Obituary for Richard R. Celeste Sr.
BILLERICA – Richard R. Celeste Sr., age 81, beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann (Connolly) Celeste died unexpectedly Monday at his home.
He was born in East Boston, June 13, 1940 a son of the late Joseph and Julia (DeStefano) Celeste and lived in Stoneham before moving to Billerica 30 years ago.
Mr. Celeste was employed as a floor installer and salesman for Federal Carpet in Lowell for over 40 years and in his spare time enjoyed watching football and baseball, golfing, painting and playing the horses.
He is survived by one son, Richard Celeste Jr. and his wife Maureen of Lowell; one daughter, Annette Celeste of Lowell; one brother, Joseph Celeste Jr. of GA; one sister Linda Mansfield of Wolfboro, NH as well as four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Anthony, and Ronald Celeste and Joanne Freda.
Funeral Saturday from the SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica at 9 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish in St. Theresa Church, 466 Boston Rd. Billerica at 10 a.m. Visiting hours will be held Friday from 4 – 7 p.m. Masks are required while indoors at both locations. Burial will be held privately and at the convenience of his family.
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He was born in East Boston, June 13, 1940 a son of the late Joseph and Julia (DeStefano) Celeste and lived in Stoneham before moving to Billerica 30 years ago.
Mr. Celeste was employed as a floor installer and salesman for Federal Carpet in Lowell for over 40 years and in his spare time enjoyed watching football and baseball, golfing, painting and playing the horses.
He is survived by one son, Richard Celeste Jr. and his wife Maureen of Lowell; one daughter, Annette Celeste of Lowell; one brother, Joseph Celeste Jr. of GA; one sister Linda Mansfield of Wolfboro, NH as well as four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Anthony, and Ronald Celeste and Joanne Freda.
Funeral Saturday from the SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica at 9 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish in St. Theresa Church, 466 Boston Rd. Billerica at 10 a.m. Visiting hours will be held Friday from 4 – 7 p.m. Masks are required while indoors at both locations. Burial will be held privately and at the convenience of his family.
Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
17
Dec
4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home
66 Concord Road
Billerica, MA 01821
Funeral Mass
Saturday
18
Dec
10:00 AM
St. Theresa Church
466 Boston Rd.
Billerica, MA 01821
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