Ron Farnell, 89, Founder of the Everett Youth League and “Everyone’s Favorite Coach”
He lived in Everett for 60 years, started a youth baseball league, coached CYO basketball and received a key to the city.…
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Maximo Paiva Purisaca, 81, of Chelsea, Ship’s Electrician From Lima Who Came Here in 1982
Born in Lima, Peru, he worked as an electrician on ships and ocean liners, came to the United States in 1982, and…
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Harriet (McNeil) Santiago, 83, of Chelsea, Red Sox Fan and Familiar Face at St. Rose and PAV Bingo
Born in Allston, she made her home in Chelsea, was married 64 years to Carmelo Santiago, and leaves four children, 12 grandchildren…
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Anthony “Spucky” Spagnolo, 84, Lifelong Revere Resident and Army Airborne Veteran
An Army paratrooper who lived his whole life in Revere, known for his garden and his debates on politics and history. Visitation…
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A. Robert “Bob” Chinchillo, 83, Revere High’s 1960 Valedictorian, MIT Graduate and Nationally Ranked Masters Sprinter
Valedictorian and class president at Revere High in 1960, two MIT degrees, 40 years at Raytheon, a karate black belt and a…
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Nicolas Edmundo Chavarria-Portillo, 66, of Revere, Came From El Salvador at 23 and Worked 39 Years at the Royal Sonesta
Born in La Reina, El Salvador, he taught himself English through reading, music and work, became a citizen in 1999, and helped…
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Jose Luis Contreras Sr., 80, of Revere, Played for El Salvador’s Youth National Team and Kept Playing Into His 60s
He played for El Salvador's youth national team, later in a 60-and-over league in Massachusetts, and ran a printing press for more…
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Iris Minerva Mendez, 63, of Revere, and Her Mother, Raquel Mendez, 83, Died a Day Apart
Iris Mendez of Revere, born in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, died September 22. Her mother, Raquel, died September 21, and the two were…
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Joseph “Joe” Ricciardi, 64, of Everett, Broadway Boxing Trainer Who Mentored Generations of Young Fighters
A boxing trainer who coached generations of young people at Broadway Boxing and raised two children in Everett. Visiting hours Sunday in…
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Laurie L. Pelosi, 68, Lifelong Chelsea Resident Who Earned Two Master’s Degrees and Was Training to Be a Chaplain
Born in Chelsea in 1958, she worked in healthcare offices, then earned two master's degrees from Liberty University and was studying for…
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