Richard “Richie” DeCoste, of Bedford, formerly of Weymouth, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. He was 73.

Richie was born in Quincy on September 15, 1953, and was the son of the late Gerald and Sandra J. (Sullivan) DeCoste. He was raised in Weymouth and attended local schools. After high school Richie enlisted in the United States Navy on March 25, 1971. He honorably served our country during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged on June 19, 1974.

Richie was the beloved brother of Helen DeCoste of Plymouth, Gerald DeCoste of Iowa, Dean DeCoste of Quincy, John DeCoste and his wife Maureen of Pembroke, and the late Francis DeCoste. Beloved cousin of Paula, Helen, and Michael Mecagni. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 4-7 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home NORTH WEYMOUTH at 40 Sea Street (off Route 3A - Bicknell Square).

A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:30 AM on Thursday, October 22, 2026, prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Jerome Church, Weymouth at 10:30 AM.

Services will conclude with interment and Navy military honors in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, at 12:45 PM.

DUE TO CEMETERY FLORAL RESTRICTIONS: In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Richie's name to the charitable organization of one's choice.