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1948
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2015
Richard Tessier Obituary
Richard L. Tessier, 67, died on Saturday, May 30 in Chapala, Mexico. He was born in LaCrosse Wisconsin spending the majority of his life in the Worcester area. He leaves his wife Ingrid (Strzelecki) and daughter Stacey. He is survived by sisters Mary Tardy, Jane Tessier, and Barbara Laramie; brothers Michael, Thomas, Daniel, David, Mark and Joseph. He also leaves many nieces, nephews and friends. He worked primarily in the plumbing and heating industry as a sales representative, retiring from the AKR associates of CT. Respecting his wishes there will be no service. Keep Richard in your hearts, thoughts and prayers.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Tessier
Michael Mikelonis
May 30, 2023
Rich And I go way back. I first met Rich when he owned Zachary's night club. I'm in the plumbing and heating industry and crossed pathes with Rich numerous times. he was a great guy and friend and is truly missed
June 30, 2015
To the Tessier family,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Rich's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him years ago at Urell Inc and just adored him.
May the love he had for you surround you and comfort you always in the days ahead.
Rest easy Richard...
Claudia
June 20, 2015
Goodbye my love.
I want to thank all who phoned and expressed such kind words here and on Stacey's face book page.Ingrid
June 14, 2015
Dear Ingrid and Stacey
So sorry to hearabout Richie.He was such a great help to me in my business and a great friend.
Charlie Collins
christina tessier
June 11, 2015
a candle for a beautiful angel
Liz Couture
June 10, 2015
Ingrid & Stacy ,
There are no words for your loss . My thoughts are with you.
Liz
June 9, 2015
Ingrid and Stacey, We are so sorry to hear of Rich's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Pelletier's
Leah Williams
June 9, 2015
Stacey and Ingrid,
I'm very sorry to hear this news, Richie was a wonderful man. You are all in my thoughts.
With love and fond memories,
David Marcotte
June 8, 2015
Ingrid, So sorry for your loss, I was lucky to work with Rich for a few years and we hit it off right away,(he joked about it because we both were French) after that we kept in touch because we worked in the same industry for years until he retired, he was a great guy and very knowledgable. He will be missed,May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Paul Conti
June 8, 2015
To: Ingrid and the Tessier Family,
So very sorry to hear about Richard's passing. He was a good friend and I always enjoyed talking with him. He really loved to play Bocce with all the guys at my father's house and was a pretty good player. We're all going to miss him a lot.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sandy David
June 8, 2015
Ingrid and Stacey, i am so sorry to hear about Rich. I think of you often and how you were so good to Christine and I when we needed help after Jeff passed. I will never forget your kindness and I wish I could do the same for you. Our sympathies to you and your family.
Richard King
June 8, 2015
To the Tessier family
We met Rich at Atlas Golf Club last summer and enjoyed our times playing and chatting after golf. We had just come back for this summer and had played a number of games with Rich during May. Although we had only met Rich for such a short span in our lives it was if we had known him forever. We enjoyed his company. Rest in peace Rich.
Sincerely
Richard King & Linda Bedry
Brad Sjosten
June 8, 2015
Ingrid, It is difficult to add much with so many wonderful entries for such a kind, thoughtful, caring and often funny guy. Rich, was the kind of friend you could never forget. I am deeply saddened to hear the news of his passing. My thoughts are with you and your family, my prayers for his kind soul.
Ann Larson
June 7, 2015
To Jane and family. So sorry for your loss. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of Zachary's....
Carl & Ann Larson
Paul Muise
June 6, 2015
I've known Richie since the late 70's and he was a "bright star" among us in the heating trades who shared his knowledge and expertise freely. I will forever be grateful to have known him and proud to say he was my friend. God Speed Paul Muise
Teddy & Maryellen Siegmund
June 5, 2015
Ingrid & family,
So sorry and sad , Rich was as nice of a guy as we have ever known. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Ted & Maryellen Siegmund
June 5, 2015
Ingrid and family , so very sorry , Rich was such a nice person . We will all miss him so much. Please take care . Thoughts and prayers for you all.
June 4, 2015
my sincere sympathy to Ingrid, Stacey, and all of Rich's family--I's so glad that we got to know Rich and have many good times and laughs with him-- Jane Woodcock
Chis Sullivan and Brian Fitzsimmons
June 4, 2015
Our heartfelt sympathy to Ingrid,Stacey,Dave and the rest of the family. He was a loyal friend and mentor in the industry. He will be greatly missed. RIP Rich
Dawn & Dan Battista
June 4, 2015
Ingrid and family,
So sorry to hear of Rich's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Although it has been many years since we've seen each other, I have nothing but fond memories of the times we shared.
Tina Strzclecki
June 4, 2015
Ingrid,Stacey & family i am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you always. Richard was a good man and will be missed very much by all the people that had the pleasure to know him.
Sue Luchsinger
June 3, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Richard's passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Betty Hejwosz
June 3, 2015
Ingrid, Stacey and family.......we were very sorry to hear of Richie's passing. Such a great guy and way to young to leave this world. Our prayers and thoughts are with you...take care.....
