Chester L. Smith

Chester Smith of Revere, MA, entered into rest on January 2, 2025, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Ann Smith of Revere, MA. Devoted father of Rosemarie Maguire and her husband Wayne of South Portland, ME, William Welsh of Revere, MA, Linda Welsh of Belchertown, MA, Elizabeth Clark of Florida, Terrence Welsh and his wife Judy of Woburn, MA, Charles Welsh of Revere, MA and Sean Smith and his wife Dianna of Weymouth, MA. Cherished grandfather of Wayne Maguire, Ryan Maguire, Nicholas Bova, and Jeffrey Clark. Chet was predeceased by his loving brothers and sisters John Smith, Francis Smith, Harold Smith, Eileen Souza and Marjorie Desalvo. Dear son of the late Frank and Sarah Smith (Guy). Uncle and Great Uncle to dozens.

After growing up in Everett, Chet served in the United States Coast Guard aboard the USCGC Owasco. After returning home, Chet worked in multiple occupations including as a machinist at Borden Industrial in North Andover, bartender at The Rainbow Cafe in Lowell, and as an operator of the rides and attractions that had entertained him so much as a youth on Revere Beach. After meeting his wife Ann and settling in Revere to raise his family, Chet began a long career as an exterminator for Parkway Pest Control of Chelsea, MA and later A-1 Exterminators of Lynn.

 During his leisure time Chet had an affinity for TV Westerns, WWII movies & WJIB radio. He had an endless supply of endearing "Dad" jokes, enjoyed watching the Little League World Series every August and was a devoted fan of professional wrestling attending several matches with his great niece Fran. He cherished any time spent with family and friends. Chet also loved and adored his family pets, two of whom he personally rescued from abandonment.

 A Visitation for Chester will be held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 9:30am to 11:00am followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Revere at 11:30am. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, MA

Donations in Chet's memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org)