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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023 OBITUARIES Page 19 Estelle (Goodfriend) DeRosa ly dogs and cats. She enjoyed playing crossword puzzles and word search. Visiting hours were held in the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, Revere on Thursday, May 18th followed by a prayer service. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Louis M. “Louie” Coiro O f Revere, formerly of Brooklyn NY. Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 15, 2023, she was 95. Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Issac and Sarah (Rosenberg)Goodfriend. Estelle was one of fi ve daughters. She graduated high school and shortly after by chance met the love of her life, Joseph DeRosa, at Coney Island. After Joseph served in the military, they married and settled in Revere to start their family. Estelle worked many years for Almy’s at Northgate Shopping Plaza. She is the beloved wife of the late Joseph DeRosa. Devoted mother of Robert DeRosa of Revere, and Andrew DeRosa and his wife Barbara of Lynnfi eld. Cherished grandmother of Janine, Maria, Danielle, Mariah and great-grandchildren Leland, Jacob,Stevie, and Claire. Dear sister of the late Anna, Frances, Helen, and Sylvia. Also survived by her niece Rhoda Kraus as well as many other loving nieces and nephews. Estelle Loved animals, especialHOUSES | FROM Page 1 family homes, townhouses and senior housing. He said the goal is to provide housing for diff erent people at diff erent points in their lives. However, O’Brien said city offi cials have stressed that Suffolk Downs must be a true mixed-use site with retail and commercial space. He said the company has been involved with $350 million in infrastructure improvements that will make Suff olk Downs a destination for the general public. Some of that work has been improvements to roads. O’Brien said Winthrop Avenue will be a place where vehicles can pass on both sides. He also said there will be improved bus pull off s in Beachmont Square. There will also be traffi c fl ow improvements on Revere Beach Parkway that will begin this summer but will be done in segments to avoid disruptions. O’Brien did mention that many of the roads are MassDOT roads and HYM has limited say about what work can be done. O’Brien said residents may have noticed dirt being moved around the site. He said HYM has been trucking in clean soil from around the state to Louis was an autobody specialist and a mechanic. He was a car enthusiast, Louie loved working on Cars and driving around in his Corvette. A Visitation was held at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, Revere on Sunday May 14th. Relatives and friends were kindly invited. A Funeral Service was held on Monday in the Funeral Home followed by a Graveside prayer in Holy Cross Cemetery Mary (Mariani) Stellato with whom she held hands in marriage for 47 years, from 1955 until his passing in 2002. Devoted mother of John Stellato and his wife, Julene (Penner) Stellato, and Stephen Stellato and his partner, Vicki Tsarfi n, and cherished Nonni to Matthew, Karinn, and Zachary Stellato, she basked in the presence of her children and grandchildren like they were the sun. She is survived by her precious sister, Emily (Mariani) D’Amico, who was her closest friend in life, Emily’s daughter Carolyn D’Amico, who was like a daughter to Mary, and numerous other treasured nieces and nephews. After initially living in East Boslifelong Revere resident. Passed away on May 11,2023 at age 71. Beloved son of the late Anthony and Mary (Prizio) Coiro. Devoted husband of 32 years to Patricia (Joyce) Coiro. Loving father of Louis Coiro, Jr. of Salem, Kevin Coiro and his wife Amy of North Reading, Patrick and his wife Anna of Seattle WA, and Mary Coiro of Revere. Dear brother of Andrew, Michael, Joseph, Connie Ennamorati, Maria Messina, and Anthony. Loving grandfather of Ava Coiro, Freya Jane Joyce and the late Sydney Coiro. Cherished “Uncle Louie” to many loving nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his loyal dog, Marsha. A O f Revere. Passed away peacefully in the presence of her adoring family on Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was 95 years old. Mary was born on January 25, 1928, the 10th of 12 children raised in East Boston by her late parents, Sabatino Mariani and Carina (DiBennedetto) Mariani (both originally from Pescara, Italy). She was the beloved wife of Alfred Stellato (of East Boston), use on road construction, and he assured the audience that all soil being used is clean. O’Brien said HYM is also making signifi cant improvements to Route 1, including adding a lane. One member of the audience raised concerns about traffic being diverted onto city roads. O’Brien said HYM has planned transportation improvements throughout, including $25 million to improve the MBTA Blue Line. Members of the audience were concerned about traffi c fl ow on city streets, particularly on Sewall and Harris Streets. O’Brien said a separate meeting would be the best way to address concerns from neighborhoods that worry they will