THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2024 Page 7 OBITUARIES Gloria (Masucci) Marotta O f Revere. Aff ectionately known to many as “Darlin,” passed away on July 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, 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-in-law, Jennifer Santaniello; her greatgrandchildren, Hayden and Jackson Santaniello; her sisterin-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. 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, 2024 followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to LLS (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society), Donor Services, P.O. Box 22324, New York, NY 10087 or at www.lls.org. Grace Ippolito O f Revere. Died peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers following a long illness. She just celebrated her 84th birthday on July 2nd. Grace was born in East Boston to her late parents, Vincenzo James Danna & Josephine R. (Spitaleri) Danna. She was one of three children who were raised and educated in Everett. Grace was an alumna of Everett High School Class of 1957. Due to her intellect, she was double promoted and graduated at 16 years old. Grace was married in 1961 to her loving and loyal husband Giovanni Ippolito. The couple remained in Everett, then eventually settled in Revere. She was a very loving and proud mother of her two daughters, Lisa and Grace JoAnn. Grace made her home beautiful and provided her family with an abundance of love and happy memories. She later returned to the workforce when her children were of age and was a Legal Secretary. Her career spanned over 25 years of professional and devoted service. During this time, she also welcomed her fi ve grandchildren and fi ve great grandchildren. Grace traveled extensively with her husband and family. She especially enjoyed taking cruises. Grace and her close friends enjoyed planning Halloween parties for their children and neighbors. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting. As an avid animal lover, She extended that love to her cats. Her happiest moments were spent entertaining her family for holidays, showcasing her famous baklava dessert. She is the beloved wife of 63 years to Giovanni “John” Ippolito of Revere, the loving mother of Lisa Cautillo & her husband Carmine of Winthrop and Grace J. Ippolito —Mondello of Revere & her late husband Michael Mondello. She is the dear sister of Barbara Cardarelli & her husband Leonard of Tewksbury and Nancy D’Anna of Revere. She is the cherished grandmother of Anthony Petrola & his wife Megan, Adriana Grimaldi and her husband Luca, Casandra Petrola, James CauGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only:Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & W Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook!Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! tillo & his wife Ashley and Leah Cautillo. She is the treasured great grandmother of Audrina and Briana Petrola, Vincenzo and Dante Grimaldi, and Amara Cautillo. Also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to her favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN. 38105 Family & friends were invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, July 31st in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. A funeral was conducted from the funeral home on Thursday followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua church, Revere. Entombment will immediately follow in Holy Cross Community Mausoleum, Malden. www.810bargrille.com
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