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David B. Dedrick, Jr.

Funeral Services & interment were held privately for David B. Dedrick, Jr. who died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3rd at Boston Medical Center.

Born and raised early on in Charlestown, the family came to live in Revere in 1962. David was educated within the Revere School System and St. Dominic Savio High School of Orient Heights, East Boston. He was an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1968. For the majority of David’s working career, he was a Heavy Equipment Truck Driver for several of New England’s Trucking firms. David was a faithful & loving “Family Man” and thoroughly enjoyed the company and camaraderie with his children and grandchildren.

He is the beloved husband of 39 years to Catherine A. (Pearl) Dedrick & the cherished father to Katie A. Dedrick & her companion Jeffrey Gaston, Matthew D. Dedrick & his wife Molly & Alex M. & Brian D. Dedrick, all of Revere. He is the dear brother of Helen V. Molbeck & Daniel F. Dedrick, both of East Boston, Donna M. Nam of California, Mary G. Dedrick & her companion Rocky Pellucci of Revere & the late Annmarie Corcoran. David is also lovingly survived by his 2 grandchildren, Christena E. Dedrick & Chase Gaston, both of Revere & several caring nieces & nephews. He was also the devoted son of the late David B. Dedrick, Sr. & the late Helen (Sullivan) Dedrick.

Funeral Services were Private

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

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  1. Nancy Mitchell-Gould
    Sep 17 2020

    I am so very sorry for the loss of David. He was a fine gentleman, an asset to Beachmont, and a beautiful candle glowing in the darkness to help others. Rest easy… home at last David… and God bless the family grieving him.

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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.