Richard C. Bertoncini

Richard Charles Bertoncini 82, passed away on October 30,2020. He was the loving husband of Lynda (Zubiaga) Bertoncini for 48 years. Born in Pawtucket, Richard was the son of the late Ettore and Phyllis (Mather) Bertoncini. He was the brother of Gayle (Bertoncini) Harrison of Lincoln, and the late Philip Bertoncini, and Leslie Bertoncini. Besides his wife, Richard is survived by two sons, Richard C. Bertoncini, Jr. of Providence, and Todd M. Bertoncini and wife Cherylann of Barrington, and two loving stepsons, Mark G. Quillen and wife Dawn of Cranston, and Glenn J. Skalubinski and wife Amy of North Smithfield and eight grandchildren. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. Richard was a Marine Corps veteran who proudly served his country from 1954-1958. He worked for the USPS for 34 years before retiring in 2000. Richard enjoyed his retirement years and divided his time between Royal Palm Beach, Florida and Rhode Island. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing golf with friends, family, and his wife Lynda. He was a member of the Triggs Men's Inner Club. Richard also enjoyed boating, fishing and watching sports. In his early years, he played in several RI ice hockey and softball leagues. Richard was a man of humor and honor. Richard was best known for trying to make others laugh. He had an endless collection of jokes (some funny, some not-so-funny) that he proudly told up until the last two weeks of his life. His children and grandchildren grew up listening to his infamous jokes. Richard's sense of humor will live on in the hearts of everyone he made laugh.