Teo Vernice Memorial Program

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VERNICE
Sunrise: November 20, 2003 • Sunset: June 19, 2025
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Parish
1548 Blue Hill Avenue • Mattapan, MA 02126

Teo Vernice, whose magnetic personality and generous heart
touched countless lives both online and in his beloved
Boston community, departed this world on June 19, 2025 at
Boston Medical Center. He was 21 years old.
Born November 20, 2003, in Loanne, France to Natasha B.
Comeau and Rene Louis Vernice. Teo’s journey brought
him to Hyde Park, Massachusetts where he became a beacon
of authenticity and hope. This was also shaped by his stepfather,
Gesner Comeau. Teo was a proud graduate of Another
Course to College High School and a student at Bunker Hill
Community College. He was pursuing his dream of becoming a
law enforcement officer while working as a Spirit Airlines agent.
Teo’s true calling emerged through his Instagram and YouTube
channel, where he created content since May 2020 and built
a devoted following of 321,000 supporters. His passion for
showcasing the Boston experience through his unique lens
challenged perspectives and inspired others to live authentically.
Whether recording content in his car or hanging out at Ross
Playground and Stash’s Pizza, Teo brought joy and laughter
wherever he went.
His Catholic faith and Haitian heritage shaped his generous
spirit. He regularly fed the homeless, helped friends in need, and
used his platform to demonstrate the importance of caring for
fellow human beings. His mantras, “When there is a will, there
is a way” and “Everything lit,” reflected his tenacious optimism.
A finalist in the MSP Cadet Program, Teo celebrated his
cultural traditions proudly, honoring Haitian Independence
Day and Flag Day with enthusiasm. He found joy in contact
sports, working out, and most importantly, spending time with
family and friends who meant everything to him.
Teo Vernice’s legacy reminds us to live “profoundly, fully,
proudly and by your own terms,” showing the world that the
best way to honor life is through authentic love, unwavering
generosity, and fierce self-acceptance.

ORDER OF SERVICE
Greeting
Sprinkling With Holy Water
Placing of the Pall
Placing of Christian Symbols
Opening Song
Opening Prayer
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading (Scripture)
Responsorial Psalm
Gospel, Homily
Intercessions
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Presentation Song
Preparation of the Gifts
Communion Song
Continuation of Mass
Reflection
Final Commendation
Song of Farewell
Prayer of Commendation
Song
Procession to the Place of Committal

THE BROKEN CHAIN
By Ron Tranmer
We knew little that morning that
God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems to be the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
INTERMENT
St. Michael Cemetery
500 Canterbury Street
Boston, MA 02131
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Vernice & Comeau family and connected
families would like to take the opportunity
to thank each of you for your cards, words of
encouragement, and most of all your prayers
during this most difficult time. May God bless you
and make His face to shine upon you.
ARRAa NGEMENTS
Joseph Russo Funeral Home
814 American Legion Highway
Roslindale, MA
Phone: 617-325-7300
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