Richard Alan Jolitz Obituary in Peabody at Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home

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Richard Alan Jolitz

December 26, 1965 - September 26, 2022

Obituary For Richard Alan Jolitz

Richard A. Jolitz, 56, of Beverly, MA died on Monday, September 26, 2022, at the Lahey Medical Center in Burlington after a brief illness. He was born in Beech Grove, Indiana, the son of the late Paul Jolitz and Carolyn Sue (Kriech) (Jolitz) Gayhart. He was raised in Washington, IN until he moved to Florida, and then to Massachusetts where he made his home for 26 years ago.

Richard attending Washington High School in Washington, IN and received his Associates degree from North Shore Community College in Massachusetts. Richard had worked in the Health Care industry with several companies. His last job was working for GMR Company of Middleboro where he worked as a dispatcher, and coordinator. Richard also taught classes in CPR. Richard enjoyed working on his computer and was a fan of the Star Trek and the Star Wars Series. He loved going to the movies with his nephew, Bobby Smith. Richard was a member of the Golden Rule Lodge AF & AM in Wakefield.

Richard was engaged to Lori Phinney and they had made plans to be married this year to start a new chapter of their lives together.

He is survived by his two sisters, Kay Smith of Salem, MA and Gail Rozkydol of Indianapolis, Indiana: a nephew, Bobby Smith of Salem and his fiancé, Lori Phinney of Alberta, Canada, and many friends.

A Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral home, 82 Lynn ST, Peabody facility from 11:45 until 1:00 PM followed by Services there at 1:00 PM. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Salem, MA. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451 in his memory. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.ccbfuneral.com

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October 01, 2022

Pete

Richard and I met in Spring of 1986 at a Star Trek fan club meeting and have been close friends, and in some ways closer than I am to my flesh and blood brothers, ever since. Rest in Peace my Friend. Pete
September 30, 2022

Laverne and Larry Phinney

Words, no matter how kind, cannot take away our heartache at the loss of Richard. However, those who care will bring us comfort and peace of mind. Richard quickly became a beloved member of our family and he will be greatly missed.
September 30, 2022

Trish Shergold

We are all heartbroken. Richard will be greatly missed and will always be remembered in our hearts as an honourable and loving man. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Lori Phinney and all of Richard's family and friends. Love always and forever, Trish & Doug Shergold, Nick & Kayla Shergold, John, Kira & Emmett Shergold.
September 29, 2022

Matthew Gray

I had worked with Rich for many years. Only heard the voice. Never met the man in person. He had dispatched me to many a call. Always professional. Had a sense of humor over the radio. Always keeping it professional. I'm sadden to hear that he has passed. He is now with his creator. May the Lord keep him in his loving arms. May the Lord comfort all that have been in his life. Especially his family. Gone but not forgotten. May he live in all of your hearts forever. God bless the family. May you all find comfort. Rich is probably dispatching Angels as we speak.
September 28, 2022

tara

Kay, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts to you and your family. Tara
September 28, 2022

Todd Bigelow

Rest in peace Brother SMIB
September 28, 2022

William Harvey

Rich was a great friend and an excellent dispatcher. Rich dispatched at AMR for several years and I was fortunate enough to be not only his supervisor, but his peer. He will be sorely missed. Fair winds and following seas my friend.
September 28, 2022

Liz Maisonet

Rich you will be missed. We always agreed to disagree and because of that we became friends. You will be missed Richie Rich.
September 28, 2022

Mostafa Salama

I am so sorry for your loss, Kay! Mostafa

Tributes

Heartfelt Memories was sent for Richard Alan Jolitz - October 01, 2022
Joyful Memory was sent for Richard Alan Jolitz - September 30, 2022
Heartfelt Memories was sent for Richard Alan Jolitz - September 29, 2022
Nicholas R Little sent America the Beautiful for Richard Alan Jolitz - September 29, 2022

We are honored to have known and work with you Rich. You will be sorely missed, but not forgotten. May you rest in piece brother. -Your GMR MIH Family
Cuthbert Luraine sent Beautiful Dreams for Richard Alan Jolitz - September 29, 2022

My Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. Luraine Cuthbert
Beautiful Dreams was sent for Richard Alan Jolitz - September 29, 2022
Joey J. Like planted 5 trees in memory of Richard Alan Jolitz . - September 28, 2022