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Edward J. Gay

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, April 16th from 2:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. in the Vertuccio & SmithGay, Edward Home for Funerals 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere for Edward J. “Eddie” Gay who passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11th at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett.

Born in Cambridge, he was raised in the Orient Heights section of East Boston, and was a 1968 alumnus of East Boston High School. Most of his working career he was in the air freight service industry. He worked for Signature Flight Report and Hudson Senerad, before beginning his own company, East Coast Air Services from 1998-2013. Eddie was a longtime member of the Winthrop Golf Club.

He is the loving father of Robin N. Gay of Revere and Ralph Sharp of East Boston. Beloved brother of Rick Gay and his wife Diane of Milton, Linda Banelis and her late husband Jack of Malden, James Mazzapica and his wife Mary of Tewksbury, Kathleen Thomann and her husband Daniel of Tewksbury, Mary McGowan of Malden and the late Francis “Franny” Gay and Carl Mazzapicca. Cherished grandfather of Kayla N. Gay Quesada of Revere and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He is also lovingly survived by his former wife Fiorella Mazzei. Interment will be private. Parking available left of Funeral Home. Late Proprietor of East Coast Air Services at Logan Airport, 1998-2013.

Services

Visiting Hours

Thursday, April 16th from 2:00p.m. to 6:00p.m.

Funeral Service

Thursday, April 16 at 6:15 p.m. in the Funeral Home

Interment

Will be private

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Eddie Gay Fund by visiting www.gofundme.com.

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8 Messages Send your condolences
  1. Jim Rose
    Apr 16 2015

    Rest in peace Eddie my thiughts to you and your loved ones

  2. Paula Rigdon Fletcher
    Apr 14 2015

    Rest in peace Eddie. Reconnecting with you last year was wonderful bringing back so many childhood memories. I know you will keep watch over all your loved ones. Later cuz.

  3. Ursula And Sam Del Mastro
    Apr 13 2015

    Our deepest sympathy to Robin, Kayla, Ralph, Lala and all others who are so deeply affected by the loss of Eddie. We wish we could be with you during this difficult time, but know that you are in our hearts and our prayers are with you.

  4. Anne spitaleri
    Apr 13 2015

    So sorry he was a nice man.RIP..

  5. Glen Curtis
    Apr 13 2015

    Richie & Ralph and Family my heart felt compassion, goes out to your family.Please know, that all of you are in my prayers.

  6. Gary Gosselin
    Apr 13 2015

    I am so sorry for your loss god bless rip.

  7. Mary Ann Chase
    Apr 13 2015

    Dear Robin and Kayla, I am shocked and saddened to learn of Eddie’s passing. He was a loyal friend and a true gentleman who I will miss very, very much. His word was his bond and that made him a great man both in business and personal matters. As you know, you were his world. Through our conversations, I feel like I watched Kayla grow up from birth to the beautiful young woman she is today. He was so proud of both of you. Rest in peace, my friend.

  8. Julia Mazzei
    Apr 13 2015

    My heartfelt condolences to all who loved and were loved by him. May you find peace and the strength needed to get through this sorrowful time.
    Sorry I am not able to be there in person to support you Robin, Kayla, Lala and Ralph but I send all my love.

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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.