THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023 Page 19 OBITUARIES Arthur K. Guinasso Interment was private. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to St. Jude at https://www.stjude.org. Bernice DeSisto August 31, 1938 - May 25, 2023 Funeral on Wednesday, followed by a funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere. Interment Woodlawn Mausoleum. Carmine A. Colarusso O f Revere passed away peacefully after a long battle with diabetes on Sunday May 28, 2023 at age 59. Born in Boston to Arthur F. and Linda (Benedict) Guinasso. He was the beloved father of the late Travis Guinasso. Dear brother of Kim Garofalo of Miami, and Karin Atsales of Lynnfi eld. Cherished uncle of Domenic Arthur Garofalo, Jimmy Arthur Atsales, and Arianna Linda Atsales. Kerry Walsh his longtime companion was by his side. Arthur was a 1981 Graduate of Revere High School and continued his education at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. He ran AKG Services in addition to working for The City of Revere until his retirement. He was an avid fan of Boston Sports Teams, Led Zeppelin, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Visiting hours were at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, Revere on Wednesday, May 31. Funeral on Thursday followed by a Funeral Mass in St Anthony’s Church, Revere. L ifelong resident of Revere passed away on May 25, 2023 at the age of 84. Born in Revere on August 31, 1938 to the late Albert DeSisto and Josephine (Brunniccini). Dear sister of Paul DeSisto and his husband Scott of Lynn, James DeSisto of Revere, and the late Joseph and Robert DeSisto, and Marie Morris. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Bernice proudly served her country in the United States Airforce. She retired after 20 years of faithful service. She was an administrator for the VA for over 20 years. A Visitation was held on Tuesday May 30 from the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno in Revere. BEACHMONT | FROM Page 1 art center project. But plans are moving forward. As part of the process, the commission is continuing to seek public input on what residents would like to see at the arts center and the city as a whole. The commission has been holding community meetings with the help of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to ensure the plans to bolster the local arts community are inclusive. For those who cannot attend meetings, there is a survey on the commission’s webpage at www. revere.org/boards-and-commissions/public-arts-commission. At their recent meeting in May, the commission turned its attention to fundraising. The Beachmont Fire Station will need extensive renovations before it can open its doors to performances and exhibits. Commission Member Brian Harkins proposed holding a silent online auction that would allow local artists to off er lessons, performances and works of art to bidders. “That would be a great opportunity for local artists to get their work out there,” said Elle Baker, the city’s open space and environmental planner, who has been working with the commission. Harkins also felt it was important to engage the business community in the drive to create the arts center and to hold public events to capture community interest. The commission intends to work with the city to see what resources would be available for such eff orts. New Commission Member Asha Waterhouse, who brings a wealth of public arts experience from his former hometown, Quincy, said “all art starts in the neighborhoods.” While other commission members agreed, they questioned if building a Revere arts community diff ers from the mission of the Public Arts Commission, which was initially launched to promote public art installations, such as murals. The commission had a mural and an artist lined up, but the available space wasn’t adequate. The search is on for new designs and spaces. O f Revere, MA. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving children after a brief illness on May 27, 2023 at the age of 88. Born in Apice, a Province of Benevento, Italy on August 29, 1934 to the late Pompeo and Francesca Colarusso. Carmine married the love of his life in 1960, immigrated to America in 1966 and settled in Revere. He was employed at Forest Hills Cemetery in Jamaica Plain as a groundskeeper and greenhouse attendant for over 33 years. Beloved husband of the late Antonietta (Beatrice) for over 30 years. Loving father of Pompeo, Pellegrino “Pell” and Olina Colarusso of Revere and Frank Colarusso of Ashland. Loving and cherished Nonno (grandfather) of Bradley Colarusso. Dear brother of the late Cristina Beatrice and her husband Filippo of Revere, and Antonio Colarusso & his wife Angelina of Reggio Emilia, Italy. Dear brother-in-law of Carmine Masiello and his late wife Nicolina, Maria Assunta Licciardi and her late husband Frank, Elena Coccimiglio and her late husband Nicola all of Revere, Francesco DiVito and his late wife Angelina of Saugus and the late Michelina Monaco and her husband Pasquale, Antonetta Beatrice, Antonio Beatrice and Angelo Beatrice of Italy. Dear Godfather of the late Lidia Annese of England. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and dear friends. Carmine was a caring and loving husband, father and nonno. A devoted family man, there is no question that he was happiest when surrounded by family. Carmine cherished his wife, children and grandson above all else. Aff ectionate and caring, his love for family knew no bounds, and his selfl ess and generous nature shone through the way he lived his life, always putting others fi rst. Carmine prized and believed in his children and grandson beyond words, never judging and always supporting them with his quiet and unwavering strength, and a reminder to “be number one”. He had an endless AT-LARGE | FROM Page 3 responsible about how we conceive, design, and pay for it. We aren’t doing future generations any favors if we aren’t thinking strategically about how to move forward, and doing so with taxpayers in mind.” In holding city leaders to account, Kelley helped engineer policy changes during the debate over the allowance of the biolab at Suff olk Downs. She said she wants to bring the same approach, that of a concerned citizen with a “neighborhood watch” attitude, across city government. A smarter approach to development, and ensuring that developers adhere to the zoning code written by the people of Revere, will help preserve the city’s neighborhoods. Kelley also believes that Revere’s seniors deserve more respectful treatment from city government, including common courtesy from city offi cials and at public meetings. Revere should be a place where people of all generations and backgrounds can feel comfortable and pursue their dreams. The fi rst person in her family to graduate college, Kelley attended Revere Public Schools and worked her way through both college and law school, receiving degrees from Salem State University and New England School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts state and federal courts. Kelley said her political ideology is “common sense,” a value she fi nds lacking in today’s politics. “Everyone is so busy paying attention to who’s ‘winning’ on TV or on social media that we’ve lost sight of right and wrong,” she said. “I believe extreme points of view on any issue sense of humor, and a smile that could light a room. He was always ready with a joke, trying to make others smile and lift spirits regardless of any personal pain. A humble man, he was grateful for the simple pleasures in life, enjoying and sharing Italian traditions of making wine, Sunday gravy and cooking for loved ones whenever he could. An avid gardener with a remarkable green thumb, he loved to be outdoors, spending as much time as he could cultivating his vegetable and fl ower gardens. There was rarely a plant he could not revive with family and friends always coming to him for advice on how to save a favorite plant. He would walk a mile to come help and support family or friend if asked, never turning away from a request for help. Carmine was a spiritual man, a devoted parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church, and watched Catholic TV mass every day when unable to attend in person. There are no words to express this incredible loss. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him. A Visitation was held in the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons ~ Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere Street, Revere on Thursday, June 1, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, June 2, 2023 at 10:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 250 Revere Street, Revere at 11:00 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment in Holy Cross Mausoleum. lead to division and shut down lines of communication.” Kelley said her campaign will work with Massachusetts-based CK Strategies as General Consultant, a fi rm that has worked for former U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh during both of his winning Boston mayoral runs, and for the State Police Association of Massachusetts and the Mass. Housing Coalition, among others. To learn more about Kelley’s campaign, please visit KelleyForRevere.com. Michelle looks forward to the opportunity to speak to residents. Attorneys at Law 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq.
20 Publizr Home