Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2021 OBITUARIES Joanne M. Ferragamo do puzzles and, of course, cook. She was known for her many delicious meals that she would make for her family to enjoy. She was also a woman of great faith, and she loved her church, St. Anthony of Padua in Revere. In 1998, she relocated to Peabody with her son David and his family. Being together with her family is what mattered most to Joanne. D ied on Monday, December 27 at the Lahey Hospital in Burlington, after a brief battle with COVID-19, she was 80 years old. Joanne was a Revere native and was proud to come from a large Italian family. She was educated in Revere Schools and was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1960. Joanne worked as a Claims Representative at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for over 30 years. She worked for many years in the Boston location, before relocating to the Danvers Office. Joanne was a devoted mother to her son David, and she worked hard to provide him everything he needed as a child. Joanne was blessed to be a grandmother and enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow into fi ne adults. She was a homebody who loved to She is the loving & devoted mother of David Ferragamo, Sr. & his companion Cheryl Anderson of Peabody. Cherished & proud grandmother of David Ferragamo, Jr. & Ashley M. Ferragamo, both of Peabody. Beloved former mother-in-law & “Surrogate Mother” to Tracy J. Ferragamo of Haverhill. Dear sister of Lillian Gonzalez of North Reading & the late Ralph J. Ferragamo, Phyllis Dent, Anthony J. & Joseph A. Ferragamo, Sr. & Christopher J. Ferragamo. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews & her “Yorkies”; Bella, and the late Gizmo & Itzy. Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Monday, January 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107) REVERE. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., REVERE at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment in FRANK’S Housepainting (781) 289-0698 • Exterior • Ceiling Dr. • Power Wash • Paper Removal • Carpentry FREE ESTIMATES — Fully Insured Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. At the family’s request, we ask that all visitors & attendees please wear face coverings throughout all of the services. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, 10 Chandler St. Boston, MA 02116. Ralph F. Menier, Sr. received while performing. In 1977, Ralph and his wife decided to leave Revere and to enjoy their New Hampshire home permanently. Soon, the entire family followed. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Dorothy M. (Voss) Menier on January 14, 2009. He is the devoted father of Ralph F. Menier, Jr. & his longtime partner Myrna Lopez, Donna M. Menier & Richard P. Menier of all of Atkinson, NH. He is the proud grandfather of Raymond H. Meiner of Ladson, SC, Rachel G. Menier of Nashua, NH, Alfred R. Rapisarda & Daniel J. Rapisarda, both of Atkinson. NH & Brittany McDougall of Buff alo, NY. Dear father-in-law of the late Tammy Thompson-Menier. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice. P assed after a long illness at “Proper prep makes all the difference” – F. Ferrera • Interior his home in Atkinson, New Hampshire on December 27. He was 91 years of age. Ralph was born and raised in Chelsea. The family came to live in Revere, and he was a graduate of Revere High School, Class of 1948. He joined the U.S. Navy during the Korean Confl ict and served for 2 years, having been discharged in December of 1952. Ralph had an intense interest in airplanes and all that made them perform. He was an alumnus of the former New England Aircraft and Engineering school. He worked as a Flight Engineer with American Airlines for 45 years, retiring in 2000. Ralph truly loved his chosen fi eld of work and anxiously would work much overtime simply for the fact of the joy he KITCHEN CABINETS To Look Like New 508-840-0501 FURNITURE STRIP & FINISH Maria R. (Farrell) Schindler faced with. Dedication was in her DNA. She would treat others as if they were her own family and many of them stayed in touch with her and became lifelong friends. On November 7, 1981, Maria married her best friend, Christopher Schindler. The couple, after they were married, remained in Revere where they raised their four children. She was dedicated to her family and was all about showing them what dedication & determination meant. One of Maria’s greatest joys in her life was spoiling her grandchildren, she adored them more than anything. She was also very happy while cooking for friends, family & even patients. She was an avid gardener at home. Her happy place when not surrounded by her family was up in the cabin with her husband in Hollis, Maine. She loved it there and enjoyed spending her time there. Maria will be remembered for her dedication as a nurse, her role with her family, but most of all for giving back and not ever looking for any recognition. She is the devoted wife of 40 D ied on Saturday, December 25 after being stricken at her home and later pronounced at the Whidden Memorial Hospital, she was 64 years old. Maria was a true Revere native. She was educated in Revere Schools and was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1975. Maria knew her calling and enrolled in Somerville School of Nursing, what would become a career that spanned 45 years. She began her career at the Faulkner Hospital where she worked for about 4 years before securing a position at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton, where she remained for 41 years. Maria worked all facets of nursing but was most fulfi lled as a Labor & Delivery Nurse. She was there to be with parents as they celebrated their joy of welcoming their child or children in this world. She was also there, during very difficult times, when parents would be faced with losing a child at birth, it was Maria who would take charge and help the heartbroken parents cope and help the parents during these times. She always went above & beyond with very case she was years to Christopher Schindler of Revere. Loving & proud mother of David P. Schindler & wife Candi of South Carolina, April M. Schindler, Jacklyn A. Damiano & husband Stephen, Jr., all of Revere & Adam J. Schindler & wife Sara of Lowell. Cherished grandmother of Adam J., Madison R. & Stephen, III. Beloved daughter of the late Richard P. & Mary T. (Little) Farrell. Dear sister of the late Airman 1st Class John E. Farrell. She is also lovingly survived by many faithful cousins, friends & colleagues. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute – Division of Development & The Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. Vincent A. Sutera A ge 79, of Saugus, formerly of Revere, died on Saturday, December 25. He was the beloved husband of Diane R. (Stergios) Sutera with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Boston, Mr. Sutera was the son of the late Philip and Josephine (LoPiccolo) Sutera. In addition to his wife, Mr. Sutera is survived by his daughter, Karen Schroth and her fi ancé Robert Hanscom of Saugus; four grandchildren, Vincent Schroth and his wife Mason of TX, Patrick, Krista and Philip Schroth all of Saugus; his great granddaughter, Lucy; his sister, Claudia D’Amato and her husband Ted of Lynnfi eld; as well as many nieces and nephews. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Vincent’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association @ heart.org
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