Fred R. Richards, Sr.

Fred R. Richards, Sr., of Melrose, Aug. 24, 2025, at age 86. Beloved husband of Carol A. (Diodati) Richards with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Devoted father of Fred R. Richards, Jr., and his wife Christine of Melrose and Derek J. Richards and his wife Joy of Georgetown. Dear brother of the late Leonard Richards and his late wife Marina, and the late Marilyn Richards. Cherished grandfather of Morgan, Alexander, Nicholas, and Michael Richards. Loving uncle of the late Robin Richards Imperato. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to gather in honor of Fred during Visiting Hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose, on Thursday, August 28 from 4-7 p.m., and again on Friday, August 29 at 8:45 a.m. before leaving in procession to Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1055 Main St., Wakefield for his Funeral Mass celebrated at 10:00am. Interment at Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Carol A. Richards name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 320 Nevada St., #201, Newton, MA. 02460.