THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 Page 21 OBITUARY Joan Francis DeNofrio t is with profound sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Joan DeNofrio on December 14. Joan was a woman of immense strength, a dedicated family woman, and a passionate sports enthusiast. Born in Boston to Nicola and Rose Montanaro, Joan spent 90 vibrant years in Revere, a city she deeply loved and proudly called home. Joan graduated from Revere High School in 1947 and remained a cherished and active member of the Revere community for decades. She took great pride in her Italian heritage and the beloved city where she spent nearly her entire life. Her spirit and generosity touched the lives of many in Revere, and she nurtured lifelong friendships, especially with her classmates from Revere High School and fellow members of the Revere Women’s Club. I Joan found her soulmate in Angelo Michael “Shadow” DeNofrio, with whom she shared 41 wonderful years of marriage before his passing. She was a proud and loving mother to her three sons: Michael, Robert, and David. Joan’s family grew to include her daughters-in-law Erin, Renee, and Tina, who together formed the core of her family life. Her love and warmth extended to her grandchildren—Casey and her husband Keith Daly, Angelo and his husband Michael Kelly, Mario, Kelcee, Sydney, Mia, and Zachary—and great- grandchildren, Breigh and James Daly. Joan’s embrace also included her niece Michelle and husband William Doyle, and she held close memories of her sister Diana Frauton, nephew Dana Frauton, and niece Lisa Frauton, who preceded her in death. After raising her children, Joan returned to the workforce as a bookkeeper at Day Square Builders and Supply Company in East Boston, where she was valued for her dedication and expertise. In her later years, she served as a nurse’s aid at both the A.C. Whelan and Abraham Lincoln schools in Revere, caring for students and staff with compassion. Joan’s passions were many and varied. She cherished reading, hosting family holidays, watching the Red Sox, spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, and engaging with neighbors. In recent years, she found peace and joy in gazing out at Revere Beach from her home, savoring the beauty of her surroundings. A funeral service for Joan will be held on Saturday, December 20, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at Buonfi glio Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will follow at Saint Anthony’s Parish, 250 Revere Street, Revere, with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm Street, Everett. Save the Harbor is Giving Out $300,000 for Free Beach Events The Better Beaches Grant Program is looking to fund community organizations and individuals hosting free beach events for summer 2026 B OSTON) December 15, 2025 — Through the Better Beaches Program, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) are looking for input from community organizations, local groups, and artists to bring diverse and interesting events to DCR beaches in Nahant, Lynn, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy, and Hull. Events will be free for community members to attend and should refl ect the many interests and identities of the community. Anyone can apply to this grant program, whether they are part of an organization, collective, or a creative individual with a vision for a more diverse and activated waterfront. This grant program is not just about securing funds; it is a way to get involved, bring community to the Boston Harbor beaches, and help shape the future of the waterfront. Grants from $2,500 — $8,500 will be awarded based on a tiered system depending on the number of people the proposed event will serve and the amount of diff erent components involved. The Better Beaches Program has funded diff erent types of events including wellness/ recreational programs, children’s programming, performances, to music and cultural events, as long as they involve the community and any one of our region’s many beaches. Some examples of previous events Save the Harbor has funded are: • “Beachdrift” by Subdrift, a group who highlights local South Asian creatives and creatives of color, was a full day of vibrant workshops, crafts, music, games and food led by community members. • NamaStay Sober Beach Yoga, where over 400 attendees participated in free weekly beach yoga on Revere Beach, especially for those who are sober and are in recovery. To apply for a grant or ask any questions about the Better Beaches Program, please contact Maya Smith at smith@ savetheharbor.org and Isabella Carrion at carrion@savetheharbor.org. Applications are due by January 31, 2025, 11:59 pm, after which Save the Harbor’s Better Beaches Grants Committee will review the proposals and reach out to selected grantees by March 11, 2026. For more information and a full list of the 2025 grantees, go to https://www.savetheharbor.org/better-beaches/ grant-information or attend one of the information sessions. 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