Obituaries 03-02-2023

Victoria M. Coppola

Of Medford, formerly of North End

Victoria M. “Vicki” (Naimo) Coppola, of Medford, formerly of Boston’s North End, passed away on Monday, February 27th. She was 85. Born in Boston, she was the cherished daughter of the late Domenic and Nora (Viglione) Naimo.

Vicki loved everyone, and was loved in return. She would help anyone in need and there was not one she would turn away. Vicki was the definition of generosity and unconditional love. She was dedicated to her family and taking care of them was her passion. Making them all happy was her main goal in life, she succeeded on every level.

Vicki was so proud of being a Nana and Great Nana. Vicki’s family stated “she lived for her grandchildren and great grandchildren”. When Vicki was not spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she enjoyed spending the winters down in Florida with Joe at their home in Hollywood Beach, and sitting on the beach soaking up the sunshine.

Victoria was the beloved wife of 65 years to Joseph Coppola. She was the devoted mother of David Coppola and his wife Patricia, and Robert Coppola and his wife Cheryl. She was the loving Nana of Kristopher Coppola and his wife Lauren, David Michael Coppola, Stephanie Coppola, Kyle Coppola and his wife Hannah, Lauren Coppola and her fiancé Brian Rubin, and Kimberly Coppola. She was the caring Great Nana of Lyanna and Leo Coppola, and the dear sister of the late Laurie Naimo.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with Victoria’s family on Friday, March 3rd from 9 to 10:30 AM, at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner St., Medford, at 11 AM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to www.melrosewakefield.org/in-the-community/giving/donate-online

Vincent Francis Lauretano

Of East Boston, formerly of the North End

Vincent Francis Lauretano of East Boston, formerly of the North End, passed away on February 26. 

The beloved husband of Karen (Kane) Lauretano, he was the devoted father of Lisa Kowlasky and her husband, Bill and Vincent Lauretano Jr.; dear brother of the late Salvatore Lauretano and his surviving spouse, Carol; cherished uncle of Christine Lauretano and Joanne Vano and adored grandfather of William. 

Family and friends will honor Vincent’s life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga St., East Boston on Friday, March 3 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 1:30 p.m. in our serenity chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Vincent’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105. To leave an online condolence visit www.ruggieromh.com.

Anna Lillian (Finnochiaro) Caso

A North End Icon

Anna Lillian (Finnochiaro) Caso, age 97, of Boston, Massachusetts passed away on Sunday, February 26.

Anna was very active in all North End activities especially St. Anthony and St. Lucy Society’s. She was lovingly known as “Anna Finn” by all who knew her.

A funeral service for Anna will be held Thursday, March 2, from 9-10 a.m. at St. Leonard Church, 320 Hanover Street, Boston.

A Funeral Mass will occur Thursday, March 2 at 10 a.m. at St. Leonard Church.

Burial will occur Thursday, March 2,  at St. Michael Cemetery, 500 Canterbury Street, Boston.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Anna’s memory may be made to St. Leonard Church, 320 Hanover Street,  Boston, MA 02113