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Richard W. Calla

 

Richard Calla

Richard Calla

Funeral services & interment were held privately at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden, for Richard W. Calla, who died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, after being rushed to Whidden Memorial Hospital, Everett, from his Revere home, at 73 years.  Born in Arlington, his early years were there, while attending Somerville schools & graduating from Somerville High School, Class of 1959.  The family moved to East Boston, where he would live for over 25 years, before moving to Medford.  He lived in Medford for several years, before moving to “Jack Satter House” on Revere Beach Boulevard in 2007.  He is an Army Veteran of the Viet-Nam era.  He was a Postal Clerk for the United States Postal Service before moving onto AT&T as a Senior Technician, retiring after 25 years of service.  He is survived by his devoted children: Lisa A. Feeley & her husband Sean of Martinsburg, West Virginia, & David W. Calla of Peabody.  He is the cherished grandfather of Alexander E., Patrick-Richard & Felicia V. Feeley, all of Martinsburg, WV.  He is the dear brother of Ralph L. Calla of Miami, Florida, & the son of the late: William & Antoinette (DeAngelis) Calla.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108.

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  1. Billy Bell
    Nov 4 2014

    My condolences to all of Rich’s family. He was a good guy. I am sure that he is in Floramos of Heaven right now resting in peace

  2. Bill Calla
    Sep 30 2014

    Rest in Peace, Uncle Richie

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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.
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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.