Robert J. “Bobby” Vassallo
Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, January 19th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt.107) Revere for Robert J. “Bobby” Vassallo, who died on Saturday, January 14th at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston following brief illness, he was 72 years old. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, January 20th at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery – Versailles Mausoleum, Everett.
Bobby was born in Chelsea, on January 21, 1950, to his late parents, Frank Sr., & Mary (Otolo) Vassallo. He was one of three children, raised & educated in Revere. He was an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1968. Immediately following high school, Bobby became a member of Local # 3 the Brick Layers Union, where he proudly worked his way up the ladder and became a supervisor & a master stone mason. For 40 years Bobby worked under Castelucci Marble, a company out of Rhode Island, that supplied many of the buildings in Boston with marble & other stone on the facade & interior. Bobby was a master at making sure everything was perfect, much like his personality, he was a perfectionist. Bobby was married to the love of his life Lynne (Rush) 43 years ago, they were together for 50 years. Bobby was a hard working & devoted husband. He & Lynne would spend winters in Florida at their home in Bradenton. They enjoyed the summers up here and spending winters in Florida on their boat and just being with one another. Bobby was also a very loyal friend that would help anyone. He stayed busy fixing things around the house or for a friend or a neighbor. He was also busy making his home-made wine, prosciuttos, sausages, vinegar peppers and his infamous pizza. Once again, he prided himself on perfection. He loved all his family and always took the time to know what was going on in their lives and would give advice. If Bobby Vassallo was your friend, you had a friend for life. He was a member of the Fox Hill Yacht Club, Past Board Member of the Paradise Bay Estates in Bradenton, FL and a 50 Year Member of Local #3.
He is the loving husband of Lynne E. (Rush) Vassallo of Revere & Bradenton, FL. Cherished brother of Frank Vassallo, Jr. & wife Sheila of Revere and the late Rosalie E. Demetri & her surviving husband Charles “Charlie” Demetri of North Reading. Dear brother-in-law of Elaine Maninos of Wilmington.
Treasured uncle of Stephanie Vassallo – Hamilton & husband Robert, Gia Vassallo-Testa, all of Revere. And many other nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. He is also lovingly survived by many friends in both Massachusetts & Florida.
Sending love and condolences to the whole family, I know he will be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him. Rest in peace Bobby.
To Robert’s family,
On behalf of the team of nurses and PCTs that cared for “Bob” at BIDMC, we are so sorry for your loss. For the brief time we knew him he was a pleasure to care for. We were all saddened when we heard of his passing. RIP Bob and our thoughts and prayers to Lynne and the rest of his family.
I am so sorry to hear this terrible news. Bobby was always so kind to me and such a fantastic person. My heart goes out to Lynne, Frankie and the whole family.
Dear Lynne- Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. You two have been great friends and so helpful to our family all the years as part time neighbors on Bay View Drive! We will miss Bob and know he’s already in heaven. Our prayers are with you both. Ron , Sharon & Charlotte. – Ludlow VT and Bradenton FL
Dear Lynne , Frankie , Sheila & family ,
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of Cousin Bobby . May you all find comfort in this sad time .
Joanne Vassallo Keller & family
We are heartbroken to hear of Bob’s passing. Wishing you peace,
comfort, courage and lots of love at this time of sorrow. He will be missed by so many.
Bobby was a dear friend since grade school and up thru high school he had a quick wit and could always be counted on to get whoever he was with laughing, always ready to help out, a very hardworking youth that grew into a man who was liked and respected by all who knew him.
I will miss him always ❤️❤️ so sorry to hear of this, so saddened for this loss.
Bobby was a much appreciated, kind and helpful friend. He was always there when you needed him. We will deeply miss him. He will always be in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lynne and his family at this very difficult time.
Rest in Peace Uncle Bobby. Til we meet again.
We just want you to know we are thinking of you as always with so much love….we sure will miss Bobby and his smile and friendship…know that God will take good care of such a SPECIAL guy!!!