Nancy M. Iovanna
Loving Wife, Mom, Sister and Nana
Nancy M. (Dalton) Iovanna of Revere, passed away on Thursday, June 29th, 2023. Beloved wife of Andrew Iovanna. Loving mother of Karla Iovanna of North Reading, Michael Iovanna and Jessica Iovanna both of Revere. Daughter of the late Albert “Cappy” and Theresa “TeeTee” (Amaru) Dalton. Grandmother of Olivia DeLuca and DJ Canniff. Sister of Karen Dalton of Revere, Maureen Waddell and her husband George of Beverly, Charles Dalton of Revere and the late Denise Parsons and Raymond Dalton.
Nancy was full of life, love and laughter. Her beautiful smile lit up any room she was in. Her fun, sweet personality made it impossible not to love her. Everyone loved Nancy, and Nancy loved everyone – exactly the way they needed to be loved.
Nancy was adored by her loving husband, Andrew, for 53 years and together they shared 51 beautiful years of marriage. There was nothing more important to Nancy than family. She was THE BEST wife, mother, Nunna, daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend to all who knew her, and even those she just met. Nancy loved to cook, bowl, travel and shop. The majority of her time was spent caring for, and doting over, her two grandchildren, Olivia and DJ.
Nancy fell ill in 2020, and spent 3 long years battling pulmonary hypertension and Sjogren’s syndrome. She struggled longer than she should have for her family, and in the end she wanted to make sure everyone knows that now she gets to rest peacefully. Nancy will be sorely missed by all who knew her, and remembered by the precious memories she left behind.
Relatives and friends are most respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 670 Washington St., Revere on Thursday, July 6th at 11am.
Visiting hours at the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (corner of Park St. and Rte. 28) NORTH READING, at Reading line, on Wednesday from 4-8pm.
Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nancy’s name to ACF Family Scholarship Fund, 14 Joseph Rd., Revere, MA 02151.
Charles G. Miranda
Of Quincy, formerly of Chelsea
Charles G. Miranda of Quincy and formerly of Chelsea passed away on June 18 from pneumonia at the age of 65 years old.
Charles was employed for 27 years, retiring in 2017 as a First Class Machinist with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority Everett Facility.
He is survived by his three children Paul Miranda of Quincy, Melissa Miranda Jones and her husband Matt of Hudson New York and Michelle Miranda of Brockton.
Born to the late Charles G. and Rose {Watson} Miranda of Chelsea, brother of Robert Miranda and wife Ruth of East Boston, James Miranda and wife Linda of East Bridgewater, Jean Feeley and longtime companion Paul Koolloian of Chelsea, Richard Miranda and longtime companion Janet Sarro of Winthrop and the late John Miranda.
Charles was also an uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life Services on Saturday July 8 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at the Casper Funeral and Cremation Services 187 Dorchester Street Boston Mass.
Committal Services will be private.
Mary Follis
May 28, 1931 – June 26, 2023
At 92 years of age, Mary Follis passed away unexpectedly in her home on Monday, June 26th.
Born, raised and a lifelong resident of Chelsea, she attended Chelsea Schools and was the beloved daughter of the late Jennie (White) Hart.
Mary was married to Frederick Follis and raised two sons. She worked for many years for Leonard Silver Manufacturing and retired in 1993.
In her lifetime, Mary enjoyed live theater and attending outdoor music concerts. She also enjoyed candle pin bowling and was a member of the Chelsea Senior Center.
Mary was predeceased by her husband, Frederick and her brother, Richard Hart. She is survived by her loving sons, Frederick Follis of Chelsea and Danny Follis of New Hampshire and her dear grandson, Joseph Follis.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering and life celebration today, Thursday, July 6h from 5-7 p.m. in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea.
For online guest book or to send expressions of sympathy, please visit: www.WelshFH.com.
James Donald Mitchell, Jr.
Newspaper Publisher and former Mayor of Chelsea
James Donald Mitchell, Jr., 86, of Saugus, newspaper publisher and former Chelsea Mayor, has died.
Born in Chelsea on May 3, 1937, the son of James Donald Mitchell of Gary, WV and Marian (Spracklin) of Chelsea, Jim graduated from Chelsea High School in 1955 and was voted “Best Athlete” by his senior class where he excelled in football, basketball, and baseball. Following graduation, he attended Kansas State University on a full football scholarship and later studied at Suffolk University in Boston.
Jim married Ethelyn (Mahoney) of Revere and was the loving and devoted father to their four children: Jeffrey, James, Marianne, and Todd.
Jim’s professional career began in newspaper advertising at the Chelsea Record before leaving to manage the Malden Evening News and the Medford Mercury for many years, retiring as advertising manager.
Jim committed his life to his hometown of Chelsea, beginning his 16-years in public service as Ward 5 Alderman for one term, then as Alderman-at-Large and finally, serving as Mayor of Chelsea for one term 1984-1985.
He founded Suffolk County Publications and published the Chelsea Advocate for almost a decade. Along with his son, James David, Jim co-published the Advocate Newspapers, Inc. publishing weekly newspapers in Everett, Revere, Malden and Saugus in print and online for over 32 years.
Jim is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Ethelyn; and his children, Jeffrey Mitchell and his wife, Julie of Saugus, James David of Danville, NH, Todd of Everett and his daughter, Marianne Hanson and her husband, Daniel Hanson of Carmel, IN; his sister, Nancy Belanger and her husband, Daniel Belanger of Charlton, MA and Vincent Montesano of Revere along with his grandchildren: Ashley, Brittnay and Victoria Mitchell, Jacob Ringenberg and Annie Rose as well as nieces, nephews, and seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Jean Montesano and brother, John Mitchell. Jim also leaves his devoted Labradoodle, Lucy.
A Memorial Service was held at the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea on Wednesday, July 5 from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Shriners Hospitals for Children, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394.
Belen A. Azarias Mesina
July 8, 1930 – June 26, 2023
Belen A. Mesina passed away on Monday, June 26 at the Katzman Family Center in Chelsea after a brief decline in health. She was 92 years of age.
Born in Casiguran Quezon, Philippines on July 8, 1930, she was a beloved child of the late Victorio Gorospe and Esperanza Azarias.
Belen received all her formal education in the Philippines, including her associate degree in teaching. While raising her eight children, she also worked as a grade school teacher in the Philippines.
In 1982, Belen came to the United States first settling in Boston’s South End. She began working in the hospitality field, laboring to bring her children to her new home.
She has resided in Revere with her son and daughter-in-law for the past 13 years.
Her life’s devotion was to provide a safe and naturing home for her family.
She was the devoted and beloved mother of Alberto Llorca of Brockton, Diana Chin and her husband, Gary of Seattle, Evangeline Becker and her husband, Bernie of Newton, Carlito Mesina of Everett, Josephine Roldan of Lowell, Maryann Mesina and her companion, Mike Tucceri of Cambridge, Dennis Mesina and his wife, Cathie of Revere and the late Danilo Llorca; the cherished grandmother of 26 and adoring great-grandmother to numerous children.
Relatives and friends attended visiting hours on Friday, June 30 in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea and the funeral was from the Welsh Funeral Home on Saturday, July 1, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere. Services concluded with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, Attn: Shayana Morris, 240 Lynnfield St., Peabody, MA 01960.
For online guest book or to send expressions of sympathy, please visit: www.WelshFH.com