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Aramis Raul Ayala Genta

Family & friends are welcome to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, August 8th from 5:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio and Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107) Revere, for  Aramis Raul Ayala Genta of Swampscott, formerly of East Boston, who passed away on Sunday August 4th, at the Bertram House in Swampscott, after a long illness, he was 79.   A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, August 9th at 10 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass to celebrate his life at 11 a.m., in St. John the Evangelists Church, 174 Humphrey St. Swampscott.

Born and raised in Montevideo, Uruguay, Raul was a distinguished professional soccer player who played for teams in Uruguay (Danubio), Ecuador (America) and the U.S. He was a member of the Philadelphia Ukrainians team that won the 1966 U.S. Open Cup Soccer Championship and also played in Boston for the Boston Tigers. After retiring as a professional, he continued to participate in local leagues, both as a player and coach, while working for Chas. T. Main and Bioran/Quest Diagnostics, the latter for 29 years. He was grateful for the wonderful experiences playing soccer afforded him including the formation of deep friendships across team lines and international borders, visiting many interesting regions of the world, coming to the U.S. and most importantly, meeting his future wife in Ecuador. Always humble about sharing his own accomplishments on the pitch, his friends would nevertheless be quick to share anecdotes about how Pele called him a great player or how he would practice with Bobby Orr to train for their respective sports. His passion for soccer, and sports in general, was exceeded only by his love for his family and friends who greatly admired his keen intelligence, sharp wit, and sweet and generous spirit.

He is survived by his beloved sweetheart and wife of 52 years, Aida M. Ayala (Enriquez) of East Boston.  He is the adored father of Ann Cristina and Scott Macey, Susan and Jarrett Bridge (all of Swampscott) and James Ayala (of East Boston) and the cherished grandfather of Kaitlin and Alexander Macey and Elijah Aramis and Tyler Bridge.   He will also be missed by his dear brothers, Orlando Nelson and Uruguay Mario, as well as his caring cousins, nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents, Juan Manuel Ayala and Maria Aurora Genta de Ayala and his brother Omar Manuel all of Uruguay. Interment in Swampscott Cemetery, Swampscott. His family would like to thank Bertram House of Swampscott and Care Dimensions for their care and support during his illness.

Services

Visiting Hours

Thursday, August 8th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Friday, August 9th at 11:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, Swampscott

Interment

Swampscott Cemetery, Swampscott

In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) or 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452

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3 Messages Send your condolences
  1. Vito and Kathy Schraffa
    Aug 19 2019

    Susan i was sorry to hear that your dad passed away. I remember him growing up in Jeffries Point. He was a good man. Our sympathies to you and your entire family during this time. May he rest in eternal peace. Very sorry. Vito and family

  2. Sobradelo Family
    Aug 8 2019

    Our condolences to the Ayala Family. So sorry for the terrible loss.
    We will always remember the good times we shared at the bbq’s and Raul’s jokes and his great sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers
    Are with your family. May he rest in piece.
    Love you guys!
    Sobradelo Family

  3. Chris Butler
    Aug 7 2019

    Mis queridos primos – we are so sorry for your loss. I have vivid memories of being coached by the Uruguayan soccer star, your dad. He was a great guy with a great sense of humor and a passion for many things, soccer among them. My sympathies to your entire family as you grieve his loss.

    Les quiero mucho,
    Chris

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.