Richard Thomas Sarao
October 25, 1948 - March 28, 2022
Richard Thomas Sarao, age 73, of Carbondale, IL, formerly of Leominster, MA, born October 25, 1948, in Cambridge, MA to Natale and Mary (Borges) Sarao, passed away on March 28, 2022. Richard was a retired firefighter for the city of Leominster, MA. He moved to Carbondale, IL following retirement in 2005. Richard devoted much of his time to service organizations including Civil Defense, American Red Cross, Rotary International, Emergency Management, and Americorps Vista. He is survived by wife, Charlotte; daughters, Carrie and Karen; as well as many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation rites will be accorded and in accordance with his wishes, no memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard’s honor to your local First Responder service organizations, Animal Rescue, and/or Humane Shelter. Crain Funeral Home in Murphysboro has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Richard Thomas Sarao, age 73, of Carbondale, IL, formerly of Leominster, MA, born October 25, 1948, in Cambridge, MA to Natale and Mary (Borges) Sarao, passed away on March 28, 2022. Richard was a retired firefighter for the city of Leominster,... View Obituary & Service Information