Richard Serino

Richard Thomas Serino, Sr. affectionately known as Richie and a lifelong resident of Revere, passed away tragically in his beloved Washington Avenue home on June 17, 2025 at the age of 77. Richie was a humble family man – a proud husband, father and grandfather – and was an equally proud veteran of the US Marine Corps.

Born and raised in his beloved community, Richie proudly served his country as a United States Marine before dedicating 34 years to the Revere Police Department, where he served with pride and distinction from 1979 until his retirement in 2013. Known for his quick wit, generous heart, and iconic presence as a motorcycle officer in the Department’s traffic division, Richie left a lasting impression on all who had the honor of knowing him.

Richie’s dedication to public service was only matched by his love for his family. He shared a loving marriage with his wife of nearly 55 years, Jean “Trudy” Serino, who survives him. He was the proud father of four children: Richard Serino, Jr. and his wife Gina, John Serino and his wife Andrea, Anthony Serino, and Katie Serino and her former husband Paul Paradis. He was also the doting grandfather of seven grandchildren: Richard J. Serino, Desiree and Brianna Paradis, John and Nick Serino, and Lily and AJ Serino, who brought him endless joy and pride.

Richie was preceded in death by his parents, John and Louise Serino, as well as his siblings Concetta Budetti, Rachel Gates, Ralph Serino and John Serino, and leaves behind a wide circle of friends, former colleagues, neighbors, and extended family.

As the saying goes, “Once a Marine, always a Marine,” Richie took to heart his values, love for his country, good character, and the camaraderie of the Marines Corps. that were instilled in him during his service. Richie enlisted in the Marines in the Spring of 1967 and served for three years during the Vietnam era, being honorably discharged as a Sgt. E-5 in 1970. He left for training at Parris Island on the eve of his 19th birthday on April 4, 1967, and from March, 1968 to April, 1969 was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. There, he was in the 3rd Force Service Regiment Camp at Camp Courtney, and part of his responsibilities included processing the belongings of the fallen Marines of Vietnam to be sent back to their families in the United States.

Upon completion of his military service, Richie returned to Revere, where he continued the path of public service. For over 30 years, he was a patrolman on the Revere Police Department, known around the city as being the motorcycle traffic officer. During his tenure as a police officer, he dedicated himself to protecting and serving the community he has called home for his entire life.

Richie was a patriotic American, and was known around the city and area for making people smile with festive seasonal lawn displays on his recognizable home. Whether it was decorating his home for every holiday—complete with giant turkeys, Easter bunnies, and Santas—or sharing stories with neighbors on Washington Avenue, Richie’s presence lit up the block and brightened the lives of many. He was a man of tradition, loyalty, and heart—a true embodiment of what it means to serve and to love.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere Street, Revere. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, 670 Washington Avenue, Revere. Please meet directly at the church. Interment will be private.

We invite family, friends, and members of the community to share photos and stories on Richie’s memorial page. Your memories will help celebrate his remarkable life and the impact he made on everyone around him.

Richie’s legacy of service, kindness, and devotion will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.