David E. Tuells

Born: Tue., Mar. 15, 1960
Died: Mon., Mar. 21, 2016


Funeral Service


Visitation

3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Fri., Mar. 25, 2016
Location: Rocco Funeral Home


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Tuells, David E. of Everett MA on March 21, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. He leaves his beloved wife Phyllis V. Tomaine-Tuells and daughter Lauren E. Tuells of CA. He was predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Roberta (Luff) Tuells and his sister Marilyn Tuells-Hugo. He also leaves Uncle Kenneth Luff and sons of FL, nieces Christina and Sarah Keeler of NH and nephews Colin Keeler of NH and Landon Penta of NJ; brother in laws Chuck Hugo of NH and Anthony Penta of NJ, sister in law Vivian Tomaine-Penta of NJ, as well as several Tuells cousins.

Dave was raised in Derry, NH and moved to the Boston area in later years. He attended UNH and has a masters in English from Rivier College. His career was in writing, marketing and web communications. In recent years, he donated time to Takeda Pharmaceutical's patient ambassador program for inspirational and educational speaking on multiple myeloma.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to :
Massachusetts General Hospital Development Office
Multiple Myeloma Research
125 Nashua Street, St. 540
Boston, MA 02114-1101
Attn:  Tyrone Latin

Rocco Funeral Home
331 Main Street
Everett MA 02149

Friday March 25, 2016
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PATTY BOUTILIER
   Posted Tue March 22, 2016
Phyllis SO SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF DAVE. I SEE HE HAD A BIRTHDAY A WEEK AGO. I HOPE THAT WAS A HAPPY EVENT. mY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY. LOVE YOU

Dominick and Gabrielle Buglione
   Posted Tue March 22, 2016
Dear Phyllis,
It was at a Myeloma Seminar for patients and their families hosted by MGH where we first met Dave. He read our anxiety and took us under his wing for the day. His kindness made the unbearable bearable.

We are deeply saddened.


Aunt Valerie.
   Posted Wed March 23, 2016
Dearest Phyllis,
No adequate words. Know that my loving thoughts are with you today and everyday. I'll be in touch. I love you, Aunt Valerie

Mike and Joanne Haddad
   Posted Thu March 24, 2016
Dear Phyllis,

Mike and I are very sad to hear that Dave passed away this
Monday. We send to you and the Family our love, prayers,
and deepest sympathies.

With Sorrow in Our Hearts,

Mike and Joanne Haddad