REPICI- Of Chelsea, suddenly and unexpectedly, June 25th, Richard J., Sr. Devoted husband of Donna M. (Fazio). Beloved father of Chelsea City Councillor Richard J. Repici, Jr. and his fiancee Candice Royal of Chelsea and Lisa Marie Parziale and her husband Anthony of Saugus. Cherished grandfather of Amanda Parziale of Saugus and loving uncle of Cory Fazio of Westwood and Katie Fazio of Revere. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, CHELSEA on Friday morning, June 27th beginning at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Services celebrated in the Funeral Home at 12 Noon. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Expressions of sympathy in Richie's name may be made to the Melrose Humane Society, 111 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176.Born and raised in Chelsea, Mr. Repici was a lifelong Chelsea resident for all of his 56 years. Owner of Richard Repici Masonry, he will also be known as a political activist and lover of and supporter of neglected animals, 9 of which he leaves behind, his 5 dogs, Corky, Noah, Magen, Jacob and Charlie Brown as well as his 3 cats, Pebbles, Samantha and Tia. For over the last 10 years he has been a member of the Chelsea Housing Authority holding the position of Chairman. He was also a longstanding member of both the PPC and the Chelsea Yacht Club.