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Many warm memories of Rich growing up. A really good guy who will be remembered and missed.


Posted by: Fred Emilianowicz - Wakefield, MA   Aug 11, 2012

Linda and Meredith - Richard was a long time neighbor and friend. We are sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May Richard rest in the care and peace of God. Ellie & Gary


Posted by: Ellie & Gary Hawkes - Wakefield, MA   Aug 09, 2012

Linda, so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. At least he is no longer suffering, and is in a beautiful place. You and he are in my prayers. My heart goes out to you, my friend, at this difficult time.


Posted by: Shirley Brake - Lunenburg, MA   Aug 08, 2012

Dear Linda WE were so sorry to read of Richards death in the Boston Globe We were unable to come for visitation or funeral. Our sincere condolances to you. We will try and call you in Montana. Sincerely, Jeanette and Harvey


Posted by: M/M Harvey Rasmussen - Wellesley, MA   Aug 07, 2012

Very sorry for your loss. Rich , Rest in Peace .


Posted by: Kevin Boyle - Wakefield, MA   Aug 06, 2012

I worked with this fine man for ten years at the Colonial Club in Wakefield where we both were bartenders. In those days, the 1980s, he was affectionately known as Dick or Dickie before they were replaced with the more elegant Richard. But that's all that changed about him. Dick was always a gentleman, a tireless worker, and a perfectionist---a dedicated and reliable guy who took enormous pride in his work and possessed an "old school" ethic that elevated him

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Posted by: scott kelley - wakefield, MA   Aug 05, 2012

Rest in peace Richard.


Posted by: Bill - Hope Mills, NC   Aug 03, 2012

My condolences to Meredith, and family. I never met Richard, but heard wonderful things about him. I know you will be greatly missed by your soul mate and best friend.

" Rest In Peace Richard " no more pain and suffering.


Posted by: Donna McCarthy - NC   Aug 03, 2012

I only met Richard one time, in person. However, through my Sister, Meredith, I felt like I knew him well. He was a kind soul and I enjoyed our time chatting. He will be greatly missed by so many, especially my Sister. His struggle is now over and he can relax on his next journey. RIP Richard.


Posted by: Kris Rowley - Brookfield, VT - Friend   Aug 03, 2012

I MET THIS DEAR MAN A FEW YEARS AGO. WE HIT IT OFF IMMEDIATELY THROUGH OUR SHARED SARCASM. WE GAVE EACH OTHER A HARD TIME EVERY TIME WE SAW EACH OTHER AND HAD SUCH FUN DOING IT.
YOUR SMILE COULD LIGHT A THOUSANDS ROOMS, YOUR STUBBORNESS KEPT YOU VIBRANT EVEN AS YOUR HEALTH FAILED.
I LOVED YOU LIKE A BROTHER AND CHERISH THE FRIENDSHIP WE SHARED.
HEAVEN HAS BEEN DELIVERED ANOTHER ANGEL... SO KEEP WATCH OVER MY MERRIE...
I LOVE YOU RICH... XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO


Posted by: LORIANNE ROSE - MA - FRIEND   Aug 03, 2012