Richard D. Smith, 69 of Revere, passed away on Monday, October 21st.  at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.  Richard lived courageously battling G.I.S.T. for the past year. Born and raised in Chelsea, Richard was one of 4 children of the late Joseph B. Sr., and Teresa E. (Francis) Smith.  A resident of Revere, Richard was a longtime former resident of Chelsea where he attended local schools.  He worked for the City of Chelsea beginning in 1974 as a Fire Alarm Operator, he was promoted to Chief Fire Alarm Operator in 1985 and was appointed as the Chelsea 911 Director in 1995, He served the remainder of his career as Senior Lead Dispatcher from 2003 until his retirement in 2019.  After retiring he continued in a part-time capacity culminating 50 years of dedicated service to the City of Chelsea. He also worked for a period at Encore Casino in Everett. In his lifetime Richie enjoyed playing Ice Hockey and was an avid sports fan.  He also enjoyed classic rock & roll music, collecting Chelsea Clocks, and excursions to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun.  Richie is lovingly survived by his beloved life partner of over 30 years, Toni Tatarouns.  He was the devoted father of Noelle Spagnuolo and her husband Danny of Revere.  Dear brother of Patricia Aniello and her husband Joseph of Atkinson, NH and the late Joseph B. Smith, Jr., and Barbara Crowell and her late husband Gordon.  Cherished uncle of Julie DiLeo of Medford, Joseph, and Mark Aniello of NH and adoring great uncle to Stephen DiLeo of Medford. He is also survived by his canine companion "Chelsea" along with many extended family members and friends.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours at the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA, MA, on Monday, October 28th from 9:30 to 11:15 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 12:00 P.M. Services will conclude at the Church.

DONATIONS:  In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's name may be made the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284

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