BREAKING: Richard L. Rotelli, a cherished member of the Chelmsford community, has passed away at the age of 91. He died peacefully at Chelmsford Crossings on February 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and family.
Rotelli was the devoted husband of the late Patricia E. (Tierney) Rotelli, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage until her death in 2015. Born in Framingham on September 12, 1934, he was the son of the late Richard C. and Angela (Ortenzi) Rotelli. His passing has left a profound impact on his family and friends.
He is survived by his four children: Richard L. Rotelli, Jr. and his wife Diana of West Greenwich, RI; Thomas C. Rotelli and his wife Kimberly of Roxborough Park, CO; Carole A. Beaulieu and her husband Thomas of Merrimack, NH; and Michael R. Rotelli and his wife Maryanne of Pepperell, MA. The family also mourns the loss of their beloved patriarch, who leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 4 PM to 6 PM at the BLAKE CHELMSFORD FUNERAL HOME located at 24 Worthen Street, Chelmsford. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026, at 11 AM at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Road, Chelmsford. Attendees are kindly requested to meet at the church prior to the service. Following the mass, interment will take place at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Chelmsford.
Funeral directors Paul A. Hardy, Jr. and Jennifer Lebaropoulos Hardy are overseeing arrangements. For more information, including the complete obituary and online guestbook, visit CHELMSFORDFUNERALHOME.COM.
This news resonates deeply within the Chelmsford community, reflecting the values of family and friendship that Richard embodied throughout his life. His contributions and spirit will be remembered by many in the days to come, making this news not just an announcement, but a moment for reflection and remembrance.
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