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RICHARD PELL Obituary

RICHARD J. PELL Richard J. Pell was called to be with his wife on December 14, 2012. He died peacefully at the Kingston Center in Santa Fe, NM. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mary Pellegrino; his loving wife Marjorie Ann Pell, Granddaughter Denise Susan Griego and Great-Grandson Justin Richard Delval. Richard is survived by his five children and their spouses: Pam Lenhard (George), Jack Pell, Bob Pell (Lani), Gini Griego (Robert), Margie Sena (Daniel), as well as 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Richard was born on November 2, 1920 in New York and adopted by Jack and Mary Pellegrino. There he lived and met his wife, Marjorie and began his family. Richard served his country as a sailor in the Navy. In the 1960s he took a leap of faith when he relocated his family from New York to Las Cruces, NM. This is where he helped Grumman build the Lunar Excursion Module for NASA. After completion of this work in 1973 Richard once again moved his family this time to Santa Fe. Here is where he started the very first Taco Bell franchise in the city. Richard worked to grow the company and expand it to include 2 restaurants in Santa Fe and one in Espanola. He made several contributions to the city with his work and donations. Richard retired and lived out his life in Santa Fe. Serving as Pallbearers are: Bill Delval, Mike Pell, Dan Pell, Rick Pell, Ryan Pell, Jake Sena and Thomas Griego, with Honorary Pallbearers, Sean Delval, Richie Pell, Josh Pell, and Robert Pell. Please join the family in prayer, a rosary will be said on Thursday December 20th at 7 p.m. at McGee Memorial Chapel. A Catholic Mass will be held in his honor on Friday December 21st at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Basilica and a burial following the mass at Rosario Cemetery. Then join the family for a reception at McGee Memorial Chapel. The Pell family thanks Father Arthur J. Jakobiak for his friendship and love shown to our father, grandfather and family throughout the years. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505)984-8600 Please sign our guestbook for the family at: www.berardinellifuneralhome.com

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2012.

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June 16, 2013

Happy Father's Day, Grandpa.
Love You.

Joni Chermak

March 16, 2013

So sorry Jack and to all your family. Praying for Gods presence in your time of loss, my friend. It's bittersweet when our loss is heaven's gain.

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Anna, Josh and Sophie Pell

January 2, 2013

Happy New Year, Grandpa! Love and God Bless!

Meg, Mike and Penny

December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas, Grandpa. We love you.

Paula Clay-Rodriguez

December 24, 2012

Dear Margie-

I am sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Keeping you in my prayers. Your old friend from the Bank of Santa Fe.

Dolores Gonzales

December 21, 2012

Adrienne, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you & your family. God bless you during this time of sorrow...

Theresa Felix

December 21, 2012

Mike and Jack,
God Bless you and your families during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

You will be missed. We love you.

Bob & Lani Pell

December 21, 2012

Mario Chavez

December 21, 2012

Margie,
I had the pleasure of knowing your Dad and got to experience his kindness and dedication to your Mom. He impressed me in that way. They would always shop together...inseparable. My condolences to you and your family.

Greg Mignano

December 20, 2012

Fondly recalling the Pell/Mignano get togethers in Seaford and Lynbrook. Glad brother Tom is with you to celebrate Uncle Dick's long life.

December 20, 2012

Robert,Gini,Renee,and Tommy, My thoughts and prayers are with you.My deepest condolences. Belinda Armijo

Rick Pell

December 20, 2012

Grandpa you will never know the impact you had on my life. I miss you very much already. I take comfort knowing you are now watching over me and my family. I love you very much grandpa.

Jake and Krystal

December 20, 2012

I'll miss hearing all your great stories Grandpa. You had an amazing life! We love you!

Victor and Barb Valdez

December 20, 2012

Our love and prayers go out to all the Pell family. We were so glad to have known Mr. Pell. Rest in God's Peace!

Mike Lara

December 20, 2012

Margie and Daniel,
Our prayers are with you and your family.

Catherine & David Tenney

December 20, 2012

Sending love to your whole family. Stay strong together.

Tommy Romero

December 19, 2012

Rest in Peace Mr. Pell people like you make this world a better place...AMOR AND RESPECT !!!!!!!!!!

Carol Falance-Williams

December 19, 2012

Gentle thoughts during this difficult time. Peace, Prayers and Blessings

John, Renee and Ella

December 19, 2012

We love and miss you grandpa! You always brought a smile to our faces. Gabriella is a very lucky baby to have met you.

December 19, 2012

Rest in Peace, Dad. The best dad in the world! I miss you and love you so much. From your Little One

Charles & Annette Escobar

December 19, 2012

Adrienne & family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandfather. Our prayers are with you this time.

Bob Pell

December 19, 2012

Wish I could be there. Have fun with mom. I love you dad.

Mike Pell

December 19, 2012

Grandpa we all love you and are going to miss you!

Valerie

December 19, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my prayers.

December 19, 2012

I love you Dad!!

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