URGENT UPDATE: Richard L. Rotelli, a cherished member of the Chelmsford community, has passed away peacefully at the age of 91 at Chelmsford Crossings on February 5, 2026. His death marks the end of an era for many who knew him and his late wife, Patricia E. Rotelli, with whom he shared a remarkable 58 years of marriage until her passing in 2015.
Born in Framingham on September 12, 1934, Rotelli was the son of the late Richard C. and Angela (Ortenzi) Rotelli. He leaves behind a loving family, including his children and their spouses: Richard L. Rotelli, Jr. and his wife Diana of West Greenwich, RI; Thomas C. Rotelli and his wife Kimberly of Roxborough Park, CO; Carole A. Beaulieu and her husband Thomas of Merrimack, NH; and Michael R. Rotelli and his wife Maryanne of Pepperell, MA. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 4 PM to 6 PM at the BLAKE CHELMSFORD FUNERAL HOME, located at 24 Worthen Street, Chelmsford. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 11 AM at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Road, Chelmsford. Attendees are kindly asked to meet at the church for the service. Interment will take place at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Chelmsford.
The funeral services will be conducted by Directors Paul A. Hardy, Jr. and Jennifer Lebaropoulos Hardy. For those wishing to honor Richard’s memory, options include flowers or planting a living memorial.
As the community mourns this profound loss, tributes and memories are encouraged to be shared on social media and via the CHELMSFORD FUNERAL HOME website, where the complete obituary and an online guestbook are available.
This immediate news of Richard L. Rotelli’s passing resonates deeply, reflecting the impact he had on those around him. His legacy will be felt throughout Chelmsford and beyond.
