52, of St. Germain Manor, Pawtucket went home to be with the Lord on Friday November 16, 2012.
Born in, Central Falls a son of Claudia Sylvester Caruso and the late Thomas G. Bouffard, Sr.. He also lived in Florida, Colorado and California.
He was educated at Sacred Heart School and Attleboro High School.
Besides his mother and her companion Clayton Harvey to whom he formed a special bond, he leaves his dog Jack Daniels.
Richard was married to the late Mary Sapien a former Miss Los Angeles.
He was a painter and painted many homes of the rich and famous. While living in Rhode Island he worked for Cid Bibby Painters of Pawtucket until his illness.
Richard also leaves a brother George Bouffard and his wife Linda of Chepachet, a sister Luanne Beland and her husband Daniel of Swansea, a brother Thomas G. Bouffard, Jr. and his wife Lisa of Lincoln and a sister Michelle Collard and her husband Joseph of Pascoag, a step-sister Carlene Ahern and many nieces and nephews. He was the step-son of the late Ronald Caruso and step-brother of the late Brian Caruso. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday in St. Edward Church Weeden St. Pawtucket at 10am. Burial will be private. A collation will be held at Fitzy's Pub 1 Man-Mar Dr. Plainville MA. immediately after Mass.