Richard Joseph “Rags” Ragali
Richard Joseph “Rags” Ragali
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Richard was a graduate of Wolcott Technical School specializing in Architecture and also of Northeastern Community College. He was a decorated Sheriff Deputy for over 30 years with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department. He was a Harley Davidson riding enthusiast that loved traveling the U.S. and abroad.
Richard is survived by his children, Joshua Ragali (Brianne Ragali), of Tequesta, FL and Joseph Ragali, of Asheville, NC; his siblings, Lynn Ragali Wattles (Ted Wattles), of Tequesta, FL and Louis Ragali (Marianne Ragali), of Palm City, FL; his nieces, Jessica Wattles (Bryan Willoughby), of Jupiter, FL, Kristyn Wattles (Jordan Wright), of Jacksonville, FL, and Jeffrey Wattles, of Tequesta, FL.
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Tom and Patty Homish
December 20, 2025
So sorry to hear of Rich"s passing. Thoughts and prayers sent to his family . We have so many memories shared when our children were growing up in Jupiter. Rest in peace Rich. Thank you for your many years of service to protect the community.
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Terry Rowe
December 20, 2025
Sorry to hear that Rags passed away. Please accept my condolences.
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