Obituary of Richard L Orsini

Richard L (Dick) Orsini, age 83, of Dudley died Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Harrington Memorial Hospital with his loving family at his side. Richard was born December 1, 1941 in Southbridge. He is the son of the late Antonio and the late Mary(Martino) Orsini. He was predeceased by his brother A. Robert Orsini. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Barbara (Dellomo) Orsini two sons: Richard L. Orsini Jr. (Charlene) of Flower Mound, TX and David Orsini of Dudley and his brother Leonard Orsini (Eloise) of Burlington, MA Beloved Grandfather to Jillian M. Conant (Joshua), Matthew D. Orsini (Kathryn) Rebecca Baldyga (Brandon) and Devon Orsini. Great Grandfather to David, Travis, Arianna, Colton, Finnegan, Myles, Graham, Ruth and Lucy. He was employed by American Optical as Plant Engineer for many years, also worked at Genpak Corporation, Cranston Print, Spirol International, Triangle PWC, Al's Antique Auto Restoration, and Sturbridge Auto Body. He owned and operated Dick's Guns & Ammo and Dick's Consignment Shop. Member of Knights of Columbus Council 228 where he served as Financial Secretary and Grand Knight, and of John Cardinal Wright Assembly where he served as Worthy Navigator. He was also a State District Deputy. Former Captain of the Dudley Police Auxiliary and Special Police Officer. Dick was very proud of his family and loved hosting family gatherings. He was an avid ballroom dancer, competitive target pistol shooter, loved long motorcycle rides with Barbara, restoring antique autos and attending car shows. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 9 at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 24 Dudley Hill Rd., Dudley. Burial will follow in Corbin Cemetery Calling hours will be Wednesday, July 9 from 9:30-10:30 at Bartel Funeral Home, 33 Schofield Avenue, Dudley, MA. www.bartelfuneralhome.com .