Richard B. Roberts

Funeral Services and interment will be held on Wednesday, December 3rd at 1:15 pm at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA for Richard B. Roberts, who died at the Kaplan Family Hospice on Saturday November 15th following a lengthy illness. He was 79 years old. Richie will be interred with his late wife Inge.

Richie was born on September 14, 1946, in Somerville, MA where he and his siblings were raised before moving to Everett. He attended both Somerville and Everett Public Schools and was a graduate of Everett High School, Class of 1965. Richie enlisted in the United States Air Force in July of 1966, and he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. After his tour of duty, he was honorably discharged and he returned home. He worked for Sexton Can Company as an assembler. He later took a position with Van Dusen as a fueler at Boston Logan International Airport, for aircrafts, working there for over 10 years.

Richie married the love of his life Inge (Ziegler) while he was stationed in Germany. Richie, Inge, and their son Daniel returned from Germany and made their home in Revere. Richie was a devoted family man and husband. He took great joy in collecting model cars, many of his favorite classic cars. He was also passionate about music, especially country music. He played his guitar frequently and also played the keyboard. Richie was a man who lived a simple life and enjoyed spending time with those who he loved.

He is the beloved husband of the late Inge T. (Ziegler) Roberts. The cherished father of Daniel J. Roberts of Payson, AZ. He is the devoted son of the late Charles I. Roberts and Gertrude M. (Domegan) Roberts. He is the dear brother of Charles "Chuck" Roberts, John Roberts, and the late James Roberts and Anne Roberts. He is also lovingly survived by his lifelong friends, Lola Blair, the Ragucci family, his late German Shepherd Schultz, as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grand nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richie's memory to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, at t2t.org.