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Dr. Richard S. Tacelli, O.D.
January 3, 1931 ~ August 23, 2014 (age 83) 83 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Anngray Anderson Doig
September 17, 2014 12:30 PM
Dear Martine & Family,
In deepest sympathy for the loss of your cherished Father, Husband and Friend. May you all find peace during this difficult time and your hearts heal with brighter days ahead.
Most Sincerely,
Annie Doig
In deepest sympathy for the loss of your cherished Father, Husband and Friend. May you all find peace during this difficult time and your hearts heal with brighter days ahead.
Most Sincerely,
Annie Doig
Message from Diane Doucette
September 2, 2014 3:17 PM
To the Tacelli Family – I was so sorry to hear about Doc’s passing. What a man. What a life he created. He and Patricia created a wonderful, welcoming, and loving family together. What a tribute. He was a rock of strength and support to his family and community. He had the love and affection of so many people. It’s rare for someone to have touched the lives of so many people in a community and to have helped so many - and to be friends with so many people. Doc was great to me and I will always remember all his help and all the fun. He was fun! He was a party just waiting to happen... I always picture him with a hearty laugh and a big smile on his face. That’s how I will remember him. Sending lots of love to the Tacelli family, Diane Doucette
Message from John & Betty Stevens Denton, Md.
August 30, 2014 12:00 AM
Doc has always been a true friend, We both had "FRED" build our fire place's in NH. We joined a health club together.Good workout, but always stopped on the way home for a snack. Betty and I will always remember our fishing trips on the big lake in NH, with Carl, Phil.
To Pat, and her family. We are so sorry for your lost.
To Pat, and her family. We are so sorry for your lost.
Message from Sonja Moskal
August 29, 2014 1:49 PM
Dear Richelle, Georgeane and Families,
In the words of Albert Einstein, "Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us. Our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life". He is alive in you two beautiful ladies.
My thoughts are with you during these difficult times of sorrow.
Sonja
In the words of Albert Einstein, "Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us. Our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life". He is alive in you two beautiful ladies.
My thoughts are with you during these difficult times of sorrow.
Sonja
Message from Kathy & Fred Cowlin from Canada
August 28, 2014 3:28 PM
Dear Patricia and family:
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Richard. He will be missed.
You folks were certainly a happy addition at Hampshire Gardens. Patricia, I always enjoyed our talks and hope to see you return someday during the winter season.
Sincerely,
Kathy and Fred.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Richard. He will be missed.
You folks were certainly a happy addition at Hampshire Gardens. Patricia, I always enjoyed our talks and hope to see you return someday during the winter season.
Sincerely,
Kathy and Fred.
Message from Dan & Stacia Ward
August 28, 2014 12:52 PM
Rick,
In reading and watching about your father's life, it is evident that you received a lot of your father's wonderful traits: good nature, energy and passion for life. Although I meet him briefly at our fraternity events, it was clear that he enjoyed life and enjoyed helping others. We are sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you. Memories and laughter help to keep the ones we love close to our hearts.
Best Wishes, Dan & Stacia
In reading and watching about your father's life, it is evident that you received a lot of your father's wonderful traits: good nature, energy and passion for life. Although I meet him briefly at our fraternity events, it was clear that he enjoyed life and enjoyed helping others. We are sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you. Memories and laughter help to keep the ones we love close to our hearts.
Best Wishes, Dan & Stacia
Message from Karen and Greg Strauss
August 27, 2014 8:15 PM
Rick and Kim: We were very sad to hear of the passing of Rick's father. You have our deepest sympathies. We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Love from: Karen, Greg, and family
Message from Mike Komarek
August 27, 2014 11:28 AM
Rick and family, please accept our condolences on the loss of your father. I remember his big and warm personality -- it was easy to see that he was a great dad.
Love,
Mike Komarek and family
Love,
Mike Komarek and family
Message from Yvette, Bruce and Celeste Bennett
August 26, 2014 6:03 PM
Our heartfelt condolences to all the family. "Doc" will forever be fondly thought of by us. Nice memories of seeing him at the lake...always friendly and a warm smile. He is in our thoughts and prayers
Message from Lauren (Larson) Diehl
August 26, 2014 5:52 PM
Dear Patrick and family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Lauren (Larson) Diehl and Family
My deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Lauren (Larson) Diehl and Family
Message from Kelly(Conway)Spain
August 26, 2014 12:19 PM
Miss Richelle and family...May all the good memories help comfort you during this difficult time. Doc was such an incredible man in so many ways. Such a kind-hearted and amazing friend to my dad. Some of the funniest stories he told were about times he spent with Doc. I'm so grateful for the love and friendship they shared! I know they will enjoy their liver and onions up at Duke's Diner! Doc will forever hold a special place in my heart. Love you, Doc! God Bless You.
