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Raymond R. Norftill, Sr.

Private Graveside Services were held on August 23rd at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden for Raymond R. Norftill, Sr. who died on Tuesday, May 17th at Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge following a lengthy illness, he was 96 years old.

Ray was born in Chelsea to his late parents Lauren & Beulah (Stone) Norftill. He was raised & educated in Chelsea and attended Chelsea Schools. He enlisted in the United States Army during World War II on March 30, 1944 and served his country proudly until May 5, 1946. Ray returned home and later married his wife, Rita I. (Thibault). The couple together remained in Chelsea where they began their family. Ray was a devoted husband & loving father. He was hardworking, and family was most important. He worked as a Line Leader for Smithcraft & Keene, where his career spanned over 40 years. He was a late member of the Beachmont VFW & the American Legion Post in Revere. Ray was also a member of “The Greatest Generation”, a term that defines men & women who made sacrifices for family & country and not asking for anything in return. A person, who selflessly went above & beyond what was asked of them, simply because it was part of their moral fabric.

He is the beloved husband of the late Rita I. Norftill. The loving father of Raymond R. Norftill, Jr. & wife Lou Ann of Tarpon Springs, FL. & the late Rita I. Norftill. He is the cherished grandfather of Amanda L. Welch of Westford & Jonathan R. Norftill of Ho Chi Minh City. He is the dear brother of Rita Indelicato of Arizona, Grace Brand of Arizona, George DeMasse of Chelmsford, predeceased by brothers Lawrence Norftill, Roger DeMasse and sister Beulah Stella.

Remembrances may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215.

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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.