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ROSE MODICA Obituary

MODICA, Rose M. (Cimino) Age 80, of Saugus, formerly of Revere, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019. Rose had a long successful career at Towle Mfg. East Boston, MA. After her retirement, Rose went on to be a part time secretary at St. Mary's Church Revere. She became an active member of the St. Mary's community and the St. Vincent De Paul Society. Rose was the loving mother of Maureen Perisie and her husband Richard of Peabody, and Michael Modica of Saugus, formerly of Revere. Dear sister of Phyllis Iudica and her husband Robert of Saugus, and the late Michael Cimino. Adored grandmother of Richard Perisie and his husband Adam Cavagnaro of San Francico, and Jennifer Sacchetti and her husband John of Hanover, MA. Cherished great grandmother of Bennet, Madelyn, and Maxwell. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends will gather in Vazza's ""Beechwood"" Funeral Home, 262 Beach Street, REVERE on Friday, August 16th from 4PM to 8PM and again at 9AM Saturday morning before leaving in procession to St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Revere for a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in her honor at 10AM. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to NAMI at 3803 Fairfax Dr. Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22203. For guest book and directions please go to www.vazzafunerals.com Vazza Funeral Home

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, 2019.

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jon gottlieb

August 7, 2023

mike and rose, 2 of my fav peeps.

Patricia Forgione/Deming

August 30, 2019

Maureen, Michael and family my deepest sympathy to all of you. I have such fond memories of your mom, a sweet, soft spoken and kind woman. May you find peace in your memories.
your father's cousin, Pattie Forgione Deming

Margie Rota

August 17, 2019

Rosie,I will always remember all the good times we shared as youngsters. May you spend eternity in the loving hands of Jesus Christ.

August 16, 2019

Michael, I'm so sory for your lose of your beautiful mother. I only knew her for a few short years but, I loved her from the moment I met her. I will miss her. May God be with you and help you during these sad days. Sincerely, Joan MacIsaac

August 15, 2019

Mikey,

You could not ask for a more beautiful, loving, kind and special guardian angel. We send our sincere and most heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Helen Lew and Danny Garbett

August 14, 2019

Maureen and Michael, I'm so sorry for you're loss. I remember living across the street from you guys in Winchester when you're mom and my mom became very good friends. Now they're having a glass a wine on us. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Suzanne (Doherty) Maloney

JON GOTTLIEB

August 13, 2019

Mike and his dear mom will always be close to me, always extending their hands of help and friendship even when I don't ask for it. They are both missed when they are not around. It will be even more so now. I will never refuse their calling.

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16

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Vazza's "Beechwood" Funeral Home

262 Beach Street, Revere, MA 02151

Aug

17

Visitation

9:00 a.m.

Vazza's "Beechwood" Funeral Home

262 Beach Street, Revere, MA 02151

Aug

17

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary of the Assumption Church

Revere, MA 02151

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Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals

262 Beach Street, Revere, MA 02151

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