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Richard J. Citino

Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, February 8th from 3 to 7 p.m., in the Vertuccio and Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere for Richard J. Citino, who died unexpectedly at his Point of Pines residence in Revere on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3rd, he was 62 years old. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday, February 9th at 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral mass at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) in the Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.) Revere. Interment will be Private.

Richard was born & raised in Revere. He attended both Immaculate Conception Grammar School & Immaculate Conception High School until he was a “junior” when they closed. He was an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1974. Richard was very focused on his education, he attended Roger Williams College in Rhode Island and earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering. After graduating, he went to work for Sylvania, later becoming Philips Lighting. Richard and another colleague held a patent in for the low wattage energy efficient light bulbs. He later ventured out and opened his own consulting company for several years. He later took a position with the M.W.R.A. as a Project Manager for over 10 years, until his early passing. Richard was known to be a very quiet and humble man, but had many friends in many different circles. He was an avid Boston Sports fan but intently a New England Patriots Fan.

He is the devoted son of the late Vito Citino, Jr. & Doris A. (Wilson) Citino. Cherished brother of Dolores A. Walsh & husband Charles, Laurel F. Costello & husband Robert “Bob” C. & Kevin J. Citino, all of Revere. Loving companion of Joellen Jordan & her daughter Bianca Villaci, both of Revere. Beloved uncle of Robert A. Boyle & wife Patricia, Kristen M. Belcastro & her husband Joseph, Brenda R. Citino, Anthony R. Citino, all of Revere & Nicole F. Citino of Everett. He is also lovingly survived by several grandnieces & grandnephews and his canine companion “Lexi”. He was a past member of the Knights of Columbus Revere Council #179.

Services

Visiting Hours

Friday, February 8th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Saturday, February 9th at 12:00 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere

Interment

Will be Private

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

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2 Messages Send your condolences
  1. Jeff Laird
    Feb 5 2019

    I knew Rich for over 20 years, as my ABB co-worker and then my customer at MWRA. I was very sad to hear of his passing, my condolences to his family and friends.

  2. Susan
    Feb 5 2019

    To Joellen, Bianca and the Citino Family;

    I was shocked when I received the news on Monday, regarding Rich. I am so sorry for your loss, my sympathies goes out to all. I work in the same department with Richard – very nice individual. Remember he is still with us in our hearts and memory. God Bless

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.