Shrewsbury – Richard F. “Ritch” Puzo, 47, a lifelong Shrewsbury resident, passed away with family gathered at his side, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, joining in heaven his mother, Kathleen, who passed away Dec. 3, and his father, Richard Puzo, in 2014.
Richard is survived by his wife of 12 years, Carol A. (Carr) Puzo; a daughter, Mandy Mikalunas of Shrewsbury; three sons, George Hughes in Florida, Joshua Hughes of Auburn, and Jeremy Hughes of Worcester; four siblings, Wilfred Lamothe and his wife Cathy of Worcester, Beverly Battista and her husband Barry of Agawam, June Battista of Worcester, and Lori Zinkevich and her husband Mark of Cherry Valley; five grandchildren, Desiree, Aiden, Myah Nevaeh, Jaxtin, and Jayden; and nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family members.
He was born in Worcester and graduated from Shrewsbury High School. He was a member of St. Stephen’s Church.
Richard worked as a landscaper, and for his cousin at Spencer Painting. He also enjoyed working at the Spencer Fair Grounds for 11 years.
Richard was a gentle soul who loved his family along with music, as he was an expert drummer, and enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing, playing darts, the Red Sox and the Patriots. He will be remembered for his gentleness and his keen sense of humor. He always had a smile on his face and kind word for all.
His funeral Mass was celebrated Feb. 8 at St. Stephen’s Church of Worcester, with burial at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton.
Memorial remembrances in his name may be made to St. John’s Food Pantry, 44 Temple St., Worcester, MA 01604.
