Josephine M. "Joanie" Federico

Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, June 12th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for Josephine M. "Joanie" (Sapochetti) Federico, of Saugus, formerly of Revere, who passed away on June 6th at 82 years of age. A Funeral Service will be conducted in the Funeral home at 1:00 p.m., followed by entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
Born and raised in Boston's North End, she spent her early childhood there and was a graduate of East Boston High School. Joanie married John F. Federico, and the newlywed couple started their family in Boston's North End and then moved to Revere. She was a devoted wife and mother, and her sole focus was to raise and nurture her children.
After her children were grown, Joanie went on to work as a waitress for many years at Michaels Seaside on Revere Beach. Joanie loved to be surrounded by her family and friends. She especially enjoyed trips to both Foxwoods Casino and more recently Encore Casino, along with frequent visits to Ogunquit, Maine. She and her husband were longtime residents of Revere and have been residing in Saugus for the past 15 years.
She is the beloved wife of John F. Federico of Saugus. Devoted mother of John A. Federico and his wife Alyson of East Boston, Lisa Marie Mangiasi and her husband William Anthony of Medford, and Richard Federico and his husband Matthew Wall of Melrose. Cherished grandmother of John Mangiasi, Nicholas Mangiasi, Gianna Federico and Anthony Federico. Adored great grandmother of Nicholas, Jr. Dear sister of Carol Green and her late husband John, Anthony Sapochetti and his wife Carolyn, and the late Marie Green and her late husband Ronald. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Josephine, please visit our floral store.