Edward J.

"Budzy" Houghton

Edward "Budzy" passed away Saturday morning August 11 ^th in the peaceful surroundings of his Chelsea home in the presence of his tender loving and caring family. He was 88 years of age. Born and raised in Chelsea he was a son of the late John J. Sr. and Laura (Dwyer) Houghton. "Budzy" attended local schools and was graduated from Chelsea High School in 1948. He was a 3-sport varsity team player while at Chelsea High. A few years later as a young man "Budzy" enlisted into the US Navy and served during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged and returned to make his lifelong home in Chelsea. Soon after his discharge he joined the Chelsea Fire Department and married the former Barbara A. Reppucci. Together they raised their family in Chelsea. "Budzy" was promoted to Lieutenant in 1962 and was promoted to the rank of Captain in 1974. He retired from the C.F.D. in 1992 after 36 years of highly decorated service receiving several awards for his lifesaving actions above and beyond. A fact he humbly accepted and rarely spoke of. He also attended Bunker Hill Community College and received an Associates Degree in Fire Science. "Budzy" passed away as member of the group of "Old Time Chelsea Firefighters" and was a veteran of the '73 Chelsea Fire. He was a member of the Sagamore Club and Chelsea P.F.F. Local 937. In his lifetime he devoted himself to his love of family. He was an all-around home handy-man, whether in his own home or assisting his children at theirs. He could often be found in his basement workshop refinishing furniture or other helpful projects. He followed his sons in Chelsea Youth Hockey and was a total hockey-dad and granddad. He was also and all Boston sports fan, favoring the NE Patriots. Relishing their victories and championships and greatly loathing their losses.  In addition to his parents "Budzy" was also predeceased by a brother John J. Houghton, Jr. he is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Barbara A. (Reppucci) Houghton. He was the forever devoted father of Laurie L. Pelosi of Chelsea, Robert Houghton and his wife Karen of Peabody, Keith E. Houghton and Rosemary (Hughes) of Everett, Lisa Marie Houghton of Chelsea, Susan A. Houghton of Melrose, Karen A. Lodoen and her husband Andrew of Peabody, Karl P. Houghton and his wife Aimee of Littleton NH. Cherished grandfather of Michael and Maria Pelosi, Robert and Kyle Houghton, Brennan and Bailey Houghton, Kayla and Samantha Lodoen, Jacob, Devin and Kelsey Houghton. He is also survived by his sister, Virginia M. Dillman of Evansville IN.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Funeral from the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Thursday August 16 ^th , at 9:00 A.M. Followed by a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Grace Church 59 Nichols St. Chelsea at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4 - 8 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.

DONATIONS:  Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to The Chelsea Soldiers Home Recreation Dept. 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150.