Richard A. Gallucci passed away at Sandlewood in Oxford on March 21, 2017, he was 73 years of age. He was born in Arlington on September 14, 1943 to the late Edmund & Doris (Fitzgerald) Gallucci. He was raised in Arlington, graduated from Arlington High School, Class of 1960 and entered the US Air Force and served his country with pride during the Vietnam War. Mr. Gallucci has been a Melrose resident for over 40 years. He was a mechanic at his father's gas station, Gallucci Gulf Station in Arlington for over 20 years eventually retiring as the owner. Richard loved working on his lawn and in his garden, enjoyed cooking, tennis, skiing and bowling. He had a great sense of humor, loved the holidays and was a big Boston sports fan Mr. Gallucci was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen F. "Kathy" (Kenerson) Gallucci. Loving father of Cynthia Brier & her husband John of Hebron, CT, Sharon Mastrangelo & her husband Stephen of Hopkinton, Rick Gallucci of Concord, NH and Brian Gallucci & his wife Khadijah of Wilmington. Brother of Edmund Gallucci & his wife Mary Lou and Glenn Gallucci & his wife Lorraine all of FL. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 West Foster St. Melrose on Monday, March 27, 2017 from 9:00-10:30AM followed by a service at the funeral home at 10:30AM. Interment with military honors at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose will follow. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. US Air Force Vietnam Veteran. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Richard's name to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445 or @ jimmyfundgiving.org.