All Obituaries

SANTIAGO, Ana Luisa (Santiago-Iraola) - of Chelsea, formerly of Arroyo, Puerto Rico, has passed away with her loving family by her side May 17th. Devoted wife of Roberto Santiago, Sr. and sister to Teresa Iraola-Romero of Guayama, Puerto Rico. Beloved mother of Roberto Santiago Jr. and his partner Madelyn Perez, of Essex NH, Angel Santiago of Norfolk, MA, Norma Santiago of Lowell, MA, William Iraola and his partner Barbie Rosado of Haverhill, MA, Richard Iraola and his wife Jennifer...

John T Ames Sr. of Chelsea, Ma passed peacefully into eternal rest on March 22, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. John was a retired Chelsea Police Officer. He proudly served as a Patrolman and Dispatcher for 28 years. John was a certified scuba diver and was a member of The Boston Sea Rovers Diving Club. He was an amateur photographer, enjoyed listening to swing music from the late 30's and 40's, and was an avid pool player. He was a past member of the Chelsea Elks.  John...

GOODRICH, Anthony M.- Of Medford, formerly of Chelsea, March 14th. Devoted son of Thomas Goodrich and Deborah Estabrook of Chelsea. Brother of James Roche, Mariah Romero and Alyssa Marie Goodrich.  Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Service in the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, Chelsea on Monday, March 28th at 10 AM. Visiting Hours in the Smith Funeral Home on Sunday from 4-7 PM. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. The...

ZACCHEO, Rosario L. "Al Zack"- Of Belmont, New Hampshire, formerly of Chelsea. Devoted husband of the late Mary P. "Pat" (Hanlon). Beloved father of Donna Salvitti and her husband Peter of Peabody and Michael Zaccheo and his wife Laurie Ann of Gilford, New Hampshire. Son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth (Saladino) Zaccheo. Half brother of Robert Dingwell. Cherished grandfather of Sean, Ryan and Caitlin Salvitti and Taylor Zaccheo. Also lovingly survived by many nieces and...

SMITH- Of Chelsea, unexpectedly, February 22nd, Christopher L. Devoted life long companion for over 35 years of Cynthia Velleca. Beloved father of Zach, Ethan and Hailey Smith all of Chelsea. Brother of Bill, Danny, Alex, Eric, Connie and Virginia Smith. Also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Celebration of Life in the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, Chelsea on Saturday, March 5th from 3-5 PM. Committal Services...

ROSSETTI, Louis A., Sr.- Of Chelsea, formerly of Revere, February 21st peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband of Mary Lou (Brennan). Beloved father of Robin McCarron and her husband James of Revere, Louis A. Rossetti, Jr. and his late wife Kathy (Hartman) of Chelsea and Richard Rossetti and his husband Cameron Harris of Chelsea. Brother of Susan Benenati, Dominic, Thomas, Dennis, Robert and Steven Rossetti all of Revere. Cherished grandfather of Ashleigh Rossetti...

Cunningham, Catherine F. "Cathy" (McCarthy), passed after a long illness on February 10th surrounded by family at the age of 77.  Born in Chelsea, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Frances H. (Doherty) McCarthy.  She leaves behind her beloved son Leo P. Cunningham along with his wife Nicole and their children Chloe, William (Sanford) and Leo P. Cunningham, II. She also leaves her brother Leo McCarthy and his partner Nancy A Baynes of East...

LOMBARDI, Maria (Pasquariello)- Of Lynn, formerly of Chelsea, January 31st. Devoted wife of the late Saverio Lombardi. Beloved mother of Annina Cogliandro and her husband Anthony of Saugus, Antonio Lombardi and his wife Dorothy of Peabody, Giovanna Lombardi of Italy, Linda Marrero of Lynn and the late Giuseppina Morabito and her surviving husband  Saverio of Revere. Sister of Antonio Pasquariello, Carmela Iannuzzi and her late husband Gerardo, Elisa Grande and her husband Dominic,...

Delia “Lily” Hernandez Valentin, long-term, loved and well-known resident of Chelsea, MA passed away Monday, January 24, 2022. Delia was the beloved wife of Isidro “Izzy” Valentin and loving mother to Gladys Valentin Agneta (Nick) of Massachusetts, Richard Valentin (Erin) of Kentucky, Roy Valentin (Courtney) of Florida, Michael Valentin (Kristina) of Connecticut, Gloria Valentin of Massachusetts and Naysa Robinson of Florida.  She was the adored sister to the...

VAQUERANO- Of Chelsea, formerly of San Vincente, El Salvador, January 14th, Margarita. Beloved wife of Julio Vasquez. Beloved mother of Julio, Henry, Balmore, Katie and Heidi, Dear sister of Aminta, Gladys, Blanca, Armando and Carlos. Cherished grandmother of Jace, Haven, Jr., Leeani, Nini, Hailey, Margarita, Aaron, Aniyah, Jordan and Felicita. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway, Chelsea on Friday, January 21st at 10 AM....