Phyllis L. Locore

Phyllis L. Locore obituary, Saugus, MA

Phyllis L. Locore

Phyllis Locore Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home on Feb. 20, 2026.
Mrs. Phyllis "Chickie" (Turco) Locore, of Saugus, age 92, died on Monday at the Leonard Florence Center in Chelsea. She was the wife of the late Emilio P. Locore, Jr.

Born and raised in the North End of Boston, she was the daughter of the late Rosario and Catherine (Zuccala) Turco. Mrs. Locore loved to cook, enjoyed music and dancing with her husband. Her greatest joy was taking care of her family.

She is survived by her four children; Paul Locore of Wakefield, Joanne Goffredo and her husband Michael of Saugus, Joseph Locore and his wife Janice of Derry, NH, and Robert Locore of Florida, grandchildren; Michael D'Amelio, Jr., Joseph Locore and his wife Valerie, Nicole DeSimone and her husband Anthony. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Locore is also survived by her brother-in-law Rudy Vasquez. She was predeceased by her brothers Philip Turco and Joseph Turco.

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association @heart.org.

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