He was the beloved husband of Paula M. (Recine) Vieira. Born in Baton Rouge, LA, he was a son of Richard Vieira Sr. and the late Ruth V. (Suter) Vieira. Richard was the loving father of Richard Vieira III, Derek Vieira, Brandon Vieira and Jared Vieira; cherished grandfather of Brionna, Nicholas, Victoria, Ava, Jared and Autumn Rose Vieira; brother of Roy Vieira, Keith Vieira and Linda Vieira.
Richard served in the U.S. Army both active and reserves for over 30 years before retiring as a Sergeant First Class. His greatest love was to take care of his family and his animals.
Visitation and funeral will be held Tuesday, 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Edward Church, 997 Branch Avenue, Providence. Burial with military honors will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate