Richard M. Santosuosso

Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Sunday, August 10th, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for Richard M. Santosuosso, who passed away on August 5th at 84 years of age. A Funeral Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home at 4:00 p.m.

Richard was a lifelong resident of Revere and he was the son of Pasquale and Concetta "Connie" (Romano) Santosuosso. He shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with the love of his life, Ellen Huestis. He was a remarkably talented woodworker, handcrafting much of the furniture that filled their home. A passionate gardener, his backyard was always a vibrant showcase of blooming flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables.

Richard was an avid softball player for many years, he was a star pitcher at Revere's Hill Park, where his feared knuckleball tormented opposing teams. Later, he could be found courtside as number one fan at his grandchildren's tennis matches.

For more than four decades, he was a member and fixture at the Point of Pines Yacht Club in Revere. There, he found a second family among friends who filled his days with laughter and a lifetime of memories.

Each winter Richard embraced the sunshine and cherished friendships of the Falling Waters Community at his second home in Naples, Florida. One of his great pleasures was visiting the Abraham Lincoln school, where his daughter is a long-time teacher. Each morning, he would stop by to greet the children, bringing joy – and a little bit of playful chaos – to the school community.

He is the beloved husband the late Ellen P. (Huestis) Santosuosso with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Devoted father of Patrick Santosuosso-Smith of Somerville and Susan A. Edelmann of Windham, NH, formerly of Boxford. Cherished grandfather of Abigail Edelmann of Revere, formerly of Boxford, and Alexander Edelmann of Windham, NH, formerly of Boxford. Dear brother of Paul Santosuosso of Revere, Robert Santosuosso of Revere, Janet Ferris of Alexandria, VA and the late Michael Santosuosso. He is also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard's memory to MSPCA-Angell, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.