Rose Primatello
Family was paramount to her and she was most happy when in the presence of those she loved
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Visitation on Friday, June 21st from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for Rose M. (Salerno) Primatello, who passed away peacefully on June 14th at 99 years of age. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 11 a.m., followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Rose was born, raised and attended schools in Chelsea and was the daughter of Emmanuel and Nicolina (DeStefano) Salerno. Rose was a devoted wife and mother. She and her husband, Lawrence A. Primatello, shared an amazing 77 years together prior to his passing in 2019.
Rose was a hardworking woman. Sewing was a passion of hers and it led to her working as a seamstress in East Boston for a clothing manufacturer. Outside of work, she also utilized her skills to create special items such as drapes and most importantly to make clothing for her family and friends. Family was paramount to Rose, and she was most happy when in the presence of those she loved.
She treasured Sunday dinners with family and as her children began to have children of their own, she was honored to take on the role of babysitting her grandchildren.
She was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence A. Primatello, Sr., devoted mother of Lorraine F. O’Brien and her husband, Larry O’Brien of Mashpee, Janice A. van Hogezand and her husband, Maarten of Lynn, Elaine A. Cataldo and her husband, Edward of Middle River, MD, Lawrence A. Primatello, Jr. and his wife, Donna of Georgetown and the late Doreen R. Fusco. Rose is also lovingly survived by her son-in-law, Joseph Fusco of Nashua, NH, 13 adoring grandchildren and 18 dear great-grandchildren. She was the dear sister of the late Josephine Kozlowski, Nancy Mahoney, Antonio Salerno and Nicholas Salerno and is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals.
David Martel
Former Beachmont resident
David H. Martel, 82, formerly of Beachmont, Revere, passed away on May 30, 2024.
He leaves his wife, Jane, brothers: Charles, Leonard, James and John and the late Richard and Paul; his children, Jennifer and David, grandchildren: Jake and Wes and his extended family, Charisse, Jade and Amber. He will be missed
Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
Ralph Clough
Retired Aircraft Jet Engine Mechanic
Ralph M. Clough, born in Malden on August 15, 1937, passed on June 10, 2024.
Ralph was a compassionate, funny, loving and ambitious man who cherished time with his family and friends above all else. Ralph’s laughter and love filled many rooms, at the local Moose Club of Revere and the American Legion, where he was a proud member.
Ralph’s ambition led him to a fulfilling career as an Aircraft Jet Engine Mechanic. He spent his early years at General Electric before moving on to Eastern Airlines. His work ethic was appreciated by his colleagues and superiors alike. Ralph’s dedication went beyond his career, as he served in the United States Airforce, a fact that he was immensely proud of. He had a knack for storytelling, often entertaining family and friends with tales of his childhood and military service. Many of these stories were shared over sundaes from Putnam Pantry with his niece Cherie Clough-Berry.
Ralph is survived by his siblings: Herbert and Barbara Clough, Edith and Richard (deceased), Albert Clough and Dianne Viana, William and Barbara Clough,and his sister-in-law, Nancy Clough and several nieces and nephews. Ralph was predeceased by his father, Ralph Clough, his mother, Alice Clough, his wife, Elsie Clough, his sister, Barbara (Upton) Clough and his brother, Richard Clough.
Services for Ralph will be held on Thursday, June 20 at Paul Buonfiglio & Sons 128 Revere Street. Revere from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon followed by interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, 185 Lake Street, Peabody, MA 01960.
John Felt, Jr.
Of Las Vegas, formerly of Revere
John A. Felt, Jr., 77, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Revere, passed away on June 7, 2024.
The son of the late John A. Felt and Eleanor R. (Cortese) Felt, he was
raised in Revere and was a graduate of Boston College High School, Class of 1964. He then furthered his education by attending Boston College, where he attained a bachelor’s degree in economics, graduating cum laude in 1968. In 1973, he moved to Las Vegas at the age of 26, and throughout his career, he worked as a floor manager at the Sliver Slipper, Castaways and various other Las Vegas casinos.
He was the beloved son of the late Revere Patrolman John A. Felt and Eleanor R. (Cortese) Felt; dear brother of Donna M. Roman and her late husband, William and Eleanor A. Garofalo and her husband, John, all of Revere and the late Mark E. Felt and Stephen M. Felt; cherished uncle of Jennifer A. Giordano and her husband, Gary of Saugus, Robert P. Donnelly and his wife, Sandra of Meredith, NH, Jason M. Donnelly and his wife, Rhoda of Maryland and James M. Garofalo and his wife, Colleen of Lynn. He is also lovingly survived by 10 grandnieces and grandnephews.
In accordance with John’s wishes, Funeral Services will be held privately.
To send online condolences, please visit: www.vertucciosmithvazza.com
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals.
Joanna Drinkwater Palmer
She was a beacon of love, faith, generosity and creativity
Joanna Drinkwater Palmer passed away on June 11, 2024.
Born Giovanna Altomare Bevilacqua on October 25, 1935 in Malden, Joanna grew up in Revere and resided for many years in Melrose. She was a member of the graduating class of 1958 at the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, where she met her husband, George.
Joanna’s professional life was marked by a passion for education and creativity. She was a talented pianist, a devoted teacher, an inspiring educator, terrific cook, an accomplished artist and craftsperson. Joanna’s love for rug hooking and gardening reflected her appreciation for the beauty of the world and her talent for creating. Her hand hooked rugs were featured in exhibitions and publications, and her gardens featured on garden tours. Joanna had a love of learning and quest for knowledge that never ceased throughout her life.
Joanna leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory. She is survived by her devoted spouse, George Palmer and their daughter, Galen Palmer. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph J. Drinkwater, her mother, Altomare Vallarelli Drinkwater, her daughter, Marlowe Palmer, her son, Christopher Palmer, and her brother, Richard Drinkwater. Joanna is also survived by many nieces and nephews: Cassandra Drinkwater and her husband, Craig Sherman, Trevor Drinkwater and his wife, Kristy Drinkwater, Jared Drinkwater and his wife, Julie Drinkwater, J. Tyler Drinkwater and his wife, Eliza Krpoyan; grand nieces and nephews: Anthony Drinkwater, Dylan Drinkwater, Paxton Drinkwater, Brendan Bernstein, Jory Drinkwater, Zac Drinkwater, Callie Drinkwater, and Ysabelle Drinkwater. Also remembered are her beloved Drinkwater, Fiumara and Vallarelli cousins, the Hyde family and her cherished personal aide, Wilza Valentin.
Through all the roles she played in life, Joanna was a beacon of love, faith, generosity and creativity. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of those whose lives she touched. We invite those who knew Joanna to share their memories and upload photos to her memorial page as a tribute to this remarkable woman.
A Funeral Mass for Joanna will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 21 at Saint Anthony’s Church, 250 Revere Street, Revere followed by the interment at Wyoming Cemetery, 205 Sylvan Street, Melrose. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice. May we suggest the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://tinyurl.com/ycyxhbt7 or Christopher’s Haven www.christophershaven.org.
