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Paul W. Pruitt

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Vertuccio and Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere, on Wednesday, April 9th from 3 to 7:45 p.m. for Paul W. Pruitt, who died on Monday, March 31st, following a long & arduous struggle with Cardiac Disease at Eastpointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Chelsea.  The funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home on Wednesday following the visitation at 8 p.m.  Born in Union, South Carolina, Paul spent all of his life in Revere, graduating from Revere High School in 1973, with his identical twin brother, John R. Pruitt.  Paul also attended Bunker Hill Community College.  For over 30 years, Paul worked in a managerial positions for Kelley’s Roast Beef on Revere Beach.  He also worked part time for McDonald’s locally.  He was an alumnus of McDonald’s Burger College & was awarded the “Silver Spatula”.  However, Paul’s passion was baseball & his drive to teach & instruct the game to young children.  From 1986 – 2003, he was the Freshman Baseball Coach for St. John’s Preparatory School of Danvers.  He was also the past Vice – President of the Revere Little League & one of the founders of of the Revere Little League “Giants”.  His enthusiasm for baseball & of all things “The Boston Red Sox” is legendary.  As a teenager, he began to step into the role of “Mentor”, for almost anyone who sought his advice, instruction & expertise.  It is an understatement to refer to his generosity, both financially n& emotionally and that he was generous to a fault.  Paul was the son of the late Paul R. & Joan (Altri) Pruitt.  He is the devoted identical twin brother to: John R. Pruitt & his wife, Revere School Committee- Woman, Donna Wood-Pruitt.  He is also brother to to Mary Vigliotta & her husband Gerardo “Jerry” of Revere.  He is the uncle of: Kristen Wood & Robert Wood & his wife Jennifer and their children Olivia & Addison all of Revere. He is also lovingly survived by Lucy (Camacho) Patrie & her daughters, Nayade Toro & Joanne Rivera & their children, Justin Devin, Ashley, Sophia, Diego & Kamila, also surviving Lucy’s mom, Mami Alda Velez & her daughter, Maria “Vicki” Tejada & her son Luis Tejada all of Chelsea.  He is also the faithful & loving surrogate brother to Waldirene Lemos of Winthrop.  Paul enjoyed a large extended family of friends & coworkers all of his adult life.  Interment is Private.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the “Soup Kitchen” at the Salvation Army Citadel, 258 Chestnut ST., Che;sea, MA 02150

Services

Visiting Hours

Wednesday, April 9th from 3 to 7:45 p.m.

Funeral Service

Wednesday, April 9th at 8 p.m.

Interment

Will be Private

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the “Soup Kitchen” at the Salvation Army Citadel, 258 Chestnut ST., Chelsea, MA 02150

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7 Messages Send your condolences
  1. Chris Foglia
    Apr 10 2014

    I am so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.

  2. wayne rose
    Apr 9 2014

    To the Pruitt family, I send my deepest sympathy, I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was one of the best people i knew growing up. he was an inspiration to all.

  3. Matthew St. Laurent
    Apr 9 2014

    A great teacher, leader and friend who will be missed, but always remembered warmly.

  4. Dan Maguire & Family
    Apr 8 2014

    So sorry for your loss Pruitt Family. He will be missed, keep the faith. Dan

  5. Danielle Schrank-Skilling
    Apr 7 2014

    John,

    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I was just thinking last week that I needed to get in touch with you. Love to you and Donna and all of your family.

    –Danielle

  6. cami and mike arrigo
    Apr 4 2014

    Our thoughts are with you and your family . I remember attending Yaz Day with Paul and had a great time. He also took me to the wonderland track for my first time and I ended up hitting the Daily Double. Again, another great time. Worked with Paul for many years at Kelly’s though all the good and bad times. But more good than bad….Thanks for the memories and RIP….Mike
    I met Paul through Mike and thought his smile was so contagious . He could of been having a bad day and never knew it he always had a smile on his face. I remember he would ask us to go to Sams club to pick up this special lotion that was the only lotion he would use. He is at peace now and no pain or suffering. RIP my friend…Cami

  7. John Nee
    Apr 3 2014

    So sorry to hear the sad news…..

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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.