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Richard owned and operated Down to Earth Landscaping. He had previously worked for Bethlehem Steel and American Steel in Pennsylvania and was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was also a football and baseball fan and loved to spend time with his family. He was a loving husband and a devoted father.
Besides his wife he leaves a son, Richard A. Dutko, Jr.; three brothers, Charles, Ronnie and Stephen Dutko; and his faithful companion, Scooter. He was the brother of the late George Dutko.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Thomas Church, Fruit Hill Ave., Providence. Burial with Military Honors will follow in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours respectfully omitted. Arrangements by MACERONI Funeral Home. www.maceroni.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Dutko
Karina Postigo
August 17, 2007
Dear Jane
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm very sorry for your lost.
John, Sandra & Victoria LoBello
August 16, 2007
Dear Mrs. Dutko & Richard,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your Friends,
Colson Family
August 15, 2007
Dear Jane, Richard, Scooter,
Our prayers and thoughts our with you all. We were sadened by the news. We will all miss Richard.
nancy millard
August 15, 2007
Dear Jane, I just talked to my mom, and she let me know of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Nancy S. Millard
Barbara Giovannone
August 15, 2007
Dear Jane,
I have not words to tell you how sad I'm for your lost.
I'm thinking of you and your family.
barbara
Janet Provost
August 15, 2007
Dear Jane and Richard,
With heartfelt sympathy and prayers. Please call me if I can help in any way.
Sincerely,
Janet
Sharon Hansen
August 15, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Chris and Karen (Dutko) Velas
August 14, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please except our deepest sympathies. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Benjamin and Crackers Crudele
August 14, 2007
Dear Scooter,
We are thinking of you.
Love,
Benjamin and Crackers
kimberlee darling
August 14, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Marinela Botelho
August 14, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Valerie Bennett-Stephens
August 14, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
lillian rosales
August 14, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Josephine Actis
August 14, 2007
Dear Richard & Mom,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's death. Please know that I am praying for you & Mom & all your family. Turn to God for comfort & strength. Believe with all of your heart that God & your Dad together will always be watching over you.
Love,
Kathy Crudele
August 14, 2007
Dear Jane and Richard,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love
Kathy
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