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1990

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2018

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RITCHIE STRANGIE Obituary

Name: Memorial Gathering for RITCHIE STRANGIE
Start: 2018-06-11T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-06-12T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Ruggiero Family Memorial Home - East Boston

STRANGIE, Ritchie Of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer, went home to the Lord peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 7th, at the age of 28. Devoted son of Ritchie Strangie and his wife Leigh Anne (Tobin) of Winthrop. Dear brother of Christopher Strangie and Stephanie Strangie, both of Winthrop. Cherished grandson of John Tobin and Claire (Paiva) and her husband Thomas Haddad and the late Gennaro "Cue Ball" and Mary (Thistle) Strangie. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Family and friends will honor Ritchie's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga St., EAST BOSTON, on Monday, June 11th, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and again on Tuesday morning at 8:30 A.M. before leaving in funeral procession to St. John the Evangelist Church, Winthrop St., Winthrop for a Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. in celebration of Ritchie's life. Services will conclude with Ritchie being laid to rest in Winthrop Cemetery. Ritchie was a graduate of St. Mary's Lynn Class of 2008, UMass Lowell Class of 2012, and an active member and camper of Salesian Boys and Girls Club. He was a former employee of the Boston Herald. For the last two years, Ritchie courageously battled cancer, never giving up and fighting bravely every day. He will be missed by all who knew him and for that reason, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Research Fund of Dr. Elizabeth Mullen, Project #9617214 at Dana Farber Cancer Center, Boston, MA 02115, in memory of her much beloved patient, Ritchie. For more info. or to send an online condolence, please visit: ruggieromh.com East Boston (617) 569-0990

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 7 to Jun. 10, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for RITCHIE STRANGIE

16 Entries

Anthony Furtado

September 17, 2019

Ritchie Strangie

Anthony Furtado

September 16, 2019

Ritchy, my thoughts are always with you and yours, time goes on but the light and memories are forever. Rest In Peace And god bless,
paesano forever.

Dan Carignan

June 13, 2018

My heart goes out to the family and may he rest in peace, god bless.

Bridget Curtin-Buckley

June 12, 2018

To Ritchie and Family, We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time! God Bless and Take Care, Colleen, Emma, Bridget and Gerry Buckley

Kathi & John Wyatt

June 12, 2018

Ritchie & Leighanne, Chris, and Stephanie,
Words cannot even begin to express the sadness and sorrow we are feeling for you. Please know that we are holding you close in our hearts and thoughts and wishing you peace and comfort at this most difficult time.
We never saw Ritchie without a smile on his face. He was an incredible young man coming from such a beautiful family.
With heartfelt sympathy,
The Wyatts
(John, Kathi, Michael and Matthew)

June 11, 2018

There are no words at this most difficult time. Know that Ritchie is now at peace and watching over his family every day.

Diane (Albanese) Cardinale

John Demers

June 11, 2018

So sorry, Ritchie, Family and friends, My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Anjanie Singh

June 10, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sorrow. We are wishing you peace to bring comfort and courage to face the tough days ahead. Ritchie is the best friend of my son Mikhail Sooknanan. During the years of their friendship I would occasionally speak to him. I remember him as a happy, wonderful and full of life young man. We will forever cherish his beautiful memories I know for sure my son will for he is missing him dearly. May his beautiful soul R.I.P.

Anjanie Singh

June 10, 2018

THOSE WE LOVE DON'T GO AWAY ❤❤
THEY WALK BESIDE US EVERY DAY
MAY YOU BEAUTIFUL SOUL
R.I.P

Darlene Waters DIndia

June 10, 2018

I am so sorry and shocked at this news. No parent should ever lose a child . I'm am completely heartbroken for your entire family. My thoughts prayers and love to you all

Darlene Waters

June 9, 2018

I will never say I know how you feel because I don't. I would like to send my condolences to the entire family. May Richard rest in peace and may you all find a way to be strong during your time of grief. May God bless all of you.

The Efter family

June 9, 2018

Please accept my deepest condolences for the passing of your loved one. It's times like this that the loving promises of our Heavenly Father, can bring you comfort and can even soften some of the pain that you are feeling deep in your hearts.-1st Thessalonians 4:13,14.

Susan Locigno

June 9, 2018

To the Strangie family I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I am lost for words. This is the ultimate pain. My God guide you through this is difficult time.

Mario Mazzone

June 8, 2018

Our condolences to Ritchie, Leigh Anne & family.

Mario & Maria Mazzone & family