Richard “Richie” Jerrier

Jerrier, Richard (Richie) of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, passed away March 15, 2022 after a 12 year battle with Breast Cancer. He was the youngest son of the late Lawrence and Anabelle (Swenson) Jerrier. He was the beloved brother of Patricia Podgurski of Quincy, Leonard Jerrier and his wife Cindy of Dorchester, Kenneth Jerrier of Wakefield, Margaret Farro of Hanson, Stephen Jerrier and his wife Ann of Carver, Allen Jerrier and his wife Lisa of Whitman and the late Gene Jerrier. 

He is the beloved and dedicated Uncle/Bonus Father of Lisa Podgurski and her fiancée Jeff Theriault of Foxboro and Robert Podgurski of Brockton. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. 

Richie was the quintessential rags to riches story. He was born and raised in Dorchester and owned many businesses along Dorchester Avenue including Wells Liquor, Avenue Superette, Parkman Spa, The Coffee Cup, Lisa’s Variety and The O’Hearn Building in Fields Corner. Richie loved nothing more than standing behind the counter of one of his many establishments and chatting with his customers. He enjoyed spending time on his boat and made many friends along the way that became family. He leaves behind a legacy that won’t be forgotten anytime soon. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Tuesday 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9 AM on Wednesday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Ann’s Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Burial in Mt. Benedict Cemetery, Boston. Donations in Richie’s memory can be made to Tommy’s Place Foundation, Inc., 90 Shore Ave. Quincy, MA 02169.