Richard G.

Collette

Retired Chelsea Firefighter, Richard G. Collette passed away suddenly on February 6th at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett.  He was 83 years of Age.  Born and raised in Chelsea he was the beloved son of the late George R. and Marion E. (DeMone) Collette.  He attended local schools and was a lifelong resident of Chelsea.

He was married to Diane L. (Gill) Collette for 30 years and raised his family in Chelsea.

Richard worked as a Firefighter and first responder for the Chelsea Fire Department for twenty-five years.  And was member of IAFF Chelsea Firefighters Local 937.  He retired in 1992.  For 50+ years he was the proprietor of Collette Appliance Repair.

In his lifetime Richard enjoyed boating and was a longtime member of the Winthrop Yacht Club.  He loved to play a weekly game of Bridge, and he played hockey to the age of 65.  He is remembered by his family as the original "Mr. Fix-it" and family handyman.

Richard was predeceased by his wife Diane in 2006 and his sisters; Cynthia Bryman, Josephine Langille and Dolores Maccini.

He is survived by his children and their spouses; Jackie Pann and her husband Robert of Manchester NH, Tracey Visconti and her husband Michael of Chelsea, Robin Krivit and her husband John of Marblehead, Leah DeStefano and her husband Richard of Saugus, Keith Collette and his wife Keri of West Warwick, RI, and Christine Collette of Chelsea.  He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Wednesday February 9th from 4 - 8 P.M.  Per order of the Chelsea Board of Health, all visitors are required to wear face masks while in the Funeral Home. Services will conclude Wednesday evening.

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