THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2023 Page 17 Raffaele G. Rizzo OBITUARIES Family & friends were invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, December 12th in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere followed by entombment in Woodlawn Cemetery - Versailles Mausoleum, Everett. Please OMIT flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. 17 Fl., Chicago, IL 60601. Anthony Capano O f Revere. Died on Saturday, December 9th at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers following a brief battle with prostate cancer. He was 94 years old. Raff aele was born in his native land of Chiusano, San Domenico, Italy. It was there he was born & raised along with his eight brothers and sisters. He was educated there and he also, like many of his generation, had a tremendous work ethic. Raff aele, worked as a train engineer for the railroad in Switzerland, being away for many months at a time. During this time, he married his wife, Maria G. (DiPierro) and had a daughter & son while in Italy. Raff aele, had decided to make a change and moved to the United States in 1966, landing in Boston’s North End, then moving to Revere in 1977. Raffaele worked as a butcher at Rodman’s in Boston for over 10 years before retiring. He enjoyed being surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren, nothing mattered more to him than family. He was also a very good handy man repairing or replacing anything that needed to be fi xed. His passion was his garden. He loved growing vegetables, fruits and plants. His family always got to enjoy his harvest each year. He is the beloved husband of the late Maria G. (DiPierro) Rizzo of 59 years. Loving father of Antonietta Picardi & her husband Robert & Ermelindo “Lenny” Rizzo & his wife Maria, all of Revere. Cherished nonno of Amy Salvati & husband Joseph of Salisbury, Robert A. Picardi, Anthony Rizzo, Johnny Rizzo & Linda (Rizzo) Fillion & husband David all of Revere and the late Raff aele “Ralph” Rizzo & his wife Melissa Rizzo of Revere. Adored great nonno of Julian, Mia, Melinda, Jeannett, Julia, Ava, Dylan, Ryder, Dear brother of Ermelindo Rizzo of Italy & 7 late brothers & sisters. took great pride in his plantings. Anthony cherished his three grandchildren and was loyal and dedicated to visiting them every Sunday for the last 17 years. Family and friends gathered to honor and remember Anthony on Saturday December 9 at Buonfi glio Funeral Home, Revere. A funeral mass followed at St. Anthony’s Church and burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden, Ma. Giuseppa (Viola) Cunsolo How to Ease the Winter Blues Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about seasonal aff ective disorder? I’ve always disliked winter, but since I retired and am home a lot more, the gray, cold winter months make me feel really blue. Sad Sam Dear Sam, If you get depressed in the winter but feel better in spring and summer, you may indeed have seasonal aff ective disorder, or SAD, a wintertime depression that aff ects roughly 5 percent of Americans. In most cases, SAD is relatO O f Reve re. Died peacefully on December 4, 2023 at his home. He is survived by his daughter Donna (Capano) Wells and her husband Richard Wells of Chester, N.H., his son Anthony Capano jr. and his wife Sandra of Concord, MA., and his son Michael Capano and his wife Jaime of Derry, N.H. along with many nieces and nephews and friends. He was a loving grandfather “Papa” to Ariana M. Capano, Jordan A. Capano, and Brody M. Capano. Anthony was pre deceased by his late wife Angelina (Spinale) Capano and his parents Luigi and Rosaria Capano. As well as a loving brother of the late Connie Pantano, Eugenia Russo and Albert Capano. Anthony was born on June 19, 1935. He was a lifelong resident of Revere. After attending Revere schools, Anthony enlisted in the Navy. He traveled the world aboard aircraft carriers. He still would talk about his Navy days with great wonder and appreciation. Anthony then came home to reside in Revere for the rest of his life. He was a proud member of Teamsters, Local 25. He lived close to Revere Beach and loved long walks on the shore. Anthony also loved woodworking. He enjoyed building models with intricate detail. Many of which he made for his children. He also loved his flower gardens and f Revere, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, December 9th, she recently celebrated her 82nd birthday on December 4th. Giuseppa was born on December 4, 1941. Together with her husband, they moved from Pietraperzia to East Boston in 1973 and fi nally to Revere in 1995. She lived her life devoted to her family, who were always her top priority. Giuseppa is the beloved wife of the late Rocco Cunsolo. The loving mother of Vincenzo Cunsolo (Son) & wife Viviana (daughter in law) of Peabody, Michele Cunsolo (Son) & Giuseppe Cunsolo (Son) both of Casale, Italy, & Filippo Cunsolo (Son) of Revere. Cherished grandmother of Rocco Cunsolo of Revere, Vincenzo Cunsolo & wife Maria of Somerville, and the late Rocco Cunsolo. Dear sister of Maria Viola, Sara Viola, and Calogero “Lillo” Viola, all of Italy and the late Salvatore Viola, late Concetta Viola, late Vincenza Salvaggio, & late Fillipo Viola. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, & grandnephews, in the United States & Italy. Family & friends were invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, December 13th in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. A funeral was conducted from the funeral home on Thursday, December 14th, followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere. Interment followed in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma ed to the loss of sunlight in the winter months. Reduced sunlight can upset natural sleepwake cycles and other circadian rhythms that can aff ect the body. It can also cause a drop in the brain chemical serotonin, which aff ects mood, and can increase the levels of the hormone melatonin, which can make you feel more tired and lethargic. If you think you may have SAD, a trip to your doctor’s offi ce is the best way to diagnose it or you can take a SAD “selfassessment” test at the Center for Environmental Therapeutics website at CET.org/assessments. If you fi nd that you have SAD, here are several treatment options and remedies that can help. Light therapy: The most effective treatment for SAD is sitting in front of a specialized light therapy box for 20 to 30 minutes a day, within the fi rst hour of waking up in the morning. Light therapy mimics outdoor light to cause a change in brain chemicals linked to mood. While you can buy a light box without a prescription, it’s best to use it under the guidance of a health care provider and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Most health insurance plans do not cover the cost. The best light therapy lamps provide 10,000 lux of illumination, many times stronger than typical indoor light, and have a diff user screen that fi lters out ultraviolet rays and projects downward toward the eyes. Some top-rated light therapy products include the Carex Day-Light Classic Plus Bright Lamp ($145); Northern Light Technology Boxelite-OS ($205); and the budget friendly Verilux HappyLight Luxe ($70), all of which are available at Amazon.com. Cognitive behavioral therapy: Even though SAD is considered to be a biological problem, identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns can help alleviate symptoms too. To help you with this, choose a therapist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and who has experience in treating SAD. To locate someone in your area, Psychology Today off ers a search tool at PsychologyToday.com/ us/therapists/cognitive-behavioral-cbt. Antidepressants: Some people with SAD benefi t from antidepressant treatments too. Some proven medications to ask your doctor about are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and the extended-release antidepressant bupropion. But keep in mind that it may take several weeks to notice full benefits from an antidepressant. In addition, you may have to try diff erent medications before you fi nd one that works well for you and has the fewest side eff ects. Lifestyle remedies: Some other things you can do to help alleviate your SAD symptoms include making your environment sunnier and brighter. So, open up your blinds, sit closer to bright windows and get outside as much as you can. Even on cold or cloudy days, outdoor light can help, especially if you spend some time outside within two hours of getting up in the morning. Moderate exercise such as walking, swimming, yoga and even tai chi can also help alleviate SAD symptoms, as can social activities. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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