Alfred Daniel Richardello

Alfred Daniel Richardello 1926-2008 ADAMS Alfred Daniel Richardello, 81, of 82 Maple Street died on Thursday, April 3, at home surrounded by his family. Born on August 9, 1926, son of Mario and Concetta Sambataro Richardello. He lived in the family homestead on Walnut Street for many years and attended schools in North Adams. At a young age, he joined his brother, Joseph, and the two operated the Columbia Cash Market in Adams for many years. Later, with the disappearance of neighborhood grocery stores, he worked for Waverly Fabrics. He retired in 1989.A self-taught accomplished accordionist, he established his own orchestra, the Klub Kings, and played at many local nightclubs and restaurants including the 1896 House. Later in life, he entertained senior citizens in nursing homes and assisted-living centers throughout Berkshire County. His passion for music of the 30's and 40's was endless. Al married the former Margaret Jean Eastman on Nov. 11, 1950, and they would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary this year. He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Cheshire and considered many of its members extended family. He was also a former member of the Adams Lodge of Elks. A devoted husband and father, he leaves a daughter, Victoria Lynn Richardello, and a son, Michael Alfred Richardello, and daughter-in-law, Denise. All five of his brothers, Blaise, Joseph, Horace, Angelo, and Nicholas and his sister, Ida, predeceased him. FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Alfred Daniel Richardello will be celebrated Saturday April 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Cheshire with the Rev. David Raymond, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Southview cemetery. Calling hours at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPELS, 74 Marshall St. North Adams are Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Church or the Eileen Barrett Oncology Center at North Adams Regional Hospital in care of the funeral home.