Page 22 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 OBITUARIES Janet Claire Dearing Trovas Of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the age of 86. Janet was born on Feb. 15, 1934 in Everett and raised in Saugus. Janet was preceded in death by her parents Arthur Dearing and Lorinda (Albee) Dearing from Boston, brother David F. Dearing and grandson Nicholas S. Ford. She is survived by two sisters Barbara Celata and Eleanor Smith–a daughter, Donna Lynne Ford of Carrollton, Georgia (husband Thomas, granddaughter Christine and greatgrand daughter Nora.) Also she is survived by a son Christopher Milton Trovas of Santa Rosa Beach, FL. (and wife Ivy). She is also survived by her nieces Lorinda Dearing Howard and Debbie Celata, and her nephew Richard Celata. She was predeceased by her nephew Stephen Celata. Janet was active in the Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola. She enjoyed singing in the choir as she had a beautiful voice. Janet loved to cook. She was always preparing great food for her family and many church events. She passed this love of cooking to her son Chris. She inspired her son to do what he loved, and his restaurant business has been very successful. Her daughter Donna has worked with the City of Carrollton Parks & Recreation as superintendent of programs for many years. She has been a successful superintendent with the Parks & Recreation Department. Janet was always with Milt, her beloved late husband. They both loved each other so much. Milt new he had the love of his life and Janet never second guessed her husband, Milt. They were a great couple. Janet and “Milt” are reunited again and everyone knows they have a smile on their face as they continue their Journey together. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Olive Baptist Church; 1836 E. Olive Road, Pensacola, FL 32514. Helen Ann Crescenzo 92, passed away on February 3, 2021. Helen was born on February 12, 1928 in East Boston, Massachusetts, to Gaetano and Concettina DeRocco. Sister to Patrick DeRocco, of Melrose, Massachusetts and surviving sister Christine Rinaldi of Saugus, Massachusetts. Married to John Matthew Crescenzo of East Boston, Massachusetts, and survived by sons John Crescenzo and wife Paulette of Saugus, Massachusetts and Richard Crescenzo and wife Diane of Malden, Massachusetts. Grandsons Guy, John, Nathan and Matthew. She also leaves many nieces, nephews as well as many great nieces and nephews. As a young woman, Helen lived and worked as a seamstress in East Boston. One of Helen's favorite past-times was candle pin bowling where she met the love of her life, John, also one of his favorite past times. Helen and John married on May 25, 1952 and eventually purchased their home in Saugus, where they raised their two sons. Helen enjoyed raising her family while working together with her husband in the family owned business. Family and friends where everything to her. Helen and John enjoyed yearly vacations with family and friends in Wells Beach, Maine. Helen and John continued their passion for bowling for many years in league competition. They loved to spend time together. To Helen, her happiness was her family and friends. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Helen’s memory to the Perkins School of the Blind, 175 North Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472 or to a charity of your choice. Anthony John Serino Born on June 28, 1934 in Saugus, passed away on February 5, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and diabetes. Born, raised and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Anthony was the son of the late Carmine and Louise (Barrasso) Serino. He retired from his career at Raytheon in Andover where he worked for 50 years traveling to all parts of the world. Anthony served 4 years in the Navy and graduated from Northeastern University. Anthony is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Margaret (Passariello) Serino; three daughters, Lori McLoughlin and her husband John of Saugus, Michelle Small and her husband Leon of Carlisle, Maria Bambury and her husband Jeffrey of Saugus. Anthony was also a beloved PaPa to his four grandchildren, Nicole Small, Tyler Small, Zackery Bambury and Michael Small. He is also survived by his brother, Richard Serino of Stoneham and sister, Doris Siafakas of Saugus Anthony was a huge sports fan and a member of the Saugus High School Hall of Fame. He attended all four of his grandchildren’s sporting events as one of their biggest fans. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anthony’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of MA at alz.org/ manh.
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