Message from Grace Curran Maiolino
August 25, 2014 10:57 PM
One of the best teachers I ever had in Winthrop High School. You were the best Doc!!! I will never forget you!
Message from Matthew J. Kaim, O.D.
August 25, 2014 5:30 PM
Dr. Tacelli was a great man with many talents. He had a diverse and envious career history and was an excellent businessman. Always friendly and kind he was greatly admired. I learned much from him. He will be missed. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Message from Erin Conway
August 25, 2014 2:59 PM
Doc Tacelli was a great friend to my Dad. I remember just days before my father passed away a few years ago, My Dad got a phone call from Doc. He lit up when he heard who was calling. I heard him say to Doc I will meet you on the other side at Duke's Diner for liver and onions. I will never forget that day cause it was the last day I saw him smile. Thanks for being his friend!
Message from Stephanie Luz Abrams
August 25, 2014 10:30 AM
Jim and I join with our and your extended families in prayer and loving sympathy at the passing of such a beloved and esteemed man! We had a chance to get to know Richard and Pat better in our adult years, especially during visits in Florida. He always had hugs at the ready with welcoming arms!
May the welcoming arms of our Lord wrap around him forever and console us all.
Much love,
Stephanie (Luz) and Jim Abrams
May the welcoming arms of our Lord wrap around him forever and console us all.
Much love,
Stephanie (Luz) and Jim Abrams
Message from Bill Lieberman
August 25, 2014 8:59 AM
I was a senior at WHS in 1962 when I had Doc as my biology teacher. He not only taught us but also inspired us. Doc once mentioned in class that technicians from the town's water department sometimes used divining rods to find buried pipes. I set out to disprove that these "unscientific" instruments could work by making myself a pair and testing them. They worked! That led to more research that year and a science fair project which got me to the regional science fair. I still have that old set of divining rods and always think of Doc when I come across them.
There was also an incident I remember fondly that same year in which a friend and I arrived at a championship basketball game in the high school gym. The room was packed, and no tickets were available. Doc was manning one of the doors to the gym. When he saw how disappointed we were in not being able to attend, he gave me a conciliatory handshake. I felt him press some paper into my palm. It was two tickets to the game. He told us to use the opposite entrance and find a space to sit on the floor, which we did. I never forgot that small act of kindness.
There was also an incident I remember fondly that same year in which a friend and I arrived at a championship basketball game in the high school gym. The room was packed, and no tickets were available. Doc was manning one of the doors to the gym. When he saw how disappointed we were in not being able to attend, he gave me a conciliatory handshake. I felt him press some paper into my palm. It was two tickets to the game. He told us to use the opposite entrance and find a space to sit on the floor, which we did. I never forgot that small act of kindness.
Message from Suzanne Smith
August 25, 2014 8:05 AM
Dear Georgeane and family,
Thinking of you at this sad time with much love and sympathy.
Love, Suzanne Smith
Thinking of you at this sad time with much love and sympathy.
Love, Suzanne Smith
Message from David Kruh and Mauzy Stafford
August 25, 2014 7:43 AM
He must have been a wonderful man, raising as he did such wonderful children.
Message from Sandra Austin Tacelli
August 24, 2014 6:08 PM
Doc Tacelli - Hit a home run on every level of his life!!
A man with a huge heart, great wisdom and a laugh that filled your soul with joy. A man that is loved by everyone that come in contact with him. He taught me great life lessons without saying a word. Because of this man, my life has been blessed more than I can express. Doc I love you and thank you for giving so freely of yourself and for teaching me how to enjoy life on all levels. Forever in my heart, rest in peace.
A man with a huge heart, great wisdom and a laugh that filled your soul with joy. A man that is loved by everyone that come in contact with him. He taught me great life lessons without saying a word. Because of this man, my life has been blessed more than I can express. Doc I love you and thank you for giving so freely of yourself and for teaching me how to enjoy life on all levels. Forever in my heart, rest in peace.
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