Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 10, 2023 OBITUARIES Donna L. (Sasser) D’Addario O f Saugus.Loving wife of 48 years to Albert J. D’Addario of Saugus, unfortunately passed away unexpectedly at Massachusetts General Hospital on Thursday, March 2nd. She was 68 years old. Born and raised in Revere, MA. Donna was educated in the Revere Public Schools and was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1972. On September 21st, 1974, Donna married the love of her life, Albert D’Addario. The couple remained in the Revere area, later moving to Saugus about 30 years ago. Donna then began a long working career as an esteemed legal assistant. She worked in many law firms in the Boston ~ Help Wanted ~ husband did not have any children, however, she considered her nieces, nephews and godchildren as her own children. She considered her grandniece & grandnephew as her own grandchildren. Her passing was a complete shock to everyone and she was taken far too soon. Devoted daughter of the area over the years, ultimately ending her career at the Rubin & Rudman firm. Donna was a fun-loving person with an unbelievable sense of humor. She truly lit up every room she stepped into and touched many lives with her kindness and compassion. She made friends easily and would go any distance to help out anyone. She had an amazing impact on so many people with her positivity and personality. Donna & her ~ Help Wanted ~ Combined Properties, Inc. is a full-service investment and real estate development firm specializing in commercial and multi-family residential properties. We are looking to fill the following positions: Parking Lot Attendant/Monitor The parking lot attendant will be responsible for enforcing the unauthorized use of assigned properties in Malden and ensuring cleanliness and order for desired curb appeal. Schedule is Tuesday - Saturday (preferred) or Monday – Friday or 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Commercial – Residential Painter – Light Maintenance We are seeking an experienced Painter for our apartment communities in Malden and nearby commercial properties. This is a full-time position with benefits (Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 p.m.). Please submit resume or work history to HR@combinedproperties.com or call 781-388-0338. Combined Properties provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, National Guard or reserve unit obligations, or any other protected status prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. late Edwin L. “Roy” & Anna M. (Santilli) Sasser. Cherished sister of Derek V. Sasser & his wife Nina of Revere, Linda A. Sabina & her late husband John of Danvers, Sandra M. Sasser of Revere, Lisa J. Fitzpatrick & her husband Stephen of Glenburn, ME & Linda C. Sasser of Billerica. She is also lovingly survived by all of her nieces, nephews, grandniece & grandnephew. She is predeceased by her late Lhasa Apso Stanley. Family & friends were respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Tuesday, March 7th, in the Vertuccio, Smith, & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. Her funeral was conducted from the funeral home on Wednesday, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere. Interment followed in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to Heaps of Hope, 68 Walnut St., Wellesley, MA 02481 Joseph A. “Joe Dee” DeFranzo day, March 5, 2023, after a brief illness.Born on January 9, 1933, son of the late Frank Vozzella and late Mary (Coviello) Vozzella DeFranzo and the late William DeFranzo.He was born and raised in Boston’s North End and was subsequently educated in the Lynn public schools.One day when he stopped at Puleo’s Dairy Bar for an ice cream, it was then that he met Grace Puleo who would become his dear wife of 68 years. In 1951 he enlisted in the Navy and proudly served on the USS Shenandoah during the Korean War. Upon his honorable discharge in 1953, he was employed as the plant manager at Puleo’s Dairy in Salem. He was also known to countless North Shore families as their faithful milkman who delivered their milk before daybreak. Later in life, he became one of the top financial advisors for Knights of Columbus Life Insurance. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, more specifically the Saugus Council #1829 for over 65 years.He was a pillar of the K of C community as a Past Grand Knight, he served as a Fourth Degree Knight and Past Faithful Navigator of the John F. Kennedy Assembly. He was also the long-time president of the Building Association and was the Financial Secretary for 25 years. He was very involved in fund raising, and for numerous years he ran the Tootsie Roll Drive Campaign for People with Intellectual and Physical Disabilities. Weekly Tuesday evening meetings were a mix of business and friendship. The men prepared a big Italian meal, tended to council business matters, and ended the night with a poker game and an occasional cigar. Joe was ready to help anyJ oseph A. DeF r an - zo, age 90 of Salem, beloved husband of Grace (Puleo) DeFranzo passed away on Sunone at any moment. He frequently donated blood at the Red Cross knowing that his rare blood type would help many in need. He was a member of the Staff Sergeant Arthur F DeFranzo Post VFW in Saugus. Joe had a devilish sense of humor, often teasing at the opportune moment. He had an impeccable memory sharing many stories about his time in the North End, the many people he met on his milk route, his brothers on his naval ship, family and just about everything in between. He was very proud of his Italian heritage and loved cooking the recipes that his grandmother taught him many years ago.In his younger days he enjoyed fishing, bowling, ballroom dancing and later grew to love the game of golf.He had a passion for caring for his beautiful lawn and his prolific vegetable garden. Joe and Grace looked forward to the sunshine and ocean waves of his yearly vacations on Cape Cod and Fort Myers Beach as well as trips to Aruba with their friends. He loved spending time with his grandchildren whether it was babysitting or trips to the Salem Willows. It kept him young and on his toes. He is survived by his daughters Debra Orloff and her husband Gary of Swampscott, Sharon Cody of Danvers, Brenda Schutz and her husband Adam of West Newbury and son-in-law Michael Cooney of Amesbury. His eight grandchildren Danielle (Orloff) Bettano and husband Nick, Stephanie Orloff, Michele Cody, Alexander Cody, Ryan Cooney, and Erin (Cooney) Davis and husband Tom, Isabel Schutz, Oliver Schutz and one great granddaughter, Sophia Bettano.He was the only brother to the late Rosemarie DeFranzo of Lynn.He was preceded in death by his two beautiful daughters Jody Michele DeFranzo and Maureen Beth (DeFranzo) Cooney with which he will be eternally reunited. Visiting Hours will be at Murphy Funeral home, 85 Federal Street, Salem, MA on Friday, March 10th from 4pm7pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 11th at Murphy’s Funeral Home at 10am. Memorial donations can be made in his memory to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923 or to the Veterans Association Bedford Healthcare System, CDCE (135), 200 Springs Rd, Bedford, MA 01730. For more information or online guestbook, please visit www. murphyfuneralhome.com. Ruth (Lovett) Christie O f Saugus. Died Friday, March 3rd, 2023, at Chestnut Woods Nursing Home at the age of 92.She was the wife of 31 years to the late Richard Christie. Born Ruth Lovett in Bangor, ME on April 25th, 1930, she graduated from Bangor High School in 1948 then went on to Boston and attended New England Baptist School of Nursing, graduating in 1951. She met and married the late Richard Christie in July 1952. She was a housewife and homemaker in her early married years raising her 3 children until the eldest son passed away from an enlarged heart at 21 and the Husband passed away from Leukemia at the age of 53. She would then go back OBITS | SEE PAGE 18
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