Richard Alfred Paganetti

ROYALSTON - Richard Alfred Paganetti, 68, of 4 Belnel Road, South Royalston, peacefully passed away at home on May 18, 2013.

Richard, “Dickie” to most, was a 1962 graduate of Athol High School. Following graduation he was employed as a carpenter, working on the Northfield Mountain hydroelectric plant. He was an avid skier throughout the New England area and also worked on the ski patrol at Stratton Mountain Ski Area in Stratton, Vermont. In 1973 he was involved in an automobile accident that left him disabled.

Richard was preceded in death by his father and mother, Alfred and Karrine (Koski) Paganetti of South Royalston. He is survived by his twin sister Roberta Erickson of Athol and younger sister Karrine Hoover of Prescott, Arizona as well as a nephew and several nieces.

Per Richard's request, there will not be a memorial service. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Franklin County Home Care Corporation at 330 Montague City Rd., Turners Falls, MA 01376-2530 or the New England Handicapped Sports Association at PO Box 2135, Newbury, NH 03255-2135.

Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.

www.stone-ladeau.com

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