VENTI, Dino J. "Rip"  In East Boston, March 22, 2019 in his 99th year.  Beloved husband of the late Mary (Ferry). Father of Richard Venti and his wife Ann-Marie of Dracut. Grandfather of Marisa Foynes of Stow and Amanda McLain of Wayland. Brother of the late May Atlinson, Jean Brawley, Jim, Frank and Rico Venti. Great-grandfather of Oliver and Stanley Foynes, Clara and Peter McLain.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Magrath Funeral Home,...

JOYCE, Lawrence J.  In Everett, formerly of East Boston, unexpectedly on March 16, 2019.  Beloved husband of Janice J, (Speranza) Joyce. Father of Larry Joyce Jr. of Everett and LeAnn Kontogiannis and her husband George of Saugus. Brother of David and Kevin Joyce. Grandfather of Tori, Noah, Nicolas and Andrew. Funeral from the Magrath Funeral Home, 325 Chelsea St. [at Day Sq] EAST BOSTON Saturday morning, March 23, at 9.  Funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, 45 Brooks...

ELDRIDGE, Ronald James  In Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, March 3, 2019.  Beloved son of the late Mary E. (Cutcliffe) and Eugene A. Eldridge Sr. Brother of Judy Clark, June Dennen, Janet, John and Edward Eldridge and the late Joyce DiGenio, Gene Jr., Jackie and Charles Eldridge.  Also survived by two generations of nieces and nephews.  Funeral Services in the Magrath Funeral Home, 325 Chelsea St. [at Day Sq] EAST BOSTON Thursday morning, March 7, at 10...

Mary Ellen Welch, a lifelong East Boston resident, teacher and community activist passed away on March 7, 2019. Mary was a graduate of Emmanuel College and earned her teaching degree there. She was totally committed to her community. First and foremost she was extremely proud to be a school teacher for 47 ½ years, mostly serving the East Boston community at the O’Donnell Elementary School. Mary was predeceased by her brother Charles Welch and survived by her sister Eleanor...

MOSCA, Mary C. (Puopolo)  In East Boston, February 27, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Frank B. "Lucky" Mosca. Mother of Anne and her husband John Tipping of Winthrop, Peter Mosca of East Boston, Maria and her husband Michael Clements of Peabody. Grandmother of Jennifer O'Connell, Stephanie Withers, Matthew and Nicholas Clements.  Great-grandmother of Catherine, Ryan, Andrew, Jack, Millie and Caroline. Sister of Rose Vecchia, Elizabeth Fiorentini and the late...

ROMERO, Lorraine F. (Caldarelli)  In East Boston, February 16, 2019.  Beloved mother of Lorraine Matos, Sharon "Punky" Matos and the late Benito Matos. Grandmother of Daysharr, Devinya, Naliah, Alphonso, Alonzo, Nish, Danya, Anthony and Tori.  Great-grandmother of Jeremiah. Sister of Ronald, Armando and Jimmy Caldarelli, Leo Senta and the late Stella Caldarelli.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the Magrath Funeral Home, 325 Chelsea...

ATTARDO, Anthony A.  In East Boston, February 18, 2019.  Beloved husband of Gloria A. (Cordischi).  Son of the late Carmella (Avellino) and Anthony Attardo. Father of Leona Attardo O'Neil and her husband Bill, Michael, Paul and his wife Jennifer, Nino, Dino and Gino Attardo. Brother of Joanne Oswald and the late Sam and Frank Attardo. Grandfather of Gianna, Angelina, Allee, Nina and the late Nicholas.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services in...

POTHITAKIS, John Anthony  Of Andover, formerly of East Boston, suddenly, February 14, 2019.  Beloved husband of  Melanie N. (Gallagher) Pothitakis. Loving son of Sandra A. (Melito) Mahoney of Revere and the late Robert P. "Mike" Mahoney. Cherished father of Raina Leigh and James John Pothitakis. Dear brother of Joanne Stewart of Londonderry, NH, Renate Beck of Everett, Elena Black of East Boston and Thomas Pothitakis of Revere. Also survived by his longtime friend...

BIANCO, Marie N. (McGrath) In Melrose, February 9, 2019 in her 96th year.  Beloved wife of the late Francis M. "Fran" Bianco. Loving mother of Elaine M. Bianco of Arlington and her late husband David Rees. Sister of the late Alan J. McGrath. Aunt of Ann McGrath and Amy Hughes. Visiting hours in the Magrath Funeral Home, 325 Chelsea St. [at Day Sq] EAST BOSTON Wednesday, February 13, 6 - 8 PM Graveside Services will be held at Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose on Thursday,...

EMMETT, Carol E. (Clarke) Of East Boston, February 1, 2019.  Beloved wife of Francis Emmett.  They had been married for over 62 Years. Mother of Robert Emmett of Chelsea, Francis Emmett Jr. of Florida and the late Lynne Emmett-Mosley. She is also survived by two grandchildren; Olivia Emmett and Francis Emmett III, both of Marion, MA. Sister of the late Robert A. Clarke. Visiting hours on Saturday, February 9, 2 - 5 PM. Prayer Service at 4:00 PM.  Relatives and friends...