Joseph Rich, Jr.

Joseph F. Rich, Jr., 61 of Wakefield formerly of No. Andover and Danvers, died Wednesday, January 15 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Lynn of August 2, 1953 he was the son of Joseph F. and Ruth L (LaCombe) Rich of Danvers.

Mr. Rich was raised in Danvers and was a graduate of Danvers High School, Class of 1971. Following high school he attended Wentworth College. When he was younger, he was an avid hockey player and enjoyed playing for both the Stoneham and Danvers teams. He had a love for music, especially his guitar, which was his favorite hobby. Mr. Rich was the owner of Rich Roofing of Wakefield.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Rich is survived by his beloved wife Debbie L. (Einsidler) Rich, his loving children: Katharine Pimentel and her husband Michael of Dracut, Jessica Rich of Newton, and Joseph F. Rich, III of Wakefield; his brothers Thomas Rich and his wife Lisa of Beverly, Timothy Rich and his wife Susan of Danvers and Phillip Rich and his wife Margie of Reading. He is also survived by his three grandchildren: Olivia, Mae, and Benjamin; nephews, Jason Rich of Danvers and Alex Rich of Reading, nieces Krissy Rich of Danvers and Ana Rich of Reading, as well as many other nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Tuesday at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, 173 Albion St., Wakefield at 10am. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday from 4 to 8pm. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Danvers.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to MSPCA- Angell, Attn: Donations, 350 So. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.

January 19, 2015
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550

January 20, 2015
10:00 AM

St. Joseph Church
173 Albion St.
Wakefield, MA 01880