelina (Donato) Ferraro. Anna was one of fi ve children raised and educated in Revere. Anna was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1952. She began her working as a young woman mostly in a secretarial role. She married her husband, John McKinnon EVENT | FROM Page 8 great to join Revere PAL, Foundation Trust, the Revere Police Department, Revere Public Schools, and so many dedicated community partners in showcasing the vital resources available to our residents—from youth services to mental health care and educational support. Days like this remind us of the strength and compassion that define Revere. Thank you to everyone who made it possible.” Rumney Marsh Academy’s School Operations & Assessment Coordinator, Alison Pulido, said, “Thank you so much to Revere PAL, the Revere Police Department and the Foundation Trust for providing this opportunity for our students. They had a blast and it was amazing to see all the community partners come together and support the families of Revere. We look forward to future events and ways to collaborate moving forward. The Comand remained in Revere. They happily welcomed their only child together, their daughter Linda. Anna lost her husband, John, in1965. Anna continued on to raise and provide for herself and her daughter. She began working for the MDC as an administrative assistant in the Eminent Domain Department, her career spanned 32 years. Anna was very devoted to her family and remained extremely close to her siblings, who were her best friends. In later years Anna cared for both of her parents until their passings. During this time in Anna’s life, she was blessed to welcome her granddaughter, Kaitlyn. In every respect, Anna lived her life with her family and in her heart. She was truly a woman of faith, grace, and kindness. She was the beloved wife of the late John McKinnon. the loving mother of Linda A. Scrivano and her husband Anthony “Tony” of Revere. The cherished grandmother of Kaitlyn E. Scrivano of Revere. The treasured sister of the late Domenica “Maggie” Aloisi and husband munity Health Day was a huge success.” Additional speakers included Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc. Executive Director Richelle Cromwell, Suff olk County District Attorney’s Office Director of Youth Safety Jacquelyn Lamont, Rumney Marsh Academy Social Worker Lisa Gendreau and Revere Police Department Public Safety Case Manager Josh Miller. They provided valuable information on available resources and upcoming programming for Revere youths and families. “Revere is a vibrant community with a rich history. We were honored to sponsor this wellness initiative that provided families a day of fun, information on Revere’s many resources, and fostered bonding with local community leaders,” shared Dr. Spinazzola of the Foundation Trust. The day culminated in a hearty feast from DeMaino’s in Revere, with school families, law enforcement, public offi cials and volunGus, Mary Constanzo and her husband Andrew, Lawrence L. Ferraro and his wife Dolly & Joseph L. Ferraro and his wife Eileen. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, May 16th from 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere. Interment will immediately follow 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. Theodora “Teddi” J. Mantia O f Revere. Passed away peacefully on May 12, at the age of 87. She was born on January 12, 1938, to her loving parents, Joseph and Jenteers breaking bread together in the cafeteria. PAL is an anti-drug and anti-violence nonprofi t organization that promotes education, athletics and career awareness to Revere’s at-risk youth populations. PAL’s programming includes sports tournaments, leagues and community events aimed at providing safe and positive afterschool and summer activities while also establishing a trusting relationship between police and youths. For more information on PAL and its programs, contact Director Kris Oldoni at koldoni143@ gmail.com. The Foundation Trust is a private foundation that implements a unique combination of philanthropy, grantmaking, educational resource development, scholarships, outreach and training to advance inclusivity, overcome adversity and transform trauma worldwide. To learn more, visit www.FoundationTrust. org. nie Palermo. Teddi lived a life full of kindness, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, James “Jamie” P. Mantia II. Teddi is survived by her husband of 67 years, James P. Mantia; daughters Doreen Steele of Revere, Jodi Mantia of Revere, and Deanne Mantia of East Boston; daughterin-law Farrah Forte of Saugus; grandchildren Nicole and Marc Silvestri of Revere, Jennifer and Justin Hill of Winthrop, Chris and Steph Steele of Hingham, BJ and Alex Neil of Salem, NH, Brandon Neil and Danielle Soden of Peabody, Lorenzo, Tia, and Luke Keegan of Saugus; and great grandchildren, Sienna and Saige Silvestri, Isla Hill, Theresa, Lucy, and Emma Steele, Christopher and Cartier Neil and soon-tocome baby boy Neil. Teddi will be remembered for her generous heart, homemade cooking, and being “Grammy” for all who entered her home. In retirement, she could be found at the front SPORTS | FROM Page 15 Caleigh Joyce had two RBIs, and Brianna Miranda doubled and walked twice. Revere tallied 17 hits and 13 walks. Smith led the team with 11 chances in the fi eld, and the defense played error-free ball. Baseball drops tight one to Lynn English Revere baseball fell 6-3 to Lynn English at Fraser Field in Lynn. Domenic Bellia took the loss, allowing one earned run on eight hits over four innings, with fi ve strikeouts. Revere’s defense allowed fi ve unearned runs. Christian Flores, Brendan Sack and Bellia each collected a hit. Sack and George Papalambros drove in one run apiece. Ismael El Gharbi drew two walks as Revere totaled six on the day. Volleyball wins three straight, led by Claudio, Chavez and Dias Revere boys volleyball continued a strong stretch with wins over Malden (3-1) and Chelsea (3-0). desk at Mantia Sisters Dance Academy. Her welcoming smile, strength and generosity touched all who knew her. A visitation was Wednesday, May 14 at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, Revere. A Funeral Mass was held on Thursday at St. Anthony’s Church in Revere. Interment followed at Puritan Lawn Cemetery in Peabody. In lieu of fl owers, we encourage you to donate to a charity close to your heart. The Family would also like to express gratitude to Dr. Temel and her oncology team at MGH and Care Dimensions Hospice Services. Against Malden, key stats included: • Chris “Choc” Chavez — 22 assists, four aces • Larry Claudio — 16 assists, 14 kills • Kawan Dias — 15 kills Against Chelsea, key stats included: • Chavez — 19 assists • Claudio — 10 assists, 10 kills • Juan Perez — 10 kills • Dias — 10 kills Girls tennis picks up back-to-back wins The Revere High School girls tennis team earned a pair of wins over Lynn Classical and Winthrop. On May 7, Revere edged Lynn Classical 3-2: • Genevieve Belmonte won at third singles (6-3, 6-2) • Rachel Sanchez and Cesia Loza won fi rst doubles (5-7, 6-2, 6-1) • Kiara Munguia and Keila Loza won second doubles (6-2, 6-1) On May 8, Revere swept Winthrop 5-0: • Dayna Phan (6-0, 6-2), Erta Ismahili (6-3, 6-1) and Belmonte (6-1, 6-0) won in singles • Sanchez/Loza (6-1, 6-4) and Munguia/Loza (6-0, 6-0) completed the sweep
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