NEWTON — The individual who lost his life in a house fire on Lincoln Road late last month has been identified as 83-year-old Pompeo “Paul” DeRubeis Sr.
According to the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, DeRubeis was trapped in his home after the fire broke out at around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday Jan. 24, 2024.
DeRubeis, along with another individual, were taken to Mass General Hospital, where DeRubeis succumbed to his injuries two days later.
The identity of the other victim, who sustained severe burns, has not been disclosed. Fire officials investigating the blaze say the fire was accidental, suggesting a “heating appliance” as the probable cause.
Born in San Donato Val di Comino, Italy, DeRubeis relocated to Newton at the age of 23. He then lived in Newton for 60 years. His obituary highlights his passion for soccer and notes his long-standing affiliation with the Newton Soccer Club.
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“He will be dearly missed by his children and his sister Anna, all of Newton,” his obituary said.
DeRubeis’ funeral Mass was held at Our Lady’s Church, located at 573 Washington Street, Newton, on Feb. 1.
DeRubeis’ family asks that – in lieu of flowers – donations be made in the following ways:
- In Paul’s name to Our Lady’s Church at the above address
- To a family fund at the following address: DeRubeis Family Fund, C/O The Village Bank, 411 Watertown St., Newton, MA 02458.
- Online donations to the family fund may be made through the St. Mary of Carmen Society: www.stmaryofcarmen.org/donate/ Be sure to specify the donation is for the DeRubeis Fund. Andrew J. Magni & Son FH, Newton