be inundated with traffi c. O’Brien noted several times that there will be 40 acres o f open space for all to use. He said the infrastructure work included a water fi ltration system under the open space that can hold water that will fl ow out to the ocean. The project labor agreement was also part of the update. O’Brien said workers on the site are members of Boston Building Trades and are all union members with training and experience. He talked about HYM’s ton and Tewksbury, Mary and Alfred moved into their Revere home in 1960, where they built their life together and, through adoption, jubilantly welcomed their sons (whom they called their “blessings from God”). They enjoyed hosting family gatherings and backyard barbeques. Thanks to Stephen and Vicki who tenderly cared for her, Mary was able to live out her years in her Revere home until the fi nal few days, which she spent in the beautiful sanctuary of Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, MA. Mary’s life was about family and her strong faith. Aff ectionate, loving, and expressive, she never missed a chance to say, “I love you, Darling” and “Thank you, Jesus!” for health and family. She viewed her role as a mother as her greatest achievement. hope to expand the workforce with people from Revere. He said HYM held a job fair a couple months ago and about 200 people attended. “Many of those people are on the site now working,” said O’Brien. “We want to make sure these jobs go to people in the community.” O’Brien was asked about improvements to Beachmont Square, which residents feel they deserve since they will be hit with new waves of traffi c. O’Brien said HYM envisions Winthrop Avenue as a boulevard. Telephone poles will be removed and wiring will go underground. Sidewalks will be widened and there will be two rows of street trees. One member of the audience asked about where the children who live in the 10,000 residential units will go to school since Beachmont Elementary is already bursting at the seams. O’Brien said half of the square footage of the project that is located in Revere will be commercial property. The majority of residential units are in Boston and children will attend Boston schools. O’Brien acknowledged there is more to talk about and suggested the next meeting be held at Suff olk Downs in a larger, more comfortable room, with refreshments. She cherished and believed in her boys beyond words, never judging and always supporting them. Known for impeccable penmanship, exceptional memory, cutting-edge health regimens, and the colorful names she reserved for inept drivers, Mary marched through her 95 years with joy and stamina, and supported her family members with quiet and unwavering strength. In order to care for younger siblings when her mother was sick, Mary discontinued formal education at the beginning of high school. As a teen and through most of her adult life, she worked factory jobs, making airplane parts for Raytheon during WWII and chocolates at Brigham’s, among other roles. Just under fi ve feet tall on her tallest day, Mary was perky, feisty, and hilarious. What she lacked in height, she more than made up for in vivacious spirit. She loved her Bingo nights with friends, which were especially fun on the rare occasions she came home a big winner. Her number one wish for the world was for “more kindness.” Mary will be dearly missed by all who loved her. The family will gather at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park for a graveside service Friday, May 19, 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary’s memory to Dana Farber Cancer Institute by visiting www.dana-farber.org or calling 1-800-52-JIMMY. FUN-damental Basketball Camp Open to boys and girls in local area T he FUN-damental Basketball Camp, which is open to boys and girls in local area cities and towns, will be held from July 17 to July 21, 2023, at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center (59 Summer St. in Everett). The camp will be held between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for boys and girls entering grades 3-8 as of this September. The cost of the camp is $100. The purpose of the camp is: • To provide all campers with the fundamental tools to help them become better basketball players • To create a positive atmosphere where the camper will learn and have fun at the same time • To instill the spirit of the game into all campers, and inspire them to continue playing the game either competitively or just for fun Each camper, who will receive a T-shirt and certifi - cate, will participate in various drills, scrimmages and individual contests. Special guests will speak and share their personal basketball tips. An awards ceremony will take place on the last day of the camp, and parents and friends are welcome to attend. Tony Ferullo, boys’ varsity basketball coach at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden, will be the Director of the camp. For more information about the FUN-damental Basketball Camp, please contact Ferullo at 857-312-7002 or tferullo@suff olk.edu.

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