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At 85 years of age, Rich passed away unexpectedly in his Chelsea home on Saturday March 4
th
. Born in East Boston he was one of seven sons raised by the late Susan E. (Morrison) and Allen B. Preble, Sr. Rich received his early education attending public schools in East Boston and Chelsea. He was a resident of Chelsea for all of his adult life. Richard began working in the building wrecking and dismantling field before being hired by the City of Chelsea Public Works. He worked for many years in the city's water and sewer department and retired as a supervisor. Rich was a devoted uncle, friend, mentor and inspiration to many. Currently and throughout his retirement he enjoyed many of his mornings socializing at Dunkin Donuts in Prattville, he was a past member of the Chelsea Elks and was a welcomed visitor at the PPC, K of C, Sagamore and Cary Square Clubs in Chelsea. He was a man of deep faith and was a devoted catholic; he frequently attended Mass at the Soldiers Home, St. Michael's Chapel. He was a loving son of the late Allen B. Preble, Sr. and Susan E. (Morrison) Preble, dear brother of Robert A. "Butch" Harnish of Revere, the late Allen Preble Jr., Edward, John and James Preble and Herbert Morrison. Richard is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, grand and great grandnieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours will be held at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Tuesday March 7 th from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday March 8 th in St. Michael the Archangel Chapel, 91 Crest Ave, Chelsea (the Soldiers Home campus) at 11:00 A.M. Friends and family are invited to gather directly at the church at 10:30 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours will be held at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Tuesday March 7 th from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday March 8 th in St. Michael the Archangel Chapel, 91 Crest Ave, Chelsea (the Soldiers Home campus) at 11:00 A.M. Friends and family are invited to gather directly at the church at 10:30 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
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Funeral Services
Visitation
March
7
Tuesday
Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home
2:00 - 6:00 pm
Mass of Christian Burial
March
8
Wednesday
St. Michael the Archangel Chapel
Starts at 11:00 am
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