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David A. Whelton, Sr.

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, August 25th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Whelton, David A. SrHome for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) Revere, for David A. Whelton, Sr., who died unexpectedly after being taken to Massachusetts General Hospital on Friday, August 21st. Mr Whelton was at his workplace (McGinn Bus Co.) when he became ill. A Funeral Service will be conducted on Wednesday, August 26th at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by interment at Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody.

 

Born in Melrose, he was raised & educated in Saugus & was a graduate of Saugus High School, Class of 1971. He entered the US Army at Ft. Stewart, Ga in October of 1974 and served until October of 1979. After discharge from the army he moved to, Everett, where he remained. He was a passionate member of the Viet-Nam effort. Nine years, ago he began working for the McGinn Bus Lines of Lynn, as a Teamster with Local #42 of Lynn.

He is the beloved husband of 39 years to Diane E. (Baxter) & the adored father of Gwen E. Whelton both of Everett & the late David A. Whelton, Jr. He was the cherished grandfather of Kristen E. Whelton, Jake D. & Savanah D. Gomez, all of Everett. He is the dear son of Ruth F. (Mahoney) Whelton of Saugus & the late John F. Whelton. He is the devoted brother of John F. Whelton of Wilmington, Carolyn Gammon of Saugus, Mark Whelton of Saugus, Kathleen Coccivillo of Wakefield, Adam Whelton & his wife, Rosalie of Peabody & the late Cynthia L. Wilson. He is also lovingly survived by Helen Gray & Steven Albano & many nieces & nephews.

 

Services

Visiting Hours

Tuesday, August 25th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Service

Wednesday, August 26th at 11:00 a.m. in the Funeral Home

Interment

Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody

In lieu of flowers; remembrances may be made to the: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000,Dept.142 Memphis,Tn. 38101-9908.

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  1. Wendy Wicks
    Sep 10 2015

    I am saddened to hear of the passing of “Big Dave”. Through the years, he drove me to work at Logan Airport hundreds of times and was one of my favorite drivers. He was caring and thoughtful. One cold, snowy night, I was the only one riding the bus from Logan on his last run. He stayed and made sure that my car would start and that I could get out of my parking spot. He could have just as easily left me there and gone home. That was the kind of guy he was. I will miss him terribly!

  2. Logan Express Friend
    Aug 25 2015

    Dave was a wonderful, jovial man that always brought a smile to everyone’s face he came in contact with. He’d always look out for everyone around him and offer great advice to those who might’ve needed it. My deepest sympathy to Dave’s family. We’re all going to miss your warm baby blues & smile Dave, yet pray you rest in peace. See you on the other side someday Dave 🙂 ❤

  3. Margaret (Griffin) Schmidt
    Aug 24 2015

    Dyan, Gwen, & kids. You are in our thoughts at this time. You all have our deepest & sincerest condolences. Sendung you love & hugs. Love Margaret (Griffin) & Erik Schmidt

  4. Doris & Mickey Miranda
    Aug 24 2015

    Dyan, Gwen & family: Our deepest sympathy. Love, Mickey & Doris

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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.