Raymond Van Tassel Jr

Raymond W. Van Tassel Jr., of Randolph, passed away December 7, 2018 at the age of 64. Born in Boston, Ray was raised and educated in Randolph. He worked for the Randolph DPW, was the Assistant Animal Control Officer for many years, was an active town meeting member, and also owned a tree company. Ray was an avid Red Sox fan.

Beloved husband of Elaine (Tirocchi) Van Tassel. Loving brother of William Van Tassel of Rockand, Michael Van Tassel of Sharon, Ann DeWar of Norwell, Paula Castonguay of Sharon, Maureen Koelsch of Hull, and Joyce Jaffrey of NJ. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Bernadette’s Church on Randolph on Tuesday, December 11th at 10am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours are omitted. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Randolph. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ray’s memory can be made to the Brain Injury Society of Massachusetts, 30 Lyman Street, Suite 10, Westborough, MA 01581 or online via www.biama.org/donate. Arrangements handled by the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 So. Main St. (Rt. 28), Randolph.

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First Name: Carolyn
Last Name: Tacelli
City: Smithfield
State: RI
Country:
Entry Date: 12/09/2018

Ray you fought a good fight. I love you and always will remember our conversations. It was time to go home for you. You left us with a broken heart but most of all with cherished memories I will never forget. Run around Sue from my wedding! Calling me and telling me I pack good snacks when my son Anthony comes up to work with you keep them coming! I will sit and quietly smile over the memories Rest In Peace my brother in law. And make sure when you see T (dad) he doesn’t work you to hard.


First Name: Frankie
Last Name: Whealan
City: Bridgewater,
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 12/10/2018

So sorry to hear of Rays passing....only great memories of our younger days


First Name: Marie-Elena
Last Name: Monteiro
City: East Providence,
State: RI
Country:
Entry Date: 12/10/2018

So sorry for your loss Elaine. There are no words that I can say that will take away the pain of losing your husband, your best friend. Just cherish the good memories and he will live on in your heart. With deepest sympathy your cousin Marie-Elena Monteiro & daughter Marissa Monteiro.


First Name: MICHAEL
Last Name: LANE
City: RANDOLPH
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 12/10/2018

So sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He fought a great fight. Rest in peace


First Name: Patti
Last Name: Rowell Dacey
City: Whitman
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 12/11/2018

So very sorry to hear about Ray's passing. Ray was a Great guy with a sense of humor. I'll always remember Ray from the neighborhood as a Nice guy who would always help anyone in need. Rest in Peace my friend.
God Bless

The Rowell Family


First Name: Doug
Last Name: Gonsalves
City:
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 12/11/2018

Stay strong keep your chin up and make Ray proud as you know he would want you to! A life cut short but he's at piece and can rest . As hard as it may seem we are like feathers in the wind blown around by life never knowing were or what will happen no matter how hard we try to control it! But being able to adjust to the changing currants is God sent.


First Name: Ricky
Last Name: Pugsley
City: Randolph
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 12/11/2018

So sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Met Ray almost 50 years ago and though we lost touch over the years when I saw him around town he would always make it seem like it was yesterday . Rest in Peace brother


First Name: Sheila
Last Name: swanwick
City: Randolph
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 12/13/2018

to Elaine who stood by the man she loved. I will always remember how Ray would come into the recreation office and buy tickets for the Red Sox games. He was a great guy.


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