GAVEGNANO, Joan (Salvatore) of Revere, entered into rest on Thursday, August 31, 2017 in the Winthrop Place in Winthrop. She was 86 years old. Born in Revere, Joan was a lifelong resident. Beloved wife of the late Joseph George Gavegnano. Dear and devoted mother of Karen J. Simonelli of Everett and the late Richard Turco. Sister of Robert Salvatore of Lynnfield, Delores "Dolly" Cohen of Melrose and the late Lawrence "Buzzy" Salvatore and Patricia DiSalvo. Loving "Nana Joan" to Stephen Simonelli and his wife, Antonette of Revere and great "Nana Joan" to Jacob Peter Simonelli. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Joan's visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Thursday, Sept. 7 from 4-8 p.m.. Her funeral will be from the funeral home on Friday at 8:45 a.m. followed by her funeral Mass in St. Anthony's of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere, at 10 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Late charter life member of the Joseph Leon Mottola Post, VFW Revere, Ladies' Auxiliary. The family would like to thank the staff of the Prospect House, Revere and the Winthrop House, Winthrop for their comforting, compassionate care that was given to Joan while in residence these last few months and years. Contributions in Joan's memory to the charity of one's choice would be sincerely appreciated. Parking with attendants on duty.