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Thomas J. Tuite, Jr.

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, September 7th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the Vertuccio and SmithTuite, Thomas Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (RT 107) Revere for Retired Revere Fire Captain Thomas J. Tuite, Jr. who died on Thursday, September 1st at the Salem Hospital following a long illness, he was 83 years old. A funeral service will follow the visitation in the funeral home at 11:15 a.m.

Tom was born in East Boston, the family moved to Revere when he was just 2 years old. He was educated in Revere Public Schools and is an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1950. When Tom was a young man, like his father, he became “Watchman” for the Cunard lines at various terminals along Boston Harbor. He later enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served his country with great pride. Tom, remained in the Naval Reserves for a total of 9 years of service. In 1953, Tom wed his long time sweet heart, Virginia Olsen. In 1966, Tom joined the Revere Fire Department, a career that would span 30 years of dedicated service. In 1986, Tom was promoted to Captain, a rank he later retired as. Tom was a quiet and humble man. Tom was known as being a humble man, he enjoyed his home, his city, spending time with his family and above all, he loved his wife.

He is devoted & loving husband of 63 years to Virginia J. “Ginger” (Olsen) Tuite of Revere. Cherished brother of Irene T. “Reenie” Kippenberger of Topsfield and her late husband Ret. Revere Fire Captain Paul F. Kippenberger, and the late Nancy Polcaro & Margaret Tuite. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Interment will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Late Korean War Navy Veteran & Member of the International Watchman’s Association.

Visiting Hours

Wednesday, September 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Funeral Service

Wednesday, September 7th at 11:15 a.m. in the Funeral Home

Interment

Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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  1. Rachel Wagner
    Sep 6 2016

    A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Uncle Tom will never be forgotten, and we will always have the great memories of him to hold on to.

    Love always,

    Rach, Alex, and Korbin

    xoxoxo

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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.