Richard E. Sr. In Salem, NH, formerly of Dorchester, died September 6, 2020. Loving father of Richard E. Zeletsky Jr. and his longtime companion Isabel Mercauto of Somerville, and Dennis M. and his wife Christina Zeletsky of Salem, NH. Devoted "Grandpa" of Casadie, Carah, and Dennis Zeletsky Jr. Former husband of Maryann (Danielson) Zeletsky. Son of the late Joseph J. Zeletsky Sr. and Ethel T. (Nelson) Zeletsky. Brother of Joseph J. Zeletsky Jr. of Weymouth, John A. Zeletsky of Dorchester, and Raymond M. and his wife Maxine Zeletsky of Dorchester. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Richard was affectionately known as Zeke, Dickie, and Shorty. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War era. He was a retired City of Boston employee, working for the Department of Public Works for over 20 years. He was a member of the Salem VFW Post # 8546. He was an avid outdoorsman, especially enjoying fishing and hunting. But above all, his three loving grandchildren were his life. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Greater Boston Food Bank, 70 South Bay Ave., Boston, MA 02118. Funeral services will be private. For guestbook, please visit www.jmurphyfh.com. Arrangements by the Murphy Funeral Home, DORCHESTER.

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Bill Day

December 18, 2025

I served with Zeke in South Korea. He was always a gentleman and a mentor. I am so sorry to hear about his passing.

Michael Danielson

March 13, 2021

Kelly Carlson

November 30, 2020

I'm sorry to hear about Zeke passing. He was such a nice man and a great friend to my dad.

Michael Danielson

September 14, 2020

Dicky So sorry you are gon you have been a big brother to me taught me a lot of things you did I will miss you love you

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Richard Zeletsky Jr.

September 14, 2020

Dear Dad, you will always be my teacher and mentor and know I will do my best to be the person you'd hoped I turn out you left us to early, but the Heaven and the halls of Valhalla called you up to do your duty there until we meet again your Son Richard

Isabel Mercauto

September 13, 2020

It was always a pleasure to see your smiling face. Listen to the stories about your wonderful life's adventures . All the knowledge you would share with us.
But most of all having and raising the most wonderful generous man. Your son Richard. Thank you, and will see you again one day. Love Isabel

Dennis Zeletsky

September 11, 2020

I will always remember the times we had together from our camping and hunting trips to just going out on the canoe in random lakes that you knew about that no normal man would know was there. Secret fishing holes I couldn't ask for a better Dad you was the best. You was my role model and my rock if I ever needed anything I could call you. I don't know what I will do without you there to tell me I am doing it all wrong. I will always remind the kids how great of a man their grandfather was you will never be forgotten I love you Dad R.I.P

Michael Hawe

September 10, 2020

So sorry for your loss fond memories of playing ball in Savin hill with shorty he will be sorely missed .

Rosemarie Burns

September 10, 2020

Dick, I will never forget the things we did. You were always a gentleman and upstanding. Love you always, Rose

Christine Banville

September 9, 2020

I love you Uncle Dicky. Fly High With The Angels. Gone but not forgotten.

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