Page 14 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025 OBITUARIES John J. “Jack” Murphy, Sr. nis and Margaret Sealey. The brother in law of Roberta Callinan and her husband Ernest, George and the late Carole Sargent and Richard Sargent and his companion Karen Steed. He is also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Family and friends were invitO Revere. Who passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4th, at MGH in Boston. He was 83 years old. John was born in Chelsea on February 3, 1942. He was the son of the late William G. and Isabella (Walls) Murphy. John was raised in Chelsea and received his education from St. Rose High School in Chelsea. Shortly after high school, John met and married the love of life, Mary “Honey”, on May 27, 1962. Together they moved to Revere to begin and raise their family. John began working for Biltrite Corporation as a production scheduler. His career spanned for over 40 years until the time of his retirement in 2005. John was a lifelong member of the Beachmont Yacht club, where he built many friendships over the years. He also enjoyed sports and was an avid Boston Bruins fan. Most importantly, John was a devoted family man and took pride in caring for those he loved. He was a proud grandfather and cherished the time spent with his grandchildren. John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. John is the loving husband of Mary “Honey” (Sargent) Murphy with whom he spent 63 years of marriage. The loving father of John, Jr., and his wife Kellie-Lyn of Winthrop and Kathleen O’Donnell and her husband Jimmy of Revere. The adored grandfather of James O’Donnell III, Madison-Lyn Murphy and Katie O’Donnell. The dear brother of William Murphy, Patricia Murphy, Mary Murphy Wilson and her husband Buddy, Helena de Shared to attend Visiting Hours on Wednesday, October 8th, from in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. His Funeral Service was held in the funeral home on Wednesday p.m. (Noon) Interment followed in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Donations may be made in John’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 320 Nevada St., Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460. (www.alz.org) Josephine (Catalano) Gagliardi fi eld Beach, Fl enjoying family and friends. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing and cooking meals for her family and loved ones. Her love was expressed through her cooking. Her greatest joy was becoming a grandmother and great grandmother. Her beloved husband Anthony passed away in 2005 and shorty thereafter, she took residence with her daughter in Boxford and she enjoyed happily living together as a family. She is the beloved wife of the late Anthony Gagliardi. Devoted mother of Donna Vaccari and her husband William of Winchester, Caryn White and her husband Richard of Plymouth and Lynn Williamson and her husband Robert of Boxford. Cherished grandmother of William Vaccari and his wife Melissa, Joseph Vaccari and his wife Lauren, Erin McCosh and her husband Daniel, Kelley White, Stephen White and his wife Christina, Robert Williamson and his wife Julia, and Derek Williamson. Adored great grandmother of William III, Ava, Joey, Thomas, Owen, Anthony, Domenic, Emily, Stella, Bobby III, Josie, Abby and Cami. Dear sister of the late Manny, Mary, Phyllis, Rose, Joe, Angelo, Angie, Francis, Bobby and Dolly. P assed away peacefully on October 4th at 104 years of age. Josephine was born and raised in East Boston and was the daughter of Giuseppe and Francesca (Zaggarella) Catalano. She was educated in East Boston and attended East Boston High School. Josephine would soon move to Revere where she remained a longtime resident. She married Anthony Gagliardi, and the couple raised their family in Revere. She and her husband were inseparable and would spend every Saturday night ballroom dancing together. Aside from being a devoted wife and mother, Josephine entered the workforce and she worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for over 20 years, retiring as supervisor of the claims department in the early 1990s. She enjoyed her retirement and during the winter months, she resided with her husband in DeerShe was the special aunt and “second mother” to Raymond, Ronnie, Randy and Darlene DeRosa. Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, October 10th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere. Her Funeral will begin from the Funeral Home on Saturday, October 11th at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Victor Morales O f Revere. Passed away on October 2, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 59. Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on September 28, 1966, to Felix Morales and Carmen (Cabrera). Victor was a beacon of love and courage, generously giving of himself to all who knew him. Fire Prevention Week | FROM Page 8 BUY only listed products Victor’s professional life was spent in sales at Fire Element, where his vibrant personality and keen business acumen made him a beloved fi gure. But it was his personal life, his dedication to the youth of Chelsea, where his generosity and courage shone the brightest. A mentor and friend to many, Victor’s selfl ess spirit touched countless lives, leaving an indelible mark on the community. His infl uence continues to be felt, as those he mentored have grown and still visit him, carrying forward the lessons he imparted. He was soulmate to his beloved wife Yolanda Marfissi who were best friends since 1984. A cherished and proud father to Joelle Morales. Dear brother of Luis Morales and his wife Yvian Rosario de Morales and their son Gabriel, Felix Morales and his wife Shonda and their daughters Analisa and Ava, Omar Morales, George Garcia and his wife Cecilia and their sons George Omar and Isreal, Carmensita Morales Jackson, and the late Carlos Morales and his surviving wife Nuris Morales and their children Tyena and Carlos. Also survived by his niece Ajelina Henehan and her husband Isai Sanchez and their children Juliana and Adelina. Also leaves behind his adored dog Koda who will miss his 2 plus hour walks. He enriched their lives and the lives of all those he encountered with his boundless love, courage, and generosity. Funeral from the Paul Buonfi glio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, Revere on Thursday, October 9, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere. Interment Puritan Lawn Memorial Park. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or at www. donate.cancer.org. • When buying a product that uses a lithiumion battery, take time to research it. Look for a stamp from a nationally recognized testing lab on the packaging and product, which means that it meets established safety standards. • Many products sold online and in stores might not meet safety standards and could increase the risk of fi re. CHARGE devices safely • Always use the cables that come with the product to charge it; charge the device in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. • If you need a new charger, buy one from the manufacturer or one that the manufacturer has approved. • Charge your device on a hard surface. Don’t charge it under a pillow or on a bed or a couch. This could cause a fi re. • Don’t overcharge your device. Unplug it or remove the battery when it’s fully charged. DISPOSE OF/ RECYCLE batteries responsibly • Don’t throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash or regular recycling bins, because they could catch fi re. • Recycling your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location is the best way to dispose of them. Visit www.call2recycle.org to fi nd a recycling spot near you. Fire Prevention Week is celebrated throughout North America every October and is the oldest U.S. public health observance on record. For more Fire Prevention Week | SEE Page 15
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