THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024 Page 17 OBITUARIES Charles J. Martarano, Jr. O f Revere. Passed away on July 22nd at 81 years of age. Born in Boston, he was the son of Charles J. and Celeste (Leone) Martarano. He attended schools in East Boston and was a graduate of East Boston High School. Charles then enlisted in the United States Army and served honorably during the Vietnam Era. He and his wife Christina would have celebrated their anniversary of 35 years in October, and they have resided in Revere since 1994. Charles worked for over 40 years for the State of Massachusetts as a clerk in the state bookstore for the Secretary of State William F. Galvin and during that time he also worked part time as a cab driver. After retirement, Charlie continued to keep busy, and more recently he worked for Auto Parts International. Charles was a family man, devoted to his wife, his son and grandchildren. He loved being surrounded by his family and enjoyed going to numerous concerts with his son Jay. He was devoted to his role as “Grandpa Charlie” and was very proud of his grandchildren. He loved to cook and to socialize. He always had a good joke and made his presence known by always lighting up a room whenever he entered. Charles also loved animals and he adored being with his faithful canine companion, Banjo, who was most loyal to him and misses him dearly. He is the beloved husband of Christina M. (Calabruso) Martarano of Revere. Devoted father of Jay Martarano and his wife Filomena of Peabody and he is the cherished grandfather of Jason Martarano and Vanessa Martarano, both of Peabody. He is also lovingly survived by his aunts; Lucy Chiarello and Rose Abaid, his cousins; Michael Chiesa and his wife Sandy, his canine companion, “Banjo” and several other cousins. Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, July 26th beginning 10:00 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Church, 133 Beach St., Revere at 12:00 p.m., followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Gloria (Masucci) Marotta O f Revere. Affectionately known to many as “Darlin,” passed away on July 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, Gloria’s legacy lives on in the hearts of those she loved. A Visitation was held at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 24 followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to LLS (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society), Donor Services, P.O. Box 22324, New York, NY 10087 or at www.lls.org. family, and devotion. She was born in Boston, MA, on December 23, 1926, to the late Joseph Masucci and Marie (Fazio). Gloria spent many years as a dedicated secretary in the insurance business. Yet it was her role as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that truly defi ned her. Gloria loved to cook; the aroma of the foods she prepared (especially her homemade meatballs!) frequently filled the air. She was loving, kind, giving, and good-natured. Her family was her greatest joy, her children and grandchildren the center of her universe. Gloria is survived by her beloved daughters, Diane Santaniello and Jan Iascone; her son-in-law, Daniel Iascone; her grandsons, Alex Iascone and Frankie and Nicky Santaniello; her granddaughter-inlaw, Jennifer Santaniello; her great-grandchildren, Hayden and Jackson Santaniello; her sister-in-law, Ines Simonelli; and her brother-in-law, Al DeFeo, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Gloria was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Salvatore Marotta; her cherished daughter, Donna Marie; her brothers, Alexander and Peter Masucci. sonal life, touching the lives of many with his supportive nature and warm heart. Billy proudly served his country in the United States Army. William’s dedication to his work William A. DiSisto was evident in his long and fruitful career with the United States Postal Service, where he held the influential position of Supervisor. His commitment, diligence, and hard work led to him retiring honorably from the service. However, his service did not stop there. With his love for sports and the local community, William worked as an usher at Fenway Park for 22 years and at the Boston Garden, an experience he cherished deeply. These roles allowed him to engage with people and make countless friends, further highlighting his warm, welcoming, and engaging personality. Beyond his professional life, O F Revere. A thoughtful soul and loving pillar of the Revere community, passed away at the age of 80. Born on September 11, 1943, in Revere, William remained a lifelong resident of the city he held dear. He was the loving son of the late Donato DiSisto and Mary (Morechi), and dear brother of the late Annette LaMarca and her late husband Alphonse LaMarca. A man of service and dedication, William shined brightly in his career and perLocal students earn spring 2024 REVERETV | FROM Page 4 Dean’s List at UMass Amherst U Mass Amherst was pleased to announce that the following Revere residents were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester. In order to qualify, an undergraduate student must receive a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4-point scale. Adianna Victoria Barrett Sydney Elise Ciano Jimmy Luis Dubon Aya Aya Elkawakibi Jonathan Graciano Fula Julian Angelo Goglia Adriana Bianca Harrison Mariana Jaramillo Parker Daisy Legere Lynberlee Leng Eve Lyn Lescovitz William Ly Luz Juliana Marquez Emanuelle Cristina Menezes Jaeron Valera Mercado Anh Thy Thien Nguyen Lilly Champoux Olson Cindy Pham Frankie Michael Pimental Gia Laureen Polci Sarah E. Rashid Milton Xavier Rios Michael Joseph Roncevich Anas Sbai Jenipher Batista Silva Menold Sinani Adriana Nicole Velasco Isabella Renee Veraldi at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net call he Adv ca For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Nete Newspapers spapers kitchen studio once again for another episode of “Fabulous Foods.” In this episode, Victoria is joined by a special guest, Marissa, who owns a mother/daughter business, Daumos Boutique in Dorchester, Mass. Together, they prepare some tasty Cape Verdean dishes. Follow along as this plays on the Community Channel or watch at your own pace on YouTube. Prepare for an exciting food journey! The City of Revere collaborated with local community members Las Parceritas for a celebration of Colombia’s Independence Day last week. The event started with a ceremonial fl ag raising in front of City Hall folWilliam was a beacon of love and support in his family. He was an adored uncle to Loreena LaMarca-Celona and her late husband James, Michael LaMarca, and Alfred LaMarca. He was also a cherished greatuncle to Meghann Celona-Sullivan and her husband Timothy, and a caring great-great uncle to Christopher and Logan Sullivan. His love, kindness, and thoughtful nature will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his legacy will forever live on in their hearts. A Visitation will be held at the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere St., Revere on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 from 9:00am to 10:30am followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Private Interment. lowed by an open celebration at McMackin Veterans Memorial Park/American Legion. RevereTV streamed this event live on the Community Channel, where it is now replaying over the next few weeks. The fl ag raising ceremony is also posted to RevereTV’s YouTube channel. The Revere City Council met on July 22. You can watch replays of this meeting and many others now playing on RTV GOV. Along with the City Council, you will see the latest from the License Commission, Traffi c Commission, Legislative Affairs Sub-Committee, Zoning Board of Appeals and Revere Board of Health. All meetings stream live on RTV GOV and YouTube and then replay in the weeks following each meeting.
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