JoAnn Fabrizio
March 27, 1947 – May 8, 2021
JoAnn (Fiore) Fabrizio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 8 in her Chelsea Home.
Born, raised and a lifelong resident of Chelsea, she was the beloved daughter of the late Albert A. and Irene E. (Sosnowski) Fiore.
JoAnn attended St. Stanislaus Parochial School and graduated from Chelsea High School. She continued her education at U-Mass Boston and BHCC and worked for over 35 years as a Lead Typist for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Human Resources Division until retiring in 2002. She was a lifelong devoted parishioner of the former St. Stanislaus Church and a member of the Chelsea Senior Center.
In her lifetime, JoAnn enjoyed playing games of chance, visiting the Encore Casino, Foxwoods and trips to Las Vegas and Atlantic City. A beach goer at heart, she enjoyed time spent at local beaches and dancing with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Giuseppe Fabrizio, her brothers and sisters-in law: Domenico and Anna Fabrizio, Maria and Francesco Garofalo, Antonio Fabrizio, Giuseppe Pagliuca, Sabino and Giudetta Fabrizio. She is survived by her loving son, Anthony Fabrizio of Chelsea. She was the dear sister of Francis Fiore and his wife, Norma of Warwick, RI and Maryann Fiore and her life partner, Paul Murphy of Everett; the dear sister-in-law of Antonia Pagliuca of Chelsea, Gerado Fabrizio and his wife, Antonetta of Saugus and Delia Cassano and her husband, Antonio of Lynnfield. She is also lovingly survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, great and great grandnieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Friday, May 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Her Funeral will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home on Saturday, May 15 at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 670 Washington Ave, Revere at 10 a.m. Services will conclude with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. All services will be held in accordance with the Commonwealth of MA Covid-19 Phase-IV regulations.
We continue to encourage family and friends who wish, to offer condolences by means of the online guest book by visiting www.welshfh.com.
Should friends desire, contributions in JoAnn’s name should be directed to a charity of their choice.
Cecilio Silva
US Gypsum Retiree and Dedicated NY Yankees Fan
Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, May 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt.107) Revere for Cecilio Silva, 88, who died on Saturday, May 8, at the Massachusetts General Hospital, following a brief illness. A Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home on Saturday, May 15 at 11 a.m. followed by interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Lynn. Face masks must be worn at all times and social distancing must be maintained in the funeral home.
Cecilio was a native of Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde where he was raised and educated. As a young man, he worked on his family farm before he left Cape Verde and moved to Brazil. In 1968, Cecilio came to the United States, settling in Dorchester and later relocating to Chelsea, where he remained until his death.
Cecilio worked in manufacturing his entire career. He worked for U.S. Gypsum in Charlestown as a supervisor for over 25 years. Cecilio was a humble man with an extraordinary work ethic. He liked to watch his television shows and watch his beloved Yankees. All of his friends and family knew how much he loved the Yankees. He loved having a good time with friends and family and he also enjoyed having conversations and debates about political topics.
The beloved husband of Inacia (Ramos) Silva of East Boston, he was the cherished father of Cecil R. Silva of East Boston, Maria R. de Cruz and her husband, Antonio of Providence, RI, Nelson F. Ramos and his wife, Jessica and Armando Lopes, all of East Boston. He was the loving grandfather of six grandchildren and dear brother of Julia Silva of Brazil and the late Elci Silva, Yosi R. Silva, Antonio dos R. Silva, Eva Silva Rocha, Aida Silva, Maria dos Silva, Celestino Silva and Augusta Silva Almeida. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Last Call Foundation, 73 Elm St., Cohasset, MA 02025.
To send online condolences or for more information, please visit www.vertuccioandsmith.com.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals.
Ann Freitas
Retired G.E. Production Control Manager
Ann M. Freitas, 88, died in the love and care of her family on Wednesday, May 5 in Groveland.
Ann was a native of Chelsea and lived here entire life. She was educated in Chelsea Schools and was a graduate of Chelsea High School, Class of 1950. Ann then began a long career with G. E. in Lynn. She retired in 1992 after 42 years as a Production Control Manager. Ann’s humble, friendly and witty personality allowed her to be very productive in her job and she made sure tasks were completed efficiently.
