Richard was born in Leominster, MA to Charles and Jenny De Carolis. After retiring from General Mills as a Sales Manager in Buffalo, NY, he and his wife Lori moved to Sun City West, AZ in 1985.
Richard was a Veteran.
Richard is survived by his beloved of 45 years, Lori; children, Michael Poretta, Donna De Carolis and her husband, Henrick Borgstom and Richard De Carolis and his wife, Bonnie and grandchildren, Natalie De Carolis and Angela De Carolis.
Arrangements under the direction of Sunland Memorial Park, Mortuary & Cremation Center, Sun City, AZ.