Richard M. DeStefano
January 9, 1949 ~ July 13, 2021
MALDEN- Richard M. DeStefano, 72, passed away on July 13, 2021 in Lahey Clinic Burlington following a brief illness.
Born in Boston on January 9, 1949, he was the son of the late John and Irene (Treanor) DeStefano. Richard was raised and educated in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School in 1967. He had a long career in carpentry, specializing in cabinet work. Richard enjoyed playing soccer well into his later years and had been the president of the Over the Hill Soccer League. He was also an avid golfer and had participated in many leagues. Richard loved to travel, especially to Vietnam where he visited extended family and friends.
Richard is survived by his longtime companion, Diane Lee and her daughter, Joanne Lee of Boston, his children, Angie O’Keefe and her husband, Mark of Danvers and Richard DeStefano and his wife, Patricia of Groveland, his siblings, Irene Bonner of Meredith, NH and Paul DeStefano of N. Reading, two grandchildren, Megan and Richard DeStefano and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, John DeStefano, Jr. and Marian Dobrusin.
His family will receive friends and family from 4-7PM on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. All other services are private.
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Had many good times and laughs with this long time Friend,RIP Richard ❤️
My Buddy, he could make me laugh with just a quick look, so many good times. I am going to you, RIP Rich.
Richie was a joy to work with and provided service with that “Larger than Life” smile! Promises made, Promises Kept.
He will be truly missed by his many friends @ AL Prime.
I remember playing Probe with my brothers and my cousin Rickey D as I called him . That was when he lived on the corner of Lynde and Chestnut St in Melrose. I was the youngest of all of us playing but I stumped them all with my word “Emolument”. None of them guessed it and Richard said to my brothers I didn’t know you were bringing along a ringer. We all laughed. I can’t believe it was all those years ago.
Richie , you will be sadly missed you were taken to soon and we have been robbed of thousands of laughs and smiles RIP my Freind
Richard was a neighbor. Did not know him that well; but, the
conversations we had were enjoyable. RIP.
Marco Debe
Had many fun times with Richard and his family as cousins. As married couples enjoyed Richard and his family living next door to our home in Billerica. We had fun having barbecues, holidays and family get togethers.RIP Richard, memories of times we shared and your happy smile will always keep you in my heart.🙏