BREAKING NEWS: Richard L. Rotelli, a cherished resident of Chelmsford, has passed away peacefully at the age of 91. He died on February 5, 2026, at Chelmsford Crossings, leaving behind a legacy of love and family.
Rotelli, affectionately known as Dick, was the beloved husband of the late Patricia E. (Tierney) Rotelli, with whom he shared an incredible 58 years of marriage until her passing in 2015. Born in Framingham on September 12, 1934, he was the son of the late Richard C. and Angela (Ortenzi) Rotelli.
He is survived by his four children and their spouses: Richard L. Rotelli, Jr. and Diana Rotelli of West Greenwich, RI; Thomas C. Rotelli and Kimberly Rotelli of Roxborough Park, CO; Carole A. Beaulieu and Thomas Beaulieu of Merrimack, NH; and Michael R. Rotelli and Maryanne Rotelli of Pepperell, MA. The family mourns the loss of their father, grandfather to 10 grandchildren, and great-grandfather to 6 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews who will remember him fondly.
Visitation for family and friends 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 is scheduled for February 13, 2026, at 11 AM at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Road, Chelmsford. Friends are invited to meet at the church for the service. Following the Mass, interment will occur at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Chelmsford.
The family requests that those wishing to honor Richard’s memory consider sending flowers or planting a living memorial in his name.
For additional information, including directions and an online guestbook, please visit chelmsfordfuneralhome.com and connect with us on Facebook.
This heartfelt news is a reminder of the impact one individual can have on their community, as Richard L. Rotelli will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
