Ronald F. Pacheco

Ronald F. Pacheco obituary, Woonsocket, RI

Ronald F. Pacheco

Ronald Pacheco Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Charles F. Oteri and Son - Franklin Funeral Home - Franklin on Feb. 11, 2026.
Ronald Frank Pacheco, 82, of Woonsocket, RI passed away peacefully February 10, 2026.

Born November 23, 1943 in Central Falls, RI, son of the late Victoria and Francisco Pacheco of Pawtucket, RI, and brother of the late Richard Pacheco of Attleboro, MA.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elaine (Doherty) Pacheco of Woonsocket, RI and their daughter Michelle (Pacheco) Fregeau, her husband Nicholas and their son Logan, of South Berwick, ME.

Ronald grew up in Pawtucket and Central Falls, RI. He attended Central Falls High School and joined the Army Reserves at the age of 18. He worked at various places as an experienced printer throughout his life.

He enjoyed fishing, going to Foxwoods, and watching the horse races. He also took pleasure spending many summers vacationing in Ogunquit, Maine with his family.

Calling hours will be held at Charles F. Oteri and Son Funeral Home, 33 Cottage St. Franklin, MA on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 4-6 pm.

Funeral mass to be held at St. Mary's Church, Franklin, MA on February 19, 2026 at 10:00 am, to view the Mass stmarysfranklin.org

Burial to follow at the parish cemetery.

Guestbook www.franklinfuneral.com

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