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Russell E. Doherty

Family & friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Friday, February 7th, in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., for Russell E. Doherty, who passed following a lengthy illness at his winter residence, in Inverness, Florida on Thursday, January 30th, 2020. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.) REVERE at 11:30 a.m. & immediately followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Born in Winthrop, he lived his early years in Everett & Peabody. He was a 1971 alumnus of the Northeast Regional Vocational School of Wakefield. In June of 1972, he entered the U.S. Navy, during the Vietnam Era & served until February of 1973, with the rank of Ensign 2nd Class. Early on in his working career, he worked for the Revere School System as a custodian. Later, he would begin a 25-year service as a Mail Handler in the U.S. Postal Service, dividing his time between the South Postal Annex & the former Postal Annex at Logan Airport. Russell, along with his late brother, Michael “Bowl” Doherty, were active members of the former Revere 27- Lancers Drum & Bugle Corps. & also the Revere Reveries. Russell was most proud & content to reflect upon his time in the drum corps & the many friendships that were brought about by that very happy time in his life.

He is the beloved husband of 39 years to M. Linda (Moschella) Doherty. He is the cherished father of Brian R. & Jason M. Doherty of Revere. He is the devoted brother of William E. Doherty of South Florida, Susan J. Rothwell & her husband, Stephen of Hanson, MA & the late Michael “Bowl” Doherty. He is the proud brother-in-law of Judith F. “Judi” (Dodge) Doherty of Peabody, Dr. William A. Moschella, D.M.D. & his wife, Eileen of Lynn and the late Robert S.”Robbie” Moschella. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces & nephews. He was the dear son of the late, William F. & Pauline (Elliott) Doherty & the respected son-in-law to the late Revere Deputy Fire Chief Angelo S. Moschella & the late Antoinetta “Netta” (Casella) Moschella.

Services

Visitation

Friday, February 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Funeral Mass

Friday, February 7th at 11:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Revere League for Special Needs, 200 Winthrop Ave., Revere, MA 02151.

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  1. Billy Moschella, Jr.
    Feb 4 2020

    I will always remember Uncle Russell as a kind and soft-spoken man. He was a true companion and ‘partner in crime’ to my beloved Uncle Robbie Moschella. It was a familiar sight, seeing Uncle Russell engage Robbie for long periods of time with talk of Robbie’s greatest passions – The Beatles and professional wrestling. Over the years, I can recall the two of them having formed a number of short-lived, two-man rock n’ roll bands, as well as having had many epic matches for the MWF (Moschella Wresting Federation) World Heavyweight Championship 🙂

    Truly, Uncle Russell was ‘tuned in’ to Robbie’s heart, both as a brother-in-law and as a friend.

    You will be missed, Uncle Russell. I wish you well as you continue onward into the next stage of your journey. May your spirit be a shining light of guidance to those that you have left behind, none more so than your beloved wife Linda and your sons Brian and Jason.

    Love from your nephew…

    Billy Moschella, Jr.

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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.