Richard D. "Dickie" O'Donnell's obituary , Passed away on February 28, 2026 in Melrose, Massachusetts

Richard D. "Dickie" O'Donnell

May 6, 1953 - February 28, 2026 (72 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

Richard D. "Dickie" O'Donnell's obituary , Passed away on February 28, 2026 in Melrose, Massachusetts

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Richard D. "Dickie" O'Donnell

May 6, 1953 - February 28, 2026 (72 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

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Richard D. O'Donnell Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Richard D. O'Donnell of Melrose, Massachusetts, whose life came to an end on February 28, 2026 at the age of 72, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Richard D. O'Donnell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George O'Donnell and Alberta O'Donnell; his wife Linda O'Donnell (Perry); his brothers, George, Paul and Neil O'Donnell; his sisters-in-law, Julie O'Donnell and Debby Orsillo; and his godson John Michael O'Donnell.

He is survived by: his sibling-in-law Lenny; his brother Sebago Lake; his girlfriend Maria Serino; his daughters, Sharon O'Donnell (Ryan Kelly) and Shauna Perry (Tobe "Michael" Oswin); his siblings, John O'Donnell (Patsy) of Melrose and Helen Cargill of Melrose; and his siblings-in-law, Anthony Perry (Beth) of Tewksbury, Toni Ann Perry of Warwick, RI and Donna Paraiso of Melrose. He is also survived by 6 nieces, 10 nephews, and 25 great-nieces and nephews and many cousins.

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Gately Funeral Home



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Mar 04

Visitation

Gately Funeral Home
79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176

Thu

Mar 05

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Mary's Church
4 Herbert St, Melrose, MA 02176

Thu

Mar 05

Burial

Wyoming Cemetery
205 Sylvan St, Melrose, MA 02176

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