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Richard passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his residence on Congress Ave in Chelsea last September 26
th
2016, he was 61 years of age. Born in Chelsea he was the beloved only son of the late Felix and Alice (Operacz) Zaleski. Richard was raised and resided for most of his life in the family home on Fenno St in Revere. He attended St Stanislaus parochial school and was graduated from Christopher Columbus High School. He attended college and held a bachelor's degree. He worked as a physical/sports trainer. He worked for the Oakland Athletics', the Arlington Public School Dept. and was a seasonal employee at Fenway Park, he also volunteered his time locally with the PAV Explorer Post under the leadership of the late Ed Pigulski, assisting and training for the Winnisimmet Chiefs Hockey team. He also assisted at the PAV Post 13 weekly Bingo games. At the time of his passing Richard was working for Sky Chefs in East Boston. He is survived by his dear and closest friend Caroline Chisham of New York. He was the beloved nephew of Mary Sitnik of Wethersfield CT. the late Julia Dziodzio, Frances Dufresne, Gladys Chodkowski, Edward Zaleski, Hedwig Macek, Regina Chiras and Adam Operacz. He is also survived by many cousins and extended family members.
ARRANGEMENTS: Friends and family are most kindly invited to attend a memorial gathering at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Saturday Sept, 23 rd 2017 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:15 A.M. a Memorial service will follow at 10:30 A.M.
Services will conclude with reception at the Residence Inn by Marriot, 200 Maple St., Chelsea, a private inurnment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery on a later date. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
ARRANGEMENTS: Friends and family are most kindly invited to attend a memorial gathering at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Saturday Sept, 23 rd 2017 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:15 A.M. a Memorial service will follow at 10:30 A.M.
Services will conclude with reception at the Residence Inn by Marriot, 200 Maple St., Chelsea, a private inurnment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery on a later date. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
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Funeral Services
Visitation
September
23
Saturday
Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home
9:00 - 10:15 am
Memorial Service
September
23
Saturday
Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home
Starts at 10:30 am
Reception
September
23
Saturday
Residence Inn by Marriot
Starts at 11:30 am
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