Richard Abdul

Hassan Pittman

Richie at 43 years of age was suddenly and tragically taken from his loved ones together with his beloved companion April Carbone (32 years) and their soon to be born baby "Layla Rose" needlessly by a disgruntled co-worker while working at Melet Plastics in Fargo North Dakota on Wednesday November 17th.

Born in Boston on January 12, 1978, to Paula R. Cromwell and Richard Pittman.  Richie was raised in Chelsea and attended local schools.  His family ultimately relocated to West Haven Connecticut where he continued his education graduating from Platt Technical High School in Milford, CT.  Richie remained in West Haven for several more years with his sweetheart Maria Rignoli raising his son Devyn M. Pittman, he was also the dear father of Breanna Westervelt of Hamden, CT.

In Connecticut Richie worked for A.M.F. and Krell Electronics as a machinist for a number of years.  Two and a half years ago he began a new chapter in his life moving to Moorhead and Fargo, North Dakota.  In Fargo he was employed at Melet Plastics working with his recent companion April.  It was at work that together with their unborn daughter they would meet their tragic end.

In his lifetime Richie enjoyed bowling, playing Jai Lai and Video Games with his son.  He loved driving and could always be relied on to drive family and friends safely and in record time to their destinations.

To mourn his tragic passing and cherish his memories he leaves his two children, Devyn Maurice Pittman of West Haven, CT and Breanna Westervelt of Hamden, CT, his granddaughter Melody Jade Bookert, his loving parents Paula R. Cromwell of Chelsea and Richard Pittman of Lynn.  He was the loving grandson of the late Emerline (Smith) and Richard Cromwell, Donald and Esther Pittman.  He was the dear brother of Richele Hill, Tia M. Pittman, Jessica L. Pittman and Sade R. Pittman.  Old sweetheart of Maria Rignoli.  He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, many extended family members and friends.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours at the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Friday December 3rd from 4 - 8 P.M. Per order of the Chelsea Board of health, All visitors must wear face masks while in the Funeral Home.  Family and friends will honor Richie's life by gathering for services at the Welsh Funeral Home on Saturday December 4th at 10:00 AM. Services will conclude in the Funeral Home.