Remo “Ray” Gino Avellani, Jr., age 52 of Somerville passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 24th at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
Remo was born and raised in Somerville and lived there his entire life. Remo was a graduate of Christopher Columbus High School. He was an avid hockey fan and loved the Bruins. He enjoyed his annual visits to Las Vegas with close friends, had a love of German Shepherds and recently developed a passion for gardening, especially tending to the family grapevine and growing his own ghost peppers. He was proud of his Italian heritage and strong familial ties-he was always there for anyone that needed anything. Remo had a strong work ethic and was loyal and genuine. He worked in retail management for 30+ years.
Remo was the devoted son of Pierina (Massaro) Avellani and the late Remo, Sr. Cherished brother of Linda and Evan Libro of Billerica, Angela Avellani-Oddi and Frank Oddi of Hyde Park, and Peter Avellani and Dawn Haggis of Pelham, NH. Godson of Giovanni and Graziella Del Monaco. Remo was the adored godfather of Joseph Libro and Cameron Avellani. Treasured uncle of Elizabeth Libro, Nicholas Avellani, Donatella Oddi, Francesca Oddi and Chloe Avellani.
Remo embraced the value of family beyond measure and instilled the importance of family in each of his nieces and nephews from the beginning of their lives. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
His funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main St. Medford, on Thursday, March 31, at 10AM, followed by a funeral Mass in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner Street, Medford, MA. at 11AM. Relatives and friends are cordially invited. Service will conclude with entombment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, March 30, from 4-8PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in Remo’s name to the Gilmanton Fire Department, 1824 NH-140. Gilmanton Iron Works, NH. 03837.