Richard J. “Dick” Cheverie, Sr., 70 of Medford, died Monday after a long illness. Born in Dorchester, he lived in Medford since 1993 and formerly of Somerville. Richard was the son of the late Elizabeth (Purchase) and Robert Cheverie. He was a Technician, employed by the former Root-O-Matic in Lexington for 30 years and retired in 2003.
Beloved husband of Doris (Cowie) Cheverie. Devoted father of Elisa Cheverie of Medford, Carolyn Walsh of Braintree, Richard Cheverie Jr. of Duxbury, Tamilyn Levin of Sudbury, stepfather of Bernard Brun of Hudson, Emily Brun of Somerville, and Claudette Sario of Woburn. Also survived by many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Douglas F. Cheverie Sr. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Friday at 8 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4 - 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.