Sylvia A. (Finos) Vacca
Born: Sun., May 2, 1937
Died: Thu., Nov. 14, 2019
Visitation
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Mon., Nov. 18, 2019
Location: Rocco Funeral Home
Funeral Mass
10:00 AM Tue., Nov. 19, 2019
Location: St. Anthony Church
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Sylvia A. (Finos) Vacca
Of Melrose, formerly of Everett, on November 14th, age 82. Beloved wife Ronald J. Vacca for 60 years. Loving mother of Ronald F. Vacca of Hawaii, Lauren J. Guiney and her husband David of Florida, Christine (Sam) D. Bibb of Maryland, Donna V. Phipps and her fiancé’ Mark Armstrong of Andover, Richard R. Vacca and his wife Kim of Vermont and the late Tracy S. Vacca. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and many cherished nieces and nephews. Beloved sister of William and Gail Finos of Lynnfield, the late Eleanor McLaughlin and her surviving husband Henry and the late Dorothea and Frank Ruggiero of Everett.
Funeral from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main Street, EVERETT, Tuesday, November 19 at 9 am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Anthony Church, Everett at 10 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours will be Monday from 4 - 8 pm, with complimentary valet parking. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. Vacca’s name to your favorite charity.
Mrs. Vacca was a graduate of Everett High School and the University of Massachusetts. – Amherst. She worked at EGG, Inc. (Edgerton, Germeshausen & Grier, Inc.), Catholic Charities of Cambridge & Somerville and the US Bankruptcy Court.
She was active in a number of civic organizations throughout her life – among them were: Everett Cable Commission, Crimson Tide Football Club, ATC Parents’ Assoc., South Shore Center for Brain-Injured Children, where her daughter Tracy was the first student in 1974, University of Massachusetts – Amherst Alumni Assoc., and Everett Women’s Volleyball League. She often served as an officer or working on committees for all of these groups.
Mrs. Vacca was an avid reader and loved doing puzzles, but her highest priority was her love and enjoyment of family and the many fun-filled activities on ski trips, at Cape Cod and at Family “Summer Olympics” with her extended family and their special group, The Wicked-Good Fun Club.
In their retirement years, she and husband Ron enjoyed traveling, both home and abroad and checking location off their “bucket” list.
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Donna Sullivan
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Posted Fri November 15, 2019
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The Family of Sylvia, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I always enjoyed Sylvia when I played volleyball in Everett. I can see Sylvia, Eleanor, Louise and Nancy playing some mean volleyball in heaven! Rest in Peace Sylvia!
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Rita Barnett-Rose
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Posted Fri November 15, 2019
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GRANDMOTHER'S GARDEN REMEMBERED was sent by Rita Barnett-Rose. Our deepest condolences to Uncle Ronnie, cousins Ronnie, Lauren, Sam, Donna, and Richard and their families for the loss of their beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and my Aunt Sylvia.
With deepest sympathy, Rita Barnett-Rose and Steven Rose
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Cheryl Chesna
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Posted Fri November 15, 2019
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Always a smile from Sylvia at volleyball! May she Rest In Peace! Cheryl Chesna
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Cindy
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Posted Fri November 15, 2019
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Prayers for the family and friends may she rest in peace
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Don & Joanne Robitaille
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Posted Fri November 15, 2019
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We were very saddened to hear the news of the passing of Sylvia. We extend our condolences to my cousin Ron, the entire Vacca family and Finos family.
Deepest Sympathy,
Don & Joanne Robitaille
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Mary Kowalsky
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Posted Fri November 15, 2019
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It was a true pleasure to be your friend...I will miss you Sylvia.
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Judy Rousseau
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Posted Sat November 16, 2019
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Dear Ron and Family,
We have known Sylvia almost all our lives. We have many happy memories from college, young adult life, and from retirement in Florida. We will miss her and our love to you, Ron, and family.
Judy and Conraqd
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Sharron and Kenn Cygan
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Posted Sat November 16, 2019
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So sad to hear of Sylvia's passing. We will always remember her so fondly and the wonderful annual visits she and Ron made during their travels south. She was a wonderful mother, wife and friend. She will be missed by many. Our most sincere condolences to the Vacca and Finos families.
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John Ragucci
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Posted Sat November 16, 2019
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Sending my love and prays to the family what a wonderful beautiful lady.
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David & Mary Ravanesi
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Posted Sun November 17, 2019
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Ron and Family, please our deepest condolences upon the passing of Sylvia, our friendship spans 50 years. Always got along and she always enjoyed Ronnie and my heckling each other. Especially over golf. She was a sweetheart of a person and will be missed.
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Gina Lionette Ferrari
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Posted Sun November 17, 2019
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My deepest sympathies on Sylvia's passing. A great and tragic loss. Thinking of you and sending prayers. Love Gina
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Randy Huber
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Posted Sun November 17, 2019
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Ron and Family,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy. In addition to everything that I know Sylvia was to all of you, please know that she was, of course, also a wonderful woman to have as a neighbor. As so many others will, I too shall miss her.
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Charlotte Borggren McCarthy
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Posted Mon November 18, 2019
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My sincerest sympathy to the Vacca and Finos families. Thinking back to high school days brings many happy memories. Everyone in that group brought such happiness to others even if they did not know it.
Prayers and thoughts are with you all.
With love,
Charlotte Borggren Mc'Carthy
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Michele DiSanto Maiuri
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Posted Mon November 18, 2019
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You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. So many memories playing volleyball with Sylvia. I will always remember those fun years! Rest in Peace Sylvia and I will someday wear those knee pads just for you.
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Sharron Cygan
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Posted Mon November 18, 2019
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TABLE BASKET was sent by Sharron and Kenn Cygan. With sincere condolences for the loss of Sylvia. May the many years of memories sustain and comfort you.
Sharron and Kenn Cygan
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Carla Bengtson
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Posted Mon November 18, 2019
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Lauren & family. Your Mom was a special lady who leaves a wonderful legacy. May happy memories bring comfort during the difficult days ahead. With love,
Carla & Paul
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Tricia Winnn
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Posted Mon November 18, 2019
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I am so sorry fir your family’s loss . She was a great person. Again my prayers Re With your family
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Joan Schwartz Molin
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Posted Mon November 18, 2019
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Dear Ronnie
Saw the obituary notice and I was so sorry to read that Sylvia passed away. She was always so strong with an aura of good health which makes this unbelievable
Don and I were unable to be at visiting hours today to extend our condolences to you and your family.
You are in our thoughts and we wish you great strength in this difficult time
Don and Joan Molin
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Steven DeLuccia
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Posted Wed November 20, 2019
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Great memories of Mrs. Vacca and the whole family the back yard basketball net and the hockey net. Mrs Vacca always treated me as family . Thanks for those memories . Condolences for Mr. V and all the kids . I wish I was with my brother Monday night to see all the family.
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Laurie Kelly
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Posted Thu November 21, 2019
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Sending prayers and sympathy to the Vacca family. Mrs. Vacca was always so nice to me growing up down the street as a little kid before I moved to Melrose as a teenager. Please accept my condolences to the Vacca family.
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