John & Betty Hejwosz
Dudley, MA
Dave and Debbie Guskey
June 3, 2015
Ingrid, Stacey and family,
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Rich's passing. He was a gracious and generous man who touched so many lives. We will miss him dearly. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
June 3, 2015
A founding member of the Shrewsbury Street Merchants. Rest in peace my friend.
Michael Mikelonis
June 3, 2015
I've known Rich since the early 70's. Worked with him at a couple of different companies and he was always a gentleman, professional, and knowledgable person.
He will be greatly missed and may God bless family and friends for your loss.
June 3, 2015
Dear Ingrid and Family
Our deepest condolences, our prayers and memories of Rick in our Golf group in Ajijic Mexico. He will always be on our minds and Hearts .
Don and Carol Markowsky Ajijic Jalisco Mx
Angie Krukowski
June 3, 2015
Dan and Barb, Mark and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Steve Arel
June 3, 2015
Ingrid, Everyone at AKR is in shock. I was just talking to Rich's old customers yesterday about how much they miss him. He left a huge impression on everyone he called on and everybody loved his personality, his passion, and his over abundance of knowledge. There is no one else in our industry like Rich and he will be sorely missed. As for me, I was proud to call him my friend and a member of my team. He taught me a lot and I am thankful he came to work with us. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.
God bless you and the entire Tessier family.
Gerry Queen
June 3, 2015
Ingrid, my respect for Richard as a person began when we first met. I'm glad to have had the chance to know him and consider him a friend. he will be missed by so many people. you and Stacey have all the good things to remember about him.
Lisa Coughlin
June 3, 2015
Barbara,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. So sorry for your loss.
katie brownell
June 3, 2015
Barb and family thoughts and prayers go out to you during this sad time.
June 3, 2015
Ingrid and Stacey,
We are so sorry for your loss. Rich was a great guy and we will miss him. We will keep all of you in our thoughts.
Ray and Denise Woodcock
Rose Curry
June 3, 2015
Michael and family, So sorry for the loss of your brother Richie. He will be in my thoughts and prayers. Its never easy to lose a loved one. Again Im sorry.
James Toohil
June 3, 2015
Rich and I go back a long way. He help me with Questions on heating and was a great fried to all of us Service Men. My and my wife will miss Rich.Rest in peace friend.
Donna Hll
June 3, 2015
To the Tessier family. My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donna Paldino Hall
John and Mary Pichierri
June 3, 2015
We are so sad and sorry...John spoke to Rich a few weeks ago. Our deepest sympathy to Ingrid and Stacey.
June 3, 2015
So sorry to hear about your loss. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this sad time!
Cheryl & Jim Freeman
Mary Heckman
June 2, 2015
To the entire Tessier family my deepest condolences to you all. Ritchie was a wonderful man. Besides my Uncle Michael I got to know Ritchie thru my Dad and Chandler Plumbing. My Dad thought the world of Ritchie as did my whole family. Ingrid you and your daughter are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Mary Paldino Heckman.
Nancy Iaccarino
June 2, 2015
To the Tessier family. I am very sorry for the loss of your brother Richie. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lisa & Rich Thomas
June 2, 2015
Ingrid & family, we are so very saddened to hear the news of Rich's passing. He was a wonderful man and we considered ourselves fortunate to be able to call him our friend. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy.
June 2, 2015
So sorry a terrible loss...Rich was a great person... he knew so much and gladly shared his wealth of knowledge
June 2, 2015
Sending prayers and comforting hugs. We are so sorry for your loss
Hector, Carmen and family
Mary Moulton
June 2, 2015
Barb so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother - thinking of you and your entire family
Linwood Groves
June 2, 2015
Sorry for your Loss
Nancy Rybak
June 2, 2015
To the whole Tessier family, my deepest condolences. He was way too young & so very sad. RIP
Tim Tessier
June 2, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Paul Spaziante
June 2, 2015
So sorry for your loss! Prayers go out to the Tessier family.
Mary Tardy
June 2, 2015
In Memory with Love
Terry Laraia
June 2, 2015
Dear Mike and Family...i was so sorry to hear of Richie's (Tugio's) passing, may he rest in peace and my thoughts are with you and all the family...
June 2, 2015
had great times with you.sorry i did not have more time with you.you were a great friend and will be missed.
Donnie heckman and family heckman
June 2, 2015
So sorry we love you thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family's
June 2, 2015
Michael and Family......We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. May he RIP.
Chris and Karen Crawford
Kyle Tasse
June 2, 2015
Rich was a mentor to me for my whole life. He will be missed and our thoughts are with your family
Pamela Erisman
June 2, 2015
Dear Ingrid and family,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Rich. I worked with him at AKR and he was one in million (I am sure you already know that). His knowledge of the industry was amazing. I will miss his kindness, smiles, many jokes and the updates of your wonderful venture in Mexico. I pray that you and your family may find comfort knowing how much he will be missed.
Ron Randino
June 2, 2015
Dear Family So sorry to hear the news of Rich's passing May he rest in peace My prayers are with him and you
Paul Anderson
June 2, 2015
We are deeply saddened by the news of Rich Tessier passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Curry DiPilato
June 2, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joan Mathews
June 2, 2015
Ingrid so sorry to read about Richie. My sincere sympathy.
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