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A. Giangregorio Obituary

GIANGREGORIO, A. Richard Of Winthrop, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2009. Survived by his most loving family: including Marie, Richard G. Giangregorio, son and his wife Marianne, his grandchildren Erik and Elise and his niece Ellen (Matarazza) Best. Brother of the late Mary, Margaret (Matarazza), Lawrence, and Eugene Giangregorio. A private service to celebrate Richard's life will be held at a later date. He loved his family, his trumpet and life. His encouragement and wit will be missed by all. To quote one of his favorite artists: "I would like to be remembered as a man who had a wonderful time living life, a man who had good friends, fine family - and I don't think I could ask for anything more than that, actually." (Frank Sinatra) USMC WWII, Boston College Class of 1950, Dartmouth College V-12 Program.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 17, 2009.

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Olivia Smith

September 2, 2009

Richard, we all at ballroom are still in shock and it's just not the same without you! Thank you for bringing so much joy to my sister.
My condolences to all the family.
Love, Olivia (the other southern belle, or southern "belly" as you would say!)

Bobbie Matlock

September 2, 2009

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Richard, I can't believe you are gone...I keep thinking that my phone will ring and it will be you calling. I miss talking to you every day and hearing all about your family, listening to your "trumpet tunes," and making our plans. I miss your wit, your smile, and your twirling me around the dance floor.
My sympathy to your family.
T'amo, Bobbie

Sue and Tom Deedy

June 30, 2009

Tom and I are so sad. I cried the entire evening that I found out (June 17) He called Tom and asked him to lock the door and shut off the lights when he had to stay overnight. We thought he would be allright. He and your Mom were part of our lives for 40 years. They were so interested and concerned for our family. I always enjoyed our conversations "over the fence" My heart goes out to you, Ritch, your family and most of all to Marie. We miss him so much!! Love Sue Deedy.

Barbara Pleasant-Powers

June 23, 2009

I heard of Richard's passing yesterday and I am sad, he was my friend who loved to dance. He loved music, going to Cape Cod, Newport and Plymouth "for a bite to eat". Richard insired many with his love for life and all it had to offer, but more than anything else he loved his family.

Tom n Tara Deedy

June 17, 2009

We are so sad to hear about your fathers passing. He was such a funny, happy man. He always had a kind word for us! We will miss seeing him "over the fence" and hope he knows how much we will miss him. Please give your mom a hug for us too! Tom and Tara Deedy and children Michael, Quinn and Matthew

Jane Deedy

June 17, 2009

Mr. G you will be greatly missed. I can't imagine pulling into my Mother's driveway and not seeing you sitting on the screen porch and greeting me with a friendly word. All my sympathy to Mrs. G, Richie, and the rest of the family.

June 17, 2009

Love you dad. I can't begin to express how much that I miss you...I hope you are blowing your horn in that big band in the sky.

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