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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025 Page 17 OBITUARIES Christine (Mingolla) Catinazzo Her love for her family, especially her grandkids, was her guiding light and her utmost joy. Her legacy of love, support, and thoughtfulness will continue through the lives of her family and friends. Visitation was held on SunO f Revere. Passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 10, at the age of 80. Born in Cambridge on April 8, 1945, to the late Thomas Mingolla and Phyliss (Maniscalco). Beloved wife of 59 years to the late Robert Catinazzo Sr. She was a woman of remarkable spirit and an embodiment of love, warmth, and resilience. Christine’s infectious spirit and her passion for life were evident in her various pursuits. She was employed in a school cafeteria for the Revere Public School Department, a job she loved because of the interaction with children it involved. Her pastimes included playing bingo, enjoying the occasional weekend at the casino, and taking trips to Aruba. She had a special affection for Christmas Eve, which she loved to host and cook for, spreading cheer and creating lasting memories. She was a beacon of support for her family and friends, and her thoughtful ways touched the lives of many. Christine was a devoted mother to Robert “Bobby” Catinazzo Jr. and his wife Caroline of Saugus, Diane Catinazzo-Lezenski of Revere, and Tom Catinazzo and his wife Kristina of Lynnfield. Cherished grandmother of Kristina, Cameron, Sophia, and Lila. Dear sister of Phyliss Larsen and her husband James of NV, and the late Joanne Mingolla. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her life was a testament to the adage that “the love of a family is life’s greatest blessing,” which she treasured deeply. day, July 13 at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons Funeral Home Revere. Funeral and a Prayer Service was held in the Funeral Home on Monday. Private Interment. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Care Dimensions (Kaplan Family Hospice), Ste. B-102, 75 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA 01923 or at www.caredimensions.org. Joanne E. Licata lifelong resident of Revere, passed away on July 13, at the age of 64, after multiple courageous battles with cancer. Born in Winthrop, Massachusetts, on March 21, 1961, she was the cherished daughter of the late Rita M. (Leslie) and Robert A. Long, Sr. Joanne was the beloved wife of Thomas of Revere, with whom she shared 42 wonderful years of marriage. She was the devoted mother of Ryan Licata and Paige Licata, and the loving “dog mom” to their nineyear-old pup, Patches. Joanne was the dear sisA ter of Russell Long; Janis Halloran and her husband, Paul; and the late Robert A. Long Jr. and his wife, Gail. She is also lovingly survived by her nieces and nephews: Alexis Keane, Adrienne Davies, Christopher Long, Andrea Bettencourt, Greg Licata, Andrea Cordray, Kevin Long, Scott Licata, Jason & Justin DeFilippo. A longtime employee of Revere Public Schools, Joanne dedicated herself to serving her community and cherished the many friendships, meaningful relationships, and special memories she made throughout her years. Joanne had a deep love for life and found her greatest joy in the simple, beautiful moments spent with the people she loved most. She especially loved spending time up at the lake with family and lifelong friends, playing cards late into the night, and relaxing on the porch, savoring each sunset and each laugh. A passionate Boston sports fan, she loved cheering on the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins, often sending morning text reminders to her family about game times. She was happiest when surrounded by Ryan, Paige, and Tom, and treasured every moment spent with her close, lifelong friends. Whether she was sharing stories and laughter, hosting gatherings, or simply enjoying quiet time together, Joanne had a remarkable way of making every occasion feel special. Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, July 20th, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals 262 Beach St. Revere. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday, July 21st, 2025, beginning at 9 am followed by a Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church 250 Revere St. Revere. Interment will immediately follow in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Peabody. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made in Joanne’s memory to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741. José “Joe” Pinheiro raised and educated in Portugal and later married the love of his life, Maria Silveira, on May 27, 1958. The following year, they journeyed to the United States, settling in East Boston, where they began building a life and family together. Joe began working for the New England Casket Company in East Boston, where he was employed for over 40 years as a casket buff er, a role in which he took great pride in. In 1976, Joe and his family moved to Revere, where he was proud of the home he built, and was especially proud of his beautiful garden. He also had a passion for woodworking and was known for his ability to fi x or repair anything, always doing it his way. Joe was a former member of the Holy Ghost Society of St. John’s Portuguese Church in East Boston and a member of the U.S. Steelworkers Union. He was a devoted family man who provided for his loved ones and shared his deep affection and pride with them. He is the beloved husband of 67 years to Maria D. Pinheiro of Revere. The loving father of Eloise M. “Ellie” Bolen and her husband Bruce of Revere, and the late Joseph Pinheiro. Cherished grandfather of Courtney M. Bolen of Revere, and Melissa R. Archibald and her husband Paul of Plymouth. He is the adored great-grandfather of Christian M. Holley of Revere. He is the dear brother of the late Maria Natalia Freitas and Manuel Freitas. He is also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. Family and friends are reO f Revere. Passed away at his home on Saturday, July 12th, following a period of declining health. He was 93 years old. Joe was born on March 1, 1932, in Faial, Azores, Portugal. He was the son of the late José De Freitas and Maria Glidmina de Terra Pinheiro. He was spectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, July 15th, from the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. A funeral was conducted on Wednesday, from the funeral home. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett lieu of fl owers, remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or at www.diabetes.org. BBB Scam Alert: Rental cons cash in on stressed out movers I f you are considering a move and need to rent, watch out for a new twist on fake rental ads. According to multiple Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker reports, scammers use fake tenant credit checks to trick potential renters into compromising sensitive personal information. How the scam works: You fi nd a good deal on an apartment while browsing rental listings online. When you call the number to inquire, the owner asks you to complete a credit check before you can see the place. If you agree, they’ll send you a link to a website where you can get the credit check done. The website might look professional, but it’s all part of a scam. After you enter your sensitive information and pay for the credit check, the “landlord” will disappear. Your credit card information could be compromised, and you could even be at risk for identity theft. One consumer in California reported paying for the credit check as part of the application, then tried to cancel after they “put all of our personal information on there… there is no phone number on a form to request for someone to contact you and no one ever does.” They lost $100, had to cancel their card and are now worried about identity theft. Another consumer in Connecticut reported that they fi lled out the application and paid, but “No credit check was made until after 35 days after I called [,] email [ed] and texted numerous times regarding my refund for service not provided… lesson learned I will always look at reviews as if I did, I would not have lost my $100…” — again, leave the name out since we never know if the scammer is spoofi ng a name. Another consumer reported the following experience: “I gave my name, address, and social security number to obtain my credit score from this website. I was asked to take a screenshot of my score and send it to the same address that emailed me the link. Afterward, I was sent an email with a showing time, but the house number was not listed on this email or on the listing on Craigslist.” Afterward, BBB Scam Alert | SEE Page 21

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