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Joseph H. “Pete” Labbe, Jr.

Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, March 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107) Revere for Joseph H. “Pete” Labbe, Jr. who died on Monday, March 14th at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, following a brief illness, he was 96 years old. A Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home at 12:15 p.m. followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

“Pete” was born & raised in Chelsea to the late Joseph & Marie A. (Beland) Labbe. He was educated in Chelsea Public Schools. After the attack on Pearl harbor in 1942, Pete enlisted in the United States Navy and wanted to defend his country during World War II. He served his country at the height of the war, and re-enlisted in the Naval Reserves for an additional 5 years. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1951 and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, American Theatre Medal, Asiatic – Pacific Theatre Medal -5 Stars & Good Conduct Medal. Pete married his beautiful wife the couple remained in Chelsea, where they raised their three children. Pete was a devoted husband & father and worked very hard to support his family. He worked various jobs and was mechanically inclined. He had a position as a laborer at American Biltrite for over 20 years. He later took a position at Castle Metal in Boston, as a laborer for 15 years, until he retired at the age of 70. Pete only retired because the company was relocating down on the South Shore. His talents & incredible work ethic allowed him to be an asset to the company. He was able to do the work of several men, and no one knew their craft like Pete. During his years in retirement, he enjoyed spending his time with his children and grandchildren, and in later years, his great grandchildren. He was a “puzzle enthusiast”, he enjoyed assembling all types of puzzles, the most complicated puzzles were his favorite. Pete left Chelsea, in 1998, 15 years after losing his wife Evelyn and made his home with his son Ken & daughter-in-law, Susan in Revere. Pete’s humble upbringing, his love for his country & his commitment to his family is an example of why he and so many other of his era were defined as America’s “Greatest Generation”.

He is the beloved husband of 34 years to the late Evelyn (Demers) Labbe. Loving father of Alfred J. Labbe & his wife Mary of Stoughton, Kenneth H. Labbe & his wife Susan of Revere & Theresa M. “Terri” Camley & her husband Robert of Everett. Cherished grandfather to Janeen Labbe & husband Matthew Enos of Stoughton, Jason K. Labbe & wife Rachel of Woburn, Joseph R. Camley of Everett, Janelle S. Labbe of Revere, Deanna M. Camley of Malden & Lisa Labbe of Stoughton. Adored great grandfather of Camille, Flavia, Isabella, Dorian & Brandon. Dear brother of the late Evelyn Longo, Alice Basile, Jeannette Richard, & Yvette DeStefano. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.


Services

Visiting Hours

Thursday, March 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Funeral Service

Thursday, March 17th at 12:15 p.m. in the Funeral Home

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett


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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.