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Timothy R. Moody, Sr.

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, October 11th in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for Timothy R. Moody, Sr., who died at his Wakefield residence on Monday, October 8th, following a lengthy battle with metastatic cancer. His Funeral Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home following the visitation on Thursday at 7:15 p.m. Interment will be held privately.

Born & raised in Augusta, Maine, he came to live in Revere over 50 years ago. In 2007, he & his family moved to Wakefield. After serving with the U.S. Marine Corps for almost seven years, in Viet-Nam, he was discharged as a Sergeant (E-5). Timothy was the recipient of the Purple Heart & several other commendations & citations for his service to his country. As a result of the insidious injuries he sustained while in Vietnam, he was overcome with PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder). Over the years, he had struggled with the horrific cause and effects of this vile disease and was able to cope well. In fact, he had decided to make a career change & returned to school, and graduated from ITT Technical Institute, with a degree in Structural Engineering. He secured a position as a Structural Engineer with Stone & Webster for almost ten years. Soon after he was diagnosed with a cancer, that became metastatic and ravaged his body, leaving him 100 pounds less in weight. Prior to his illness, he was an active member of the V.F.W. Mottollo Post #4524 of Revere. Timothy was inspiration to all with his positive manner in which he dealt with this illnesses and subsequent disabilities. Always he maintained a deep and abiding time for his time with the U.S. Marines & the opportunity to serve his country.

He is the most beloved husband of 50 years to Antoinette “Ann” (Cali) Moody with whom he celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 6th with a dinner party with 50 close relatives surrounding them. He is the cherished father of MaryRose Burrows & her husband, Brian of Epsom, New Hampshire, Timothy R. Moody, Jr. & Dawn M. Moody & her fiancée, “Brazil”, all of Malden. He is the most proud grandfather to 13: Joseph D., Ryan T., Kahla A., Brian Jr., Shawn M., Stephanie E., Brandon M., Jessica J., Christopher A., Sydney M., Anthony K., Kendell M. & Destiny M. He is also lovingly survived by 5 (five) great-grandchildren: Lyndsey, Jacoby, Julianna, Carter & Hailey & many nieces & nephews. He is the dear brother to Della Gray & her husband, Douglas of Lewiston, Maine & Sharon True of Augusta, Maine.

Services

Visiting Hours

Thursday, October 11th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Service

Thursday, October 11th at 7:15 p.m. in the funeral home

Interment

Will be Private

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the New England Center for Homeless Veterans, P.O. Box 845257, Boston MA 02284-5257.

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4 Messages Send your condolences
  1. Ed & Chris Wawrzynowicz
    Oct 22 2018

    Dear Ann and Family,
    Our deepest condolences on your profound loss. May Tim rest in peace.
    Ed & Chris

  2. Joe Dallocco
    Oct 19 2018

    Semper Fi.

  3. Carroll Corbin
    Oct 11 2018

    So sorry to hear this. Prayers for his family.

  4. Paula & Mikey Melito
    Oct 9 2018

    Papa, you were quite the character and knew how to make people laugh! We only knew you by “Papa” because that’s what Kendell always called you. He adored you and loved you more than you’ll ever know! My son and I were lucky enough to have had the pleasure of meeting you through Kendell, and although we only knew you for a few short years, we learned a lot about you in that short period of time. We learned how much you loved your family (especially your grandchildren) and how proud you were to be a United States Marine (and a great one at that)! Papa, we just want to thank you for your service and for all of your sacrifices! You were truly an amazing man❤️ You will be missed by many, but never forgotten! May you rest in the arms of the angels my friend

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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.