Lionel Walter Richard, 77, passed away surrounded by his devoted family. He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Annette Richard. Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Raoul and Lillian (Berger) Richard.
Lionel was a member of the US Air Force, where he learned his trade, HVAC, and owned JLR Associates. He was a devoted fan of the Providence College Friars as well as Patriots Football and enjoyed going to Twin River or as he called it, "The Shrine". He was in the band, Generations, where he loved playing the trumpet and spending time with his friends. He also enjoyed vacationing with his wife, Annette, to Alaska, Aruba, Hawaii, Florida, and St. Maarten and adored his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Besides his wife he is survived by his children John Richard, wife Paola; Kim Bolano, husband Silver; Lisa Seiber, husband Chris; Melissa Reardon, fiance Rob Reno; grandchildren Dianna Richard, Jessica Blankenship, Jonathan and Sarah Bolano, Jena Seiber, Rachel, Reagan, and Reilly Reardon, Katrina and Aaron Savastano; great grandchildren Nathan and Jacob Richard, Hailey and Ryan Blankenship, Sivel and Azariah Bolano, Xavier and Jackson Montalvan; brother Ferdinand Richard, wife Rose Marie. He was the brother of the late Paul, Marcel, Normand and Robert Richard.
Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Wednesday, December 12th at Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave., Lincoln, from 10:00 - 11:00am, followed by a funeral service at 11:00am. Burial will be private. In Lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care of RI 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.
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Lionel Walter Richard, 77, passed away surrounded by his devoted family. He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Annette Richard. Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Raoul and Lillian (Berger) Richard.
Lionel was a member of the US Air Force, where he learned his trade, HVAC, and owned JLR Associates. He was a devoted fan of the Providence College Friars as well as Patriots Football and enjoyed going to Twin River or as he called it, "The Shrine". He was in the band, Generations, where he loved playing the trumpet and spending time with his friends. He also enjoyed vacationing with his wife, Annette, to Alaska, Aruba, Hawaii, Florida, and St. Maarten and adored his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Besides his wife he is survived by his children John Richard, wife Paola; Kim Bolano, husband Silver; Lisa Seiber, husband Chris; Melissa Reardon, fiance Rob Reno; grandchildren Dianna Richard, Jessica Blankenship, Jonathan and Sarah Bolano, Jena Seiber, Rachel, Reagan, and Reilly Reardon, Katrina and Aaron Savastano; great grandchildren Nathan and Jacob Richard, Hailey and Ryan Blankenship, Sivel and Azariah Bolano, Xavier and Jackson Montalvan; brother Ferdinand Richard, wife Rose Marie. He was the brother of the late Paul, Marcel, Normand and Robert Richard.
Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Wednesday, December 12th at Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave., Lincoln, from 10:00 - 11:00am, followed by a funeral service at 11:00am. Burial will be private. In Lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care of RI 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.
