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Ronald C. Gillis

 

Roald C. Gillis

Ronald C. Gillis

Family & friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, January 17th from 1 – 3 pm, in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere, for Ronald C. Gillis who died on January 8, 2015 at the Brockton V.A. Medical center, following a long illness at the age of 68 years old, on the eve of his 69th birthday. A funeral Service will follow the visitation in the Funeral Home. Born in Malden, Ronald was raised in Medford, attended Medford public schools. In March of 1965 he enlisted the United States Air Force, during the Viet Nam Era. After his return from his military service, he worked at various jobs. One of his favorite jobs was as a Security Guard at the Museum of Science. Ron loved to see the many exhibits and learn about the fascinating history that the museum showcased. Ron passion in life was his talents as an artist. He was a gifted artist being able to paint portraits of people, landscapes, seascapes, nature and many other unique settings. He began his very own “On – Line” Art Studio. Due to his declining health, it forced him to become a resident at the Chelsea Soldiers Home at an early age, then to the Brockton V. A. Medical Center where he passed. He is the loving son of the late Charles & Florence (Young) Gillis. The cherished father of Rachel M. Gillis – Hood & her husband Brandon of Everett, Leah M. Gillis of Revere & Mica D. Gifford & her husband Zachary of Cloverdale, CA. He is the adored grandfather of Caleb G. McCarthy. He is the beloved brother of Richard Gillis & His wife Anna of Florida & Dorothy Perelli & her husband Edward of Everett. Also lovingly survived by his former wife Laura A. Karabello of NH and several nieces & nephews. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to: The Chelsea Soldiers Home Activities Fund, 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150.

Services

Visitation

Saturday, January 17th from 1 – 3 p.m.

Memorial Service

Saturday, January 17th at 3 p.m. in the Funeral Home

Interment

Will be Private

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to: The Chelsea Soldiers Home Activities Fund, 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150.

 

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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.