Her entire life was always even keeled, and she was dedicated to caring for her family and family members. If she was your friend, you had a friend for life. She was truly a genuine person who asked for nothing in return. She completed many acts of kindness from the goodness of her heart and never expecting any recognition or accolades.
Ann was a “FANatic” when it came to her Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. Much like her personality, she loved them when they were winning and losing, never unwavering her support for her teams.
Ann loved to travel and travel she did. Throughout her life, she traveled the world. Ann was an avid golfer, bowler and bridge player. She was active throughout her life, participating in many social events. Ann was a special person to many who knew and loved her.
The devoted daughter of the late Theodore and Anna M. (Cronin) Freitas, she was the loving sister of the late John T. Freitas and his wife, Barbara and Francis Freitas; cherished and proud aunt of Marian Freitas and her partner, Karen Hartz of Groveland, James M. Freitas of Dallas, TX, John D. Freitas of Palm Coast, FL, William T. Freitas and his wife, Lenore of So. Natick and the late Robert Freitas. She is also lovingly survived by many grandnieces, grandnephews and many friends and extended family. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. To send online condolences or for more information, please visit www.vertuccioandsmith.com.
Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals.
Franklin Kushmerek
Licensed Plumber, Lifelong Member of the Chelsea Yacht Club, the Polish Progressive Club, a Shriner and a 32nd Degree Mason.
Franklin R. Kushmerek of Revere entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 4 in the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. He was 79 years old.
Born in Chelsea, Frank lived in Revere for more than 20 years. He was a licensed plumber by profession and was a former employee of the Chelsea Housing Authority and the former MDC. Frank was a lifelong member of the Chelsea Yacht Club, the Polish Progressive Club, a Shriner and a 32nd Degree Mason.
The beloved husband of the late Ellen T. (Grace), he was the dear and devoted step-father of Andrew Frongillo of Malden and his former wife, Kathleen Frongillo and Joellen West and her husband, Troy of Danvers; dear brother of Henry Kushmerek and Stanley Kushmerek along with six other siblings; loving “ Dziadzi“ grandfather of Haley and Lauren West and Justin Frongillo.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) Everett. Entombment was in Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, Malden. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Franklin’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be sincerely appreciated.
Lillian Dixon
September 29, 1921 – May 10, 2021
Lillian (DeAngelis) Dixon passed away on Monday, May 10 in her Chelsea home surrounded by friends and family. She was 99 years old.
Born and raised in Chelsea, a beloved daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary (Healey) DeAngelis. She spent most of her life residing in the family home on Webster Ave in Chelsea. A graduate of Chelsea High School, she worked as an X-ray Technician for 25 years at the Quigley Memorial Hospital (Chelsea Soldiers Home.)
Lillian was married to the late Fiore (Swede) Dalelio. She was a lifetime member of the Women of the Moose and a member of the Moose Drill Team. Lillian (Lily baby) was a resident at the Admiral’s Tower in Chelsea for the past 20 years and enjoyed volunteering her time running the tower “Ships” thrift store.
She was a world traveler visiting exotic places from Hawaii to Israel and vacationing at her nephews’ home in Jamaica.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her beloved son, Howard F. Dixon and her siblings; Barbara Zakas and Robert DeAngelis. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Marion Dixon of Chelsea an she was the loved and cherished grandmother of Robert Dixon and his wife, Karen of Everett, John Dixon of Chelsea and Linda Grasso and her husband, Peter of Needham; adored great-grandmother of Jonathan D’Addario and Carter Grasso and dearest great-great-grandmother of Elena Angelina D’Addario.
Visiting hours will be at the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea,
this morning, Thursday, May 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. The visitation will be followed by a prayer service in the Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Services will conclude with interment at
Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
All services will be held in accordance to the Commonwealth of MA Covid-19 Phase-IV regulations.
We continue to encourage family and friends who wish, to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card visit: www.WelshFH.com
Should friends desire, contributions in Lilian’s name should be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 or visit www.Stjude.org/donate
Special thanks to the nurses aides of the Associated Home Care and the Chelsea Jewish Life Care Hospice.