David L. Ristuccia

July 26, 1945 - February 17, 2024

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Obituary for David L. Ristuccia

David L. Ristuccia, of Rancho Mirage, CA, formerly of Boston and Milton, died February 17, 2024. He was 78 years old.

He is survived by his sister Roberta Ristuccia, a Sister of Saint Joseph, life partner of 44 years to the late Denis J. Craig, son of the late John A. and Clara (Pullo) Ristuccia, and brother of the late John A. Ristuccia and Claire R. Macdonald. David is survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, friends, and colleagues. David lived a life of service to education inspired by his schooling at St. Agatha School, St. Sebastian's School and the University of Notre Dame. He taught for 33 years in the Weymouth Public Schools, then retired to Palm Springs, where he substitute taught for 20 years at St. Theresa's School. David cherished friendship and lit up a room with his warm smile and bright blue eyes always on the lookout for making new friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Sunday, April 14 from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm, with a Memorial Service at 1:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s memory may be made to Sisters of Saint Joseph's Development Office, 637 Cambridge Street, Brighton, MA 02135.

Services

14 Apr

Visitation

11:00 AM - 01:30 PM

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14 Apr

Funeral Service

01:30 PM

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  • April 14, 2024

    James walsh

    Angela and I are so sorry to hear about this passing of David there is two things you could always count on form him the same sunny smile and the same cherry welcome

  • April 13, 2024

    Linda Breen

    My friendship with David spans more than 50 years. I met him when I was a first year teacher at Weymouth's Central Junior High School in 1973 and over the years we developed a friendship that endured even after his retiring and moving 3000 miles away. I visited him and Denis many, many times in both Alameda and Palm Springs and am so grateful for, and taking much comfort from, all my wonderful memories of delightful and dahling Dalaris!

  • April 12, 2024

    Nancy Davidson

    I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. We both taught math at East Junior High. He was a great teacher and a fun loving guy! We kept in touch by FB after he moved to California. He is one of those people I will always remember fondly!

  • April 11, 2024

    Pat Ford

    So saddened to hear of the passing of this "so alive" colleague. David was one of the "good ones". EVERYONE who was lucky to come into contact w/ David liked him - loved him if they were fortunate to develop a long-term friendship w/ him. He enriched all of our lives, & brought a chuckle w/ his personality to boot. The earth is a lesser place w/ him gone. Pat Ford, Weymouth colleague

  • April 11, 2024

    Marilyn Wilburn

    Such a kind and caring man and a wonderful teacher. Marilyn Wilburn, English teacher.

  • April 07, 2024

    Lynne Houlihan

    I had Mr. Ristuccia in junior high. He was such a nice teacher and I really enjoyed his class. He got me excited about learning French. Condolences to his family and friends. ~Lynne Houlihan

  • April 05, 2024

    David Fowler

    David was a classmate and special friend. I will always remember riding our bikes together all over Milton and Quincy growing up and sharing memories as adults. I will be forever grateful for all our shared times and life experiences. My deepest sympathies to David's family. Please rest in peace, good friend, David Fowler

  • March 27, 2024

    Maralin Manning

    I am so sorry I did not know of David passing. I would certainly have wanted to say a warm goodbye. Such a loving son, brother, uncle and FRIEND. Roberta so sorry to have nissed giving you my condolences. Maralin Manning

  • March 26, 2024

    Elaine Sheeran

    When I think of my years teaching in Weymouth, I always think of David. He brought fun and excitement and laughter wherever he went. I remember the parties at the Officer's Club, cookouts during the summer, visits to his apartment in Boston and our trip to Montreal with the honor society which my husband and I chaperoned along with Kathy Lavery. It was during this trip that I fully appreciated how wonderful David was with his students. He was loved by them and respected as well even as we all had such a fun time! I'm so glad that we never lost touch and although I will be away the week of his service, I will be thinking of him with love, laughter and a smile. Missing you, David! Elaine Sheeran