Roland Souza Velho
Of Fall River, formerly of Chelsea
Roland Souza Velho, who had relocated from Chelsea to Fall River, passed away on September 9 at the age of 92.
Born in Fall River to the late John S. Velho Sr. and Madeline (Viveiros) Velho, he was the husband of the late Mildred (Kennerson) Velho. His employment included work as a truck driver at Merchant Tire and as a nighttime custodian at Beth Israel Hospital.
He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Kathy Velho, three grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews, following the death of his son David Velho. Five siblings predeceased him.
A service is scheduled for Friday, September 16 at 10 a.m. at the Fall River Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2695 N. Main St., Fall River, with burial to follow at Pocasset Hill, Tiverton, RI. The A F Almeida & Son Funeral Home, 1309 Globe St. Fall River, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the America Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma, OK 73123 or the Joslin Clinic, 1 Joslin Pl., Boston, MA 02215. An online guestbook is available at www.almeida-pocasset.com
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Helen Allen
Worked at Dunkin Donuts on Everett Avenue until the age of 83; active member of Everett Moose
Helen E. (Nadworny) Allen of Chelsea died on September 8 following a brief illness at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 92 years old and had been born in Chelsea.
For over 20 years until its closure, she was employed as a clerk by the American Optical Company. She then spent the next 20 years working as a clerk for Dunkin Donuts, which was previously known as Mister Donut on Everett Avenue, and retired at age 83. She was also an active participant in the Everett Moose.
She was the devoted wife of the late William B. Allen and devoted mother of Carol Giordano of Revere, June Falco and her husband Anthony of East Windsor, New Jersey, and the late Naomi “Jeannie” Hornbraye. She was the dear sister of the late Jean Bowen, Sophie Gisetto, Joseph, Michael, Frank, Chester, Charles and William Nadworny. Her grandchildren include Stacey Zolla, Richard Giordano, and Kelly and Sean Falco. She is also survived by great-grandchildren CJ, Angelo and Addario Zolla and Joseph and Jessica Giordano, her sister-in-law Eva Nadworny of Peabody, and many nieces and nephews.
The Smith Funeral Home, Chelsea, handled funeral arrangements. Interment took place at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Condolences may be sent to Helen’s family at www.smithfuneralhomes.com
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Walter ‘Fishcake’ ‘Wally’ Szczerbinski
Past Post Commander of PAV Post 13 of Chelsea
Walter F. Szczerbinski of Lynnfield, formerly of Chelsea and Peabody, died on September 7 following a brief illness at the Hunt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Danvers. He was 90 years old.
A Chelsea native and the youngest of five children born to the late Vincent and Albina Szczerbinski, he graduated from Chelsea High School and enlisted in the US Navy, serving with distinction during World War II. During his naval service, he worked as a ships electrician and received additional training and education in public health.
He received an honorable discharge in 1946 with the rank of Coxswain and returned to Chelsea to marry the former Theresa J. Branczewska. The couple raised three daughters and one son together. Walter pursued further education in public health and worked for many years as a Health Inspector for Chelsea and Salem. He subsequently became health and environmental supervisor in the Emergency Department at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston. Following retirement, he worked part time as a security officer at Avnet in Peabody.
He spent much of his life as a Chelsea resident before moving to Peabody in the 1980s and to Lynnfield seven years ago. He was a member, officer, and past Post Commander of PAV Post 13 of Chelsea. Walter had a passion for reading, bike riding, and spending time with his beloved wife, family, and grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings William and Charles Szczerbinski, Irene Lantych, and Hedwig Kornack. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Theresa J. Szczerbinski. He was the devoted father and father-in-law of Anita M. Bedrosian and her late husband Peter of Lynnfield, Judy Szczerbinski of Peabody, Mary Sciuto and her husband David of Dunstable, and Thomas J. Szczerbinski and his wife Andrea of Arlington, VA. He was the cherished grandfather of Jessica and Matthew Bedrosian, Travis and Shannon Benson, and Ryan and Justin Szczerbinski.
Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, Chelsea, handled funeral arrangements. Interment took place at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Friends wishing to honor Walter’s memory may make contributions to a charity of their choice.