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RICHARD PROFITA Obituary

PROFITA, Richard Savio Of Waltham, passed away peacefully, Monday, December 28th, 2020, at Santa Maria Nursing Facility at the age of 103.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Philomena (Rizzo); devoted & loving children Connie, Roberta, Marianne, Richard and Marco; cherished grandchildren, James, Matthew and Andrew, Nicholas, Ryan and Gina, and adoring great-grandson Jonathan.

Out of genuine concern for those we love and care deeply about during this difficult time throughout the world and in our community; family with gather to Celebrate Richard's Life and remember the love he shared with those he touched at a Private Funeral Service in the Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco & Sons Memorial in WALTHAM, on January 4th. His burial with United States Army Military Honors in recognition of his faithful and honorable service to our country will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Waltham.

A Public Celebration of Life for Richard will be held for family & friends when social distancing guidelines allow.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to Sacred Heart Church, 311 River Street, Waltham, MA 02453. For complete obituary, guestbook & additional information please refer to: BrascoFuneralHome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2021.

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