Margaret Crowley
Longtime Filenes Employee
Margaret M. (Mastrangelo) Crowley, a resident of Revere, passed away on April 24.
She had worked at Filene’s for many years. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter C.; loving daughter of the late Angelo and Antoinetta (Steriti) Mastrangelo; dear sister of the late Dr. Angelo Mastrangelo Jr., Louise Santoro, Rocco Mastrangelo, Ella Hughes and Edward Mastrangelo and is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
The Paul Buonfiglio & Sons~Bruno Funeral Home in Revere handled funeral arrangements. Holy Cross Cemetery was the site of interment. Those wishing to honor her memory may send donations to: Hospice Services of MA 391 Broadway, suite 103, Everett, MA 02149. An online guestbook and memorial can be found at: www.Buonfiglio.com
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Mildred Flight
Member of Former Ladies Group of Mt. Bellingham United Methodist Church of Chelsea
Mildred (Butt) Flight, age 97, died Wednesday morning, April 16 at Eastpointe Nursing Center in Chelsea.
She had been a member of the former ladies group at Mt. Bellingham United Methodist Church in Chelsea.
A native of Newfoundland, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth-Ann (Thistle) Butt and the wife of the late Walter Flight. She is survived by her loving sister Rev. George Boyd Butt of New Brunswick, Canada, her dear nieces Jacquelyn Legere and Sharon Cameron, both of Canada, and Luann McManaman of Florida.
A Graveside Service will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm St., Everett on Friday May 16 at 12 noon. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. The William R. Carafa & Son Home For Funerals in Chelsea is handling arrangements.
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Richard Cleveland Benzing
Retired Self Employed Truck Driver
Richard Cleveland Benzing, a US Navy Vietnam veteran, died Wednesday afternoon, April 23 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 70 years old.
He was born and raised in New York, the son of the late Wardwill J. and Alberta (Bennett) Benzing. After graduating from high school, Richard enlisted in the US Navy on January 26, 1961 and received an honorable discharge on January 25, 1965. He worked as a retired self-employed truck driver and owned his own vehicle.
Richard leaves behind his beloved daughter Angela Inserra of Florida; his dear sister Iris Salvi of Cambridge and the late Leilani Hendry; his step-brother Louann Houpt of Pennsylvania; one grandson, Anthony; and several nieces and nephews.
Private funeral services are being held with arrangements entrusted to the William R. Carafa & Son Home For Funerals in Chelsea.
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CPL. Frederick ‘Bub’ Ford
Vietnam Veteran
Cpl. Frederick W. “Buba” Ford, H and S Co., 1st.Bn, 6th Mar 2D div., a veteran of the war in Viet Nam, died at his home on April 24 at 5.22 p.m., surrounded by loved ones. His death resulted from a long term illness due to exposure during time of war.
Born on September 22, 1950 to Frederick M. and Eunice Ford of Chelsea, he is survived by his siblings Kathleen Daniels, Beverly Lane, Paul Ford, Ann Farnsworth, George Ford, and Ronda Cordero; his three sons Paul Ford, Shawn Ford and Jamie Ford; his daughter Becky Anne Greene; his stepchildren Stephen Allegra Jr. and Stacey Ford; his grandchildren Kendra, Paul, Jr., Trina, Tyler, Jordan, Jamie, Adriana, Bella, Andrea, Jacob, Chris Jr., Callie, and Kyle; and his three great grandchildren Dom, Brealla, and Atheena. All of whom he loved very much ………Semper Fidelis….Always Faithful…..
Services will be announced at a later date.