Richard R. Rondeau 65, formerly of Chalapa Ave. Woonsocket died Wednesday at Woonsocket Health Centre. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Christian and Rhea (St. George) Rondeau.
Mr. Rondeau was an army veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked as a correctional officer at the ACI for over twenty years before retiring in 1986 due to illness. He was a member of the Forestdale VFW and the St. Joseph’s Veterans Association.
Mr. Rondeau is survived by two brothers, Raymond Rondeau of Cumberland and Michael Rondeau of Woonsocket, two sisters, Lucienne Varieur of Davenport, FL and Pauline Croteau of Woonsocket, and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Maurice and David Rondeau.
His funeral will be held Monday at 9:00 from the Fournier & Fournier Funeral Home 99 Cumberland St. Woonsocket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 in All Saints Church, Rathbun St., Woonsocket. Burial will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Bellingham MA.Visiting hours are Sunday 6-9pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to; Rhode Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 535 Centerville Rd., Warwick, RI 02886.