BREAKING: Richard (Dick) L. Rotelli, age 91, has passed away peacefully at Chelmsford Crossings on February 5, 2026. A cherished member of the Chelmsford community, Rotelli is remembered for his loving marriage to the late Patricia E. (Tierney) Rotelli, with whom he shared an incredible 58 years until her death in 2015.
Rotelli’s family includes his children, Richard L. Rotelli, Jr. of West Greenwich, RI; Thomas C. Rotelli of Roxborough Park, CO; Carole A. Beaulieu of Merrimack, NH; and Michael R. Rotelli of Pepperell, MA. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews, highlighting a legacy of love and family that will continue to thrive.
Visitation for friends and family will take place on 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 be celebrated on February 13, 2026, at 11 AM at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Road, Chelmsford. Attendees are kindly asked to gather at the church for this heartfelt ceremony. Interment will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Chelmsford, ensuring a final resting place close to home.
Authorities and family members have invited the community to join in honoring Richard’s memory, a testament to a life well-lived. For additional details, including the complete obituary and an online guestbook, visit CHELMSFORDFUNERALHOME.COM and follow on Facebook for updates.
As the community grieves, Richard L. Rotelli’s impact will be felt for generations. His legacy of kindness, family values, and love will remain a cornerstone of the Chelmsford community.
