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Michelle & Bobby Byrd posted a condolence
Friday, June 8, 2012
So sorry to hear about the loss of Richie, his friends and family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Mark and Cindy Sclafani posted a condolence
Thursday, June 7, 2012
<br><p style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Summertime 1973, the boys from the city moved into the neighborhood. It was swimming in the pool, sneaking meatballs out of Guy and Eleanor's fridge, playing basketball, platform shoes, gold chains and lots and lots of cheap cologne. It was playing Buck-Buck on hot summer nights and drinking Tanqueray in the woods, it was disco music and dancing to Lionel Ritchie. "Who wants to make out with me?" and "Did you guys break up yet?" It was Richie making us laugh. <br /><br />September 1981, It was our wedding. It was top hats and canes, New York, New York and Frank Sinatra. It was happy people and line dances. It was Robby catching the garter while on Richie's shoulders....... and it was Richie making us laugh.<br /><br />July 1987 and every July for the next 20 years, it was Eastover and lounging by the pool all day and dancing all night. It was "SCAT" and "GADGETS" and "MARGARET". It was wooden horse racing, obstacle courses and softball games but mostly it was Richie making us laugh.<br /><br />January 1988. We were in our new home. It was late night card games, cold cuts and Bucca. "You guys broken up yet?" and "Can I sleep over?"...............it was Richie making us laugh.<br /><br />May 1992, Robby and Linda lost their baby that year and Richie consoled ME until I gave HIM a laugh. We also had a baby brought to us that same month, Richie Jr., and Richie let me hold his baby all day while he made us laugh.<br /><br />July 2011, it was the beach and champagne. It was two sets of ugly feet and "Are you guys broken up?" and "Ro, can we sleep over?" It was oxygen tanks and scars on his back................but still from morning to night, it was Richie making us laugh.<br /><br />Easter 2011, It was hospital rooms and oxygen. It was eggplant parm, ziti and garlic bread. It was commode stories and high hopes. "Mark, I'm gonna read more books"..........and for hours Richie made us laugh.<br /><br />We are so sorry that we cannot be there to bury you Richie, but you will be buried in our hearts forever, down deep where we keep all the special love....and each time we think of you and hear your name, we will not cry, because you, most of all, taught us how to laugh.<br /><br />We Love You Forever Richie DiMare<br />Mark and Cindy</span></p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p>
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Accurzio Sclafani posted a condolence
Thursday, June 7, 2012
There will never be any words that a cousin can say to another relative about one of their own.It is only fitting for us to remember all that was prior to this tragedy. I hope that we see each other in our new life. I will Pray for you and hope that we can all laugh again soon.My sympathy to family members and friends that all new him. Your cousin Accurzio [cuzo] Sclafani.
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Todd Livolsi posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Robby,<br><div></div><br><div> Please except my deepest condolences on the loss of your brother. I am sure you are with a heavy heart and deep saddness. Always remember your friends are here for you, and we will always help you through this most difficult of times. My sincerest sympathies on the loss of your brother.</div><br><div></div><br><div>Todd F. Livolsi</div>
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Cheryl DiMuro posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
<br><p><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 7.5pt;">I was 19 when we met, a little on the shy side, but your shenanigans soon broke me of being shy. You toughened me up. You always kept me on my toes trying to keep you out of trouble. We laughed ALOT back then, we had LOTS of fun. Some of my most treasured memories were spent with you. Many have told me that it’s when they remember you being happiest, living a normal life, surrounded by family all the time, the favorite Uncle always making people bend over in laughter. You loved playing with the nieces and nephews cause you were a big kid yourself. You danced to the beat of your own music. You often sought advice but never really took it. Every time I heard SCOOP, WRECK, SICK, 300, -I thought of you - you gave them new meanings. Your facial expressions were classic. Regardless of the turmoil you could cause at times if I had to do it over, I would because the laughter far outweighed the tears. So many memories, Bingo with Mary D., Whist with Sammy D, Christmas Eve at 105 Prospect, your motorcycle, card games wherever, Eastover, Roses where we met, the Sassoon shirt, Hampton Beach with the kids, driving to Atlantic City with Linda and Rob, Diane’s house, Freda's house, Ro and Gussy's and so many many more. Thank you for those memories.<br /><br />Throughout the years we would re-connect from time to time. I always hoped only the best for you. I remember a few years back when I left a lighted Christmas tree and gifts for you and Rob at his apartment in Everett right before Christmas. I wanted to bring smiles to both your faces you were both struggling at the time. You told me it was cold there, I bought you a warm blanket. You were so appreciative, like I left you a million dollars. <br /><br />The past couple of months, the dunkin coffee's and corn muffins in the mornings. The Peggy Lawton Chocolate Chip Cookies, bringing you dinner when you were able to eat, the many conversations we had about back in the day. To the end you still were funny, joking with the nurses, telling me to play your number and you would pay me back just like you always did back in the day, ha ha! Something in you knew that you might not get passed this as you reflected on better days, wanting forgiveness from some not realizing people had already forgotten. I told you repeatedly that regardless of what happened in the past, you were loved immensely, you had value, you handled things different but it didn't matter because through it all you brought laughter and happiness to many occasions and that's what people remember. I don't think you realized how much you were loved by so many people including me. I have all the text messages saved and will keep them always.<br /><br />I know you’re up there with the many that passed before you and there is enough of you now to start a card game. I will miss you Richie D. <br />You left us way too soon.<br /><br />All My Love,<br />Cheryl</span></p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p>
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Eleanor Sclafani posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
<p>Richie, I remember the day you and Robbie were brought home from the hospital and the years on Lewis St. when I wanted to kill you for all your mischief but I restrained myself. All the times at my father's cottage in Vermont when I thought you boys would have torn the walls down. I don't think I ever thanked you for returning all the knobs to my television - it was difficult without them, that was before remotes and I had a hard time using the plyers to adjust volume or change channels.<br />I am sure you have found Uncle Guy and your mother and are at a special bingo or casino up there in heaven. You broke my heart by leaving so early, I really thought it would have been you writing in my guest book.</p>
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helen willis posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
dear rich. It breaks my heart to loose my best friend, noone I can text to at 3 in the morning, to go shopping with, to go to the beach and have great pizza with, the many conversations we would have, the laughter and the jokes. delivering the newspapers in the roaring snow storms not to mention the rain. taking little richie trick or treating, the weekend get aways with marlene,the many times out to eat and playing keno. remember our numbers 9 27 59 10 6 56. I could type all night about the great times we had but it would take me a month. I will miss you so very much. You will be in my heart all the time. when football season starts and when i cash in cans... you were the best. and it was a great 20yrs. god took you for a reason and hopefully you wont raise hell up there... dont forget my big mac.. LOVE YOU VERY MUCH helen
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