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On the morning of July 21, 2022, Richard Everest Boccelli passed away peacefully at Chester County Hospital, West Chester, PA, after a very long battle of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) at the age of 72. Born on Tuesday, July 26, 1949, he was the eldest son of the late Phillip J. Boccelli and the late Kathryn A. Boccelli, of West Chester, PA. 

Growing up in Springfield, PA, Rick attended Springfield High School. He then went on to Cheyney University, graduating with a degree in Education. This led to Rick becoming an English high school teacher. After some time, Rick returned to school to pursue a degree in Restaurant and Hospitality services. From there, he began a 35-year career managing numerous stores for the Wawa Corporation. After Wawa, he worked at AIG Insurance until he retired. 

Rick loved history and enjoyed reading history books and watching the History channel. He also enjoyed cooking (usually his mom’s recipes) and enjoyed watching cooking shows. He also immensely enjoyed music and was both a singer and guitarist in a band at one time. Another passion was watching old TV shows, especially Gun Smoke! We all know his greatest viewing pleasure came from watching the game show, Jeopardy! Rick was a dedicated fan, and his TV was faithfully tuned in at 7:00 p.m. For those of us who were there at 7:00 pm, we knew to never call him or touch his remote during that time. His skill for knowing all the answers to the questions was astonishing. His mind was a wealth of knowledge!

Rick is survived by his loving children who he adored so much: Michelle Colburn, Christopher Izzo, Shannon Boccelli, Kathryn Boccelli and son in Law Marco Peticca. He is also survived by his brother John Boccelli (Michelle), his sisters Lynne Sarvis, Debbie Frederick (John), Kathy Baldwin (Chuck), and Jayne Scotti (Peter), and his Goddaughter, Kimberly Ergle. He adored his 8 grandchildren: Anthony, Nathan, Antonio, Kenzie, Alex, Joshua, Isabella and Matty. He also had 1 great granddaughter Anaisa. Rick was also preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Kathryn Boccelli, who he loved as a sister.

One of his favorite past times was babysitting his grandchildren and reading them stories. He thoroughly enjoyed being the uncle to many nieces and nephews. His dog, Princess, had a special place in his heart and surely has met her over the Rainbow Bridge. 

He was an amazing man with a wonderful sense of humor, even until the very end. He always looked at the bright side of life with a contagious smile, something we all should take with us. He always cared and thought of others first with no hesitation or judgement. No matter what, his family always came first. 

Now, he can finally enjoy a game of Jeopardy with no distractions. He will be deeply missed by all who crossed his path. We love you so much and will miss your ability to see the goodness in each person you came in contact with. 

Ricky, whenever we would leave and tell you we would be back, you would always say “I’ll leave the light on.” We know you will continue to do that for us.  

Donations: If you would like to send a donation on Rick’s behalf, please send to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation (helpfightra.org).

Services: Service is on Saturday, August 13, at 11:00 am at Thorndale United Methodist Church, 3503 E. Lincoln Hwy., Thorndale, PA 19372 (610-384-2433).

Fertig Funeral Home


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Jayne Scotti
August 7, 2022
August 7, 2022
Change in location of service. The new location is below at the same time, 11:00 am.

Hibernia United Methodist Church
220 Hibernia Road
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 384-3553
Kate Peticca
August 6, 2022
August 6, 2022
I remember when I was little laying on the sofa to fall asleep watching the hockey game with you and to help me fall asleep you would run your fingers thru my hair! You never missed a softball game and bragged to everyone when I made a triple play!! No matter what I did you always stuck by me and I'm so lost without you Daddy!! Your my super hero! Keep watching over us!! Love always your Baby Girl XoXo
Christopher Izzo
July 31, 2022
July 31, 2022
Dad played the bass and he'd rather you listen to 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago while reading this and remembering him. Trust me on this, we've discussed it on numerous occasions.

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Jayne Scotti
August 7, 2022
August 7, 2022
Change in location of service. The new location is below at the same time, 11:00 am.

Hibernia United Methodist Church
220 Hibernia Road
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 384-3553
Kate Peticca
August 6, 2022
August 6, 2022
I remember when I was little laying on the sofa to fall asleep watching the hockey game with you and to help me fall asleep you would run your fingers thru my hair! You never missed a softball game and bragged to everyone when I made a triple play!! No matter what I did you always stuck by me and I'm so lost without you Daddy!! Your my super hero! Keep watching over us!! Love always your Baby Girl XoXo
Christopher Izzo
July 31, 2022
July 31, 2022
Dad played the bass and he'd rather you listen to 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago while reading this and remembering him. Trust me on this, we've discussed it on numerous occasions.
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August 10, 2022
by Ruth Boccelli
Rick we had a good 20 years of marriage our paths just went Separate Ways but I will always love you and I already miss you

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