East Bridgewater- Richard D. Coletti, 69, of East Bridgewater died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of the late Nellie “Terry” (Solimini) Coletti.
Born in Boston, raised in Braintree, he was the son of the late Carmen & Mary (Mahoney) Coletti.
He was a graduate of Braintree High school, class of 1954.
Mr. Coletti was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He was a retired printer from Hanson Print Co. out of Brockton, where he worked for 15 years
Mr. Coletti enjoyed fishing, playing cards, music, dancing & family, and was a avid patriots fan.
He was a lifetime member of East Bridgewater Commercial Club.
He is survived by his children, Donna Panasuk & her husband Stuart , Richard M. Coletti, Lisa Kennedy & her husband Daniel, all of East Bridgewater; his siblings, Mary Gerrish of Bridgewater, Rosalie Rodick of Whitman, Janet Bennett of Hingham & Carol Junkins of Hanson; his grandchildren, Amanda & Brian Panasuk both of East Bridgewater; his friend, Maureen McCarthy of Whitman. Also survived by many nieces & nephews.
His funeral will be held from the Wales-Prophett Funeral Home, 35 Spring St., East Bridgewater, Saturday at 10:00 am., followed by a funeral mass in St. John Church at 11:00 am. Visiting hours are Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Burial will be in Central Cem., East Bridgewater.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth, MA. 02360.