POWERS, James Austin -  In North Andover, formerly of East Boston and Misssion Hill on March 14, 2023.  Beloved father of Matthew Powers of New Hampshire. Longtime companion of the late Barbara (Coluntino) Martello. Brother of Paula and her husband Ken Espe of North Carolina and Rosemary Prescott of New Hampshire Step-father of Lisa Anzalone and her husband Gene of Middleton and the late Ralph Martello. Grandfather of Matthew Powers, Brianna and Julia Anzalone and Ava...

TOWCHIK, Mary M.  In Everett, March 9, 2023.  Beloved daughter of Donna M. (Vicini) Towchik. Loving sister of Rev. Sharron Williams and her husband Rev. LeBarron Williams. Aunt of LeBarron Williams II and Aaron Williams, all of Virginia. Niece of Ray and Sharon Johnson of Woonsocket, RI. She is also survived by her cousins; Jeremy Johnson of North Attleboro, Michael Johnson of Illinois and Olivia Johnson of Rhode Island. Mary was the director of managed services for Barker and...

D'AVELLA, Florence R. (DeAngelis) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Florence Rita (DeAngelis) D'Avella.  Florence passed on March 6th, 2023, in her 102nd year, in her home in Brooksby Village, surrounded by her family. Florence was born in East Boston on November 8th, 1921, daughter of the late Amelia (Colantuono) and Henry DeAngelis. She graduated from East Boston High School. "Flossie" was employed at Western Union, Johns Manville and after...

FACADA, Matilda C. (Cruz)  In East Boston, formerly of Brava, Cabo Verde on February 14, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Luis G. Facada. Loving mother of Manuel and his wife Anna Facada, Albert, Candida, Antonio and Helena Facada, Jeannie and her husband Herman Williams, Luis Facada Jr. and his wife Susan DaVeiga. Grandmother of Stefanie and her husband Brian O'Gara, Christopher and his wife Jenelle Facada, Michael and his wife Lauren Facada, Andrew, Acacia, and Antonio Facada...

Obituario BETANCUR, Luis Alfonso de Everett y originario de Donmatías, Colombia, murió el 13 de febrero de 2023. Amado esposo de Regina Betancur y amoroso padre de Daniel Stiven Betancur. Luis era hijo de Alfonso Betancur y Anadelia Gallego de Betancur. También era hermano de Carlos, Francisco, Ema, Belarmina, Rita, Anadelia y la fallecidos María Noemí, David, Jesús María, Libardo y Luz Elena Betancur. Le sobreviven muchas sobrinas y...

MANSFIELD, Laura (Recupero)  In East Boston, January 16, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Kenneth W. Mansfield. Loving mother of Linda Hutfless and her late husband Mark of Texas, James Skarda and his wife Maria of Texas, George Skarda of East Boston and the late infant Robert Skarda. Sister of Josephine Henry and her husband Bob of Carver and the late Paul Recupero and his surviving wife Jean, Robert Recupero and his surviving wife Carole, Richard Recupeo and his surviving wife...

D'ELIA, Anthony F.  Of Revere, formerly of East Boston died peacefully on January 4, 2023 at age 76.  Anthony was born as Antonio D'Elia on June 16, 1946 in Battipaglia, Italy.  He was the cherished son of the late Salvatore and Rosa (Gallotta) D'Elia. He served in the Italian Army before moving to the United States in 1967.  He settled in East Boston and worked as a carpenter for many firms and Union Local 218. Anthony is survived by his first wife Hannah...

HADDOCK, Thomas Joseph  Of East Boston on January 1, 2023, after a long illness.  Beloved son of Harriet (Goggin) Haddock of East Boston and the late Walter Haddock. Brother of Caryl and Linda Haddock, Joyce Williams, Sandra McCann, Sharon Evans, Diane Reynolds and the late David Haddock. Thomas is also survived by eleven nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass in the Most Holy Redeemer Church, 72 Maverick St., East Boston will be held on Friday morning, January 13, 2023 at 11 AM....

MEROLA, Florence P. (Corso)  In Saugus, formerly of East Boston and Delray Beach, Florida on December 25, 2022. Beloved wife of Andrew P. Merola, with whom she recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Loving mother of Michele Merola of Saugus, Darlene Merola Anderson and her husband Robert of West Palm Beach, FL, Carlene Merola Alpert and her husband Scott of Andover and Corinne LeMay and her husband Richard of Middleton. Sister of Cookie Riley of Revere, Sandra Giannunzio...

MIRABELLI, Anna M. (Paolillo)  In Reading, formerly of East Boston, December 19, 2022   Beloved mother of Anthony C. Mirabelli.  Daughter of the late Giacomina (Rallo) and Carmen Paolillo. Sister of the late Andrew Paolillo, Pauline Mazzone, Michelina Mazzone, and Jennie Mustone. Anna is survived by two generations of nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Magrath Funeral Home, 336 Chelsea St. [at Day Sq] EAST BOSTON Thursday morning, December 22, at 9:30.  Funeral...