“Rick” Richard M. Bell Jr.

Passed away on Friday March 17th, 2023, Saint Patrick's Day, at the age of 65. He was the best "Big Brother'' anyone could ask for, he would always check up on us! A charismatic, kind, gentle, and forgiving soul. He will truly be missed. Born and lived all his life in Framingham, he was the loving son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Jane & Richard M. Bell Sr. Rick attended local schools and was a graduate of Keefe Technical Regional High School. He worked for Easy Day at Roxbury Carpet. Rick is the beloved brother of Kevin Bell of Framingham and his late wife Lorrie, LuAnne and her husband Joseph McMahon of Natick, Barbara Ross of Marlborough and her late husband Bryan, and the late Jeffrey T. Bell who died in his infancy. Rick is survived by his Aunt and supportive Godmother, Jean Himmelman of Hudson. He was a quick-witted, clever, and lively Uncle to Kevin, Scott, Kristan, Michelle, Jane, Jessica, and Valerie, along with great-nieces and great-nephews who evoked immense joy for him. Numerous caring Aunts, Uncle's, Cousins, Inlaws, and Friends were among his Blessings. He was particularly grateful for special Friends and Caretakers: Enid, Bob, Fran, Dumont, Peggy, George, Nancy, Karen, Kim, Brian, Michael, Mrs. Red : ) … many among his community. Visiting Hours will be held in the Advantage Funeral & Cremation Service / Wadsworth - Chiappini, 318 Union Avenue, Framingham on Wednesday March 22, 2023 from 4-7 PM. A Funeral Service will be conducted in Edwards Church, 39 Edwards St, Framingham on Thursday March 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Edwards Cemetery, Framingham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Rick’s honor and memory to The National Alliance on Mental Illness.