Richard lived a full, active, and joyful life. He was a good friend and was beloved by so many. He worked for the US Postal Service for 33 years. During that time he met his best friend Paul Sheehen who he grew to regard as a brother.
Richard is survived by his big brother, Robert Carlson and his wife, Elizabeth, sisters, Paula Pisillini, and her husband, Tom, and, Mary Leyden, and her husband Matt, his ex-wife but still dear friend, Karen Carlson and her two sons Jake and Josh Messmore. He also leaves behind ten loving nieces and nephews and nine great nieces and nephews.