Rick's obituary
July 7, 1946 - August 17, 2021
Richard "Rick" Rostron , 75, of Largo , Florida , passed away on the 17th of August 2021. He was born to parents Richard Rostron and Agnes Ethel Garside, on July 7,1946 in New Bedford , Ma. He was a life long resident of New Bedford until moving to Largo, Florida after retirement.
Rick worked as a Commercial Scalloper & General Contractor for number of years.
His children and grandchildren meant everything to him! He seemed to know everyone and was always there to help a friend. Lover of motorcycles, family, friends
Served 4 years in the US Navy
Richard leaves behind his loving partner Susan Carey
And is survived by,
his sister Ethel Theresa Caron
His daughter Lee-Ann Miller and son Darryll de Sousa
5 grandsons: Joshua de Sousa,
Joshua Harrison, Brandon Lewis, Dylan de Sousa, Noel Larrivee
2 granddaughters Brittney Larrivee, Brittny de Sousa
8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephew
Due to his dual residency and amount of incredible friendships the family has decided to have 2 celebrations of life
On Saturday August 21st Florida local friends are invited to celebrate at Blvd Pub & Grub 9919 Seminole Blvd, Largo, FL from 3-5. Come join us for a light snack and raise a toast to Rick. Please bring your favorite photo if you have any!
For our Northern friends and family members please join us Sunday August 29th from 1-5 at Cento Luzo located at 34 Beetle st New Bedford, ma. We ask that you please bring a dish to share for a pot luck farewell to Rick. Bringing your favorite photos will brighten the day and give so many stories to share
Feel free to contact Rick's daughter Lee-Ann at 774-488-4403 for any questions or further information.
SERVICES BY
Abbey Affordable Cremation and Funeral Service
12541 Ulmerton Rd., Largo
EVENTS
AUG
21
Celebration of life
Saturday, 3:00 PM -5:00 PM
Blvd Pub and Grub
9919 Seminole Boulevard, Seminole, FL, USA
AUG
29
Celebration of life
Sunday, 1:00 PM -5:00 PM
Centro Luzo Club
34 Beetle Street, New Bedford, MA, USA
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I’m so very sorry for your loss, Lee Ann you and your family are in my thoughts, sending lots of love
I’m so very sorry for your loss, Lee Ann you and your family are in my thoughts, sending lots of lo…
I’m so very sorry for your loss, Lee Ann you and your family are…
Lee-Ann so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Lee-Ann so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Lee-Ann so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you…
Lee Ann- sending lots of love your way. We are always here for you and your family 💙💙💙
Lee Ann- sending lots of love your way. We are always here for you and your family 💙💙💙
Lee Ann- sending lots of love your way. We are always here for y…
All our love Lee-Ann. We are here for absolutely anything you may need. I know he is riding right now, tearing up th…
All our love Lee-Ann. We are here for absolutely anything you may need. I know he is riding righ…
All our love Lee-Ann. We are here for absolutely anything you …