Richard A. Graziano

Richard Alexander (Dickie) Graziano, of Randolph, went home to be with his Savior on Jan. 12, 2015. He was the son of the late Augustino and Loretta Graziano. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Janice (Myers) Graziano, his children Richard Graziano and his wife Lorraine of Marshfield, James Graziano of Braintree, Jean (Graziano) Bishop and her husband Loren of Hingham, Marie (Graziano) Nighorn and her husband Matt of Randolph and Denise Graziano of Braintree. He was loving Papa to his grandchildren Richie, Kevin, Brian, Jesse, Matthew, Kaylie, Eric, Angela, Charlie, Molly, Luke, and Timmy. He is also survived by his siblings Marie MacKenzie and her husband Paul of Randolph, John Graziano and his wife Jean of Bridgewater, James Graziano and his wife Virginia of Holbrook and Dennis Graziano and his wife Mary of Randolph. He was a dear brother-in-law to Ron Myers and his wife MaryAnn of Braintree and Laurie Cavanaugh and her husband Russ of Myrtle Beach, S.C. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Richard met his wife while they were students at Randolph High School. He was an owner of A. Graziano Concrete in Braintree where he worked hard for many years. He loved flying in his small plane that he once owned with his father and brother, he loved to watch sports and yell at the Patriots and Red Sox, and when weather permitted, he was out on his Harley with his biker buddies (especially Ollie and Elden). He liked to golf, read, watch NASCAR, work on his motorcycle, travel and could often be found sitting on his porch enjoying the sunshine. He was sought out for his wisdom by friends and family and genuinely loved to help anyone who needed it. Above all else, he enjoyed spending time with his family. Reposed at the Cartwright Funeral Home, 419 No. Main Street, (Rte 28), Randolph. A funeral service held on Friday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m. in Grace Church, 101 Wales Avenue, Avon, MA. Visiting hours on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 3 | 8 p.m. Burial in Central Cemetery, Randolph. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dickie's name to Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America National Processing Center PO Box 1245 Albert Lea, MN 56007-9976. For additional information, directions or to leave a sympathy message for the family visit www.cartwrightfuneral.com.