Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Sunday, January 8th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Vazza’s “Beechwood” Funeral Home, 262 Beach St., Revere for Felice “Phil” Barletta who died unexpectedly at his home, on Sunday, January 1st at 91 years old. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday, January 9th beginning at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow with Military Honors in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Phil was born in East Boston on August 30, 1931, to his late parents, Domenico & Agnes (Vitale) Barletta. He was one of four children. He then enlisted in the United States Army in 1948, while serving in Germany he met & married the love of his life Anneliese (Meissner). The couple lived in East Boston, where they raised their three daughters. Phil began working as a Master Machinist. After he retired, his hobbies included taking day trips to Boston, boating and he especially loved his family, and being with them.
He is the beloved husband of the late Anneliese (Meissner) Barletta of 60 years. The loving father of Evelyn Barletta – Auld & husband John of Rockland, Donna Saraceno & husband Robert J. of Saugus, & Lisa Tracia & her partner John A. Norton, II of Saugus. He is the grandfather of Erica Rago & husband James, Stephen Apicco & wife Denise, Christopher Saraceno & Robyn Berry, Robert Saraceno & wife Lisa, & Nicole Tracia & partner Jeff Black. The treasured great grandfather of Evan, Ashlyn, Isabelle, Juliette, Delilah, Christian, Anneliese, Christopher, Jr. Jake, & Nathan. He is the dear brother of Agnes Barletta and the late Nicholas & Anthony Barletta. Also lovingly survived by his companion Nina Preston. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758516 Topeka, KS 66675. For online guest book & condolences please visit www.vazzafunerals.com.