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Robert E. Long, Jr.

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, January 15th, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE, for Robert E. Long, Jr., who passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 9th at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital, from injuries sustained after a fall at one of Boston’s subway stations. His Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home, following the visitation, on Monday evening at 7:15 p.m. Interment will be held privately.

Born & raised in Revere, he was a 1979 alumnus of Revere High School. For over 25 years, Bobby was a fixture in the Food Service Department at Wonderland Race Track working as a foreman’s helper. Bobby worked there until the track closed its doors. He was a long-time family member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Chelsea. His Mom’s family, the Boehner’s & the Gatchell’s were members since the early 1900s. The family has had three generations of dedication and service to St. Luke’s Community.

He is the beloved son of Ethel M. (Gatchell) Long of Revere & the late Robert E. Long, Sr. He is the dear father to Jessica L. Ralphs of Revere & the devoted Brother of Sandra L. Davis of Revere & her late husband Anthony Davis, Michael E. Long & Patricia A. “Tricia” Winn, both of Billerica. He is the cherished nephew to Robert W. Gatchell & wife, Geri of Saugus, Emilia R. Gatchell & her late husband, Rolfe K. & Sun-OK Gatchell, all of Revere. He is the devoted uncle to Matthew J. & Hailey E. Winn, both of Billerica. He is also lovingly survived by many cousins & extended family.


Services

Visiting Hours

Monday, January 15th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Service

Monday, January 15th at 7:15 p.m. in the Funeral Home

Interment

Will be Private

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Activities’ Fund at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center, 204 Proctor Ave., Revere, MA 02151. Bobby’s Mom is a patient at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center.

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  1. Sharon NortonHatch
    Mar 31 2018

    So Very Sad To Hear You Had To Leave….Sincere Condolences to All his Loved Ones!! Although I have not seen you in many years, Your Smile,Giggle & great Childhood Memories will Always Be Remembered!! R.I.P. my Friend & FLY WITH THE ANGELS BOBBY……XO

  2. theresa king
    Feb 15 2018

    so sad to hear about you passing Bobby…we worked for many many years at the track..you were a hard worker and always had a smile. only the good die young..and I will always remember you…RIP

  3. Pamela Cinelli
    Jan 12 2018

    My prayers and love Sandy for you and your family.

  4. Sandy davis
    Jan 12 2018

    RIP my brother. I’m sure you are in Nana’s arms. Another Angel to watch over us

  5. Kathy Maxine Long Andes
    Jan 12 2018

    We never lived close but you and the family were always in my thoughts. Now we have no way of catching up but you still remain in my heart and prayers. RIP cousin Bobby.

  6. Jodi Hunt
    Jan 12 2018

    I’m very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother my condolences to you and your family. I have fond memories of him being paid by my mom when I was very little to clean out my extra game room. I used to have a room with all my toys and every once in awhile my mother would get mad cuz it was a mess and she’d say call Bobby get him over here and she’d pay him and let him keep whatever she wanted out he was a very good kid and I’m really sorry that you lost him God bless

  7. Bobby Silva
    Jan 12 2018

    So sorry for your loss, RIP

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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.