Michael Alexander Mongiello
Full of Life and Joy, He Was a Generous Friend to Everyone He Met
Michael Alexander Mongiello was an incredibly dynamic and beautiful person – full of life and joy, a generous friend to everyone he met. Michael also known as Aldo by many from his birth name Everaldo X Aguilar.
Michael lived to live, he seized each moment and enjoyed it to the maximum. In good or bad times, he found joy, the most precious time for him was with family, friends, coworkers, his husband, John and his chihuahua, Miguelito. Five years clear of cancer, it came back to call him home to eternal life, with little pain or suffering.
Born in Honduras, he came to the United States at the age of 14 to be with his mother. With no English and only dreams, he moved forward. Later, he graduated from Chelsea High School and went on to Bunker Hill Community College to study English and Computer Programing. In High School he was a peer counselor, helping younger students and those from troubled backgrounds.
He began working for Marriott in Cheers and other restaurants at Boston Logan International Airport. It is here that he met his husband, John and immediately the two were inseparable. At a time when marraige was not an option for same sex couples, the two were clear that they would spend the rest of their lives together. Aldo and John were known around Boston and Logan Airport for being an amazing couple, dedicated to each other, out on the town every night enjoying every moment together and with their friends.
In the airport restaurants, Michael became manager for multiple Dunkin’ Donuts. Next, Michael worked for The Boston Copley Plaza Hotel as a waiter, where he was named Employee of The Year. He later moved to customer service at Delta Airlines at Boston Logan International Airport, then on to Inflight Services, later International Customer Service in Atlanta Airport and most recently customer service in Maimi International Airport. He took tremendous pride in providing premium service to every passenger. He enjoyed the companionship of working through a shift with his co-workers, good or bad weather, he still managed to deliver a warm smile.
Though serious, professional and confident at work, Michael was laid back and outgoing in his personal life. His most joyous times were when he was with his or John’s family. He loved his nine brothers and sisters tremendously, his 34 nieces and nephews and 27 great nieces and nephews – many aunts and uncles. He knew each of them by name, whether he saw each of them regularly or not, he always checked in with family to inquire how everyone was.
Outside of work, you could find Michael traveling to visit family in Honduras and Miami. A fully stamped passport from Europe, to Israel, to Costa Rica. He loved traveling, fashion, fine dining, clubs, casino, country club, pool parties, BBQ or anywhere he could be enjoying his family and friends. A good glass of wine and some fine Italian, Latin American or gourmet cuisine!
But, the best times of all, he was at home in Boston with his husband of 31 years, John and Miguelito, their seven year old chihuahua and their many great neighbors.
He never looked back, he never forgot where he came from, he never judged anyone, he had a deep belief in God and lived his Christian faith with action, well rooted in what was important in life!
At only 49 years on this earth, he returned to the next life. For all those that know Michael, his life and joy will always be present with them!
He is loved and survived by: John A Mongiello Jr (Husband), Reina Cruz (Mother), Juan Fransisco Aguilar Alonzo (Father – Deceased), Andrea Mongiello (Mother-In-Law), John A Mongiello (Father-in-Law), Juan Aguilar (Brother), Hugo Aguilar (Brother), Suyapa Cruz (Sister – Deceased), Manuel (Brother) and Elena (In-law) Aguilar – (Nephews) Erick, Jennifer, Jefry, Hellen, Marylin, Mildred (Sister) Aguilar and Orlando (In-law) Sierra – (Nephews) Stefany, Isacc, Nicole, Maribel Aguilar (Sister) – (Nieces) Karol, Katia, Fabiola, Juan Ramon (Brother) and Rosa (In-law) Aguilar – (Nephews) Juan Ramon Jr., Rosa Andrea, Jonathan, Andres, Dora, Wilmer Aguilar (Brother) and Balbina (In-law) Machado – (Nephews) Fanny (Deceased), Wilmer Jr., Josef, Darwin (Brother) and Suyapa (In-law) Aguilar – (Nephews) Darwin Jr., Allan, Alexander, Reyna, Sarahi, Abraham, Angel, Juan Carlos (Brother) and Marlene (In-law) Aguilar – (Nephews) Bryan, Briana, Juan Francisco, Daysi, Kenneth, Dangelo Jean Carlos, Dania (Sister) and Silvio (In-law) Sanchez – (Nephew) Juan Carlos Jr. Sanchez, Alex (Brother) Pagoaga, Steven (In-law) and Angela (In-law) Riehl – (Nieces) Mary Kate, Emily, Racheal and many great nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends attended Michael’s visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, Chelsea, on Monday, May 8 followed by a Holy Eucharist Service at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Chelsea on Tuesday. Interment will take place on May 18 at Funerales del Recuerdo in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
Alice Conlon
Her Gentle Demeanor and Charitable Nature Will Be Greatly Missed by All Who Knew Her
Alice P. (Kelly) Conlon, 88, of Tewksbury, formerly of Chelsea and Boca Raton, Florida, died at her home on April 27th. She was surrounded by her loving family as she passed away with grace and peace.
The daughter of the late Marcella (Wangrocka) and Edward Kelly, Alice was born and raised in Chelsea, the community in which she and her late husband Joseph V. “Joe” Conlon chose to live and raise their six children on Eleanor Street. She was an active member of Saint Rose Parish and could often be found volunteering there in a variety of capacities. She was an avid supporter of all the activities her children were involved in, from dance to scouts, little league to hockey. She was her children’s biggest fan and most passionate cheerleader. Alice was a woman of great faith and a weekly communicant at Saint Michael’s Chapel. Alice’s gentle demeanor and charitable nature will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Alice attended Saint Rose Elementary and High School after which she went to work at Chelsea City Hall. She left City Hall to raise her family, only to return with stints at the City’s Public Library and Water Department. After retiring from the city, Alice worked for a time as a real estate sales associate for Century 21 in Everett, eventually opting to join Joe in full retirement. Alice and Joe enjoyed splitting their time between their Massachusetts and Florida residences.
Alice was predeceased by her husband Joe, the love of her life and best friend of 62 years. She was the loving and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Patricia Cooper and her husband, the late Dennis Cooper, Mary Leverone and her husband, Andrew, Janet “J.” Conlon and her wife, Nancy Azar, Kathleen Ruggieri and her husband, John, Joe Conlon and his wife, Tracy and Bill Conlon and his wife, Christine. She was the cherished Nana of Joshua Richard and his wife, Marisa, Alissandra, Jillian, Brian and Jack Conlon, Joseph Leverone and his wife, Jenna, Daniel Leverone, Samantha Leverone and Nicholas Leverone and his wife, Elisa. She was the adored Nana Alice to Matthew, J.J., Antonio and Owen Leverone.
She was also predeceased by her loving brother, Edward J. Kelly and his wife, Anne (Costello) Kelly and brother-in-law Daniel J. Farren. She is survived by her close friend and sister-in-law Mary (Conlon) Farren, her nieces and nephews: Anne Kelly Byerly, Ed Kelly, Joan Kelly McNeill, Mary Ann Farren Tobin, Dan Farren, Kevin Farren and their families. In addition, Alice is also survived by her dear cousins: Walter Kelly, Barbara Castle, Mary Massinger, Regina Targee-Ribeiro, Fredericka Noble, Janice Dullea, and Fred Targee, as well as by many treasured friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral at the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea today, Thursday, May 11 at 10 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Michael the Archangel Chapel at the Chelsea Soldiers Home, 91 Crest Avenue, Chelsea with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
Donations in Alice’s memory can be made to the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, c/o the Oblate Residence, 486 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876. For online guest book or to send expressions of sympathy, please visit: www.WelshFH.com.