Richard P. "Espo" Esposito

December 8, 1941 - October 5, 2020

Seabrook Beach - Richard P. “Espo” Esposito passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the age of 78. Richie was a first generation American, born to Italian immigrant parents, Carmen and Rose Esposito on December 8, 1941. Ask any one of his four siblings about growing up together in Haverhill, MA and you’ll get a different anecdote from a colorful childhood filled with love, laughter and time spent around the kitchen table. Espo graduated from Haverhill High School in 1959 and later served in the Army Reserves from 1963 - 1970. Peeling potatoes as a cook, he was assigned to the 331st General Hospital - MASH outfit. After completing his time with the Army Reserves, Espo worked as a dedicated Toolmaker at Lucent Technologies for 39 years, making him extremely proficient in barbie doll furniture crafting. After retirement, Espo found a way to merge his passion for tools, with his natural ability to talk to anyone about anything, working for Home Depot for over a decade. Richie hated Jeff Goldblum, science fiction, and anything mint, but he loved just about everything else. He was an avid fisherman, loyal Red Sox and Patriot fan, well known raconteur, car aficionado, beloved softball coach, handyman extraordinaire, competitive dart player and closet karaoke singer. He was a staple in the Seabrook Beach community, and had a smile and a joke for everyone he encountered. Espo’s number one goal was always to make people laugh, but he would gladly settle for making himself laugh. Of all the things Espo was proud of in his life, he would be sure to tell you that he was most proud of his family. Espo leaves his loving wife of 39 years, Margaret (Rand) Esposito, his 3 daughters: Lisa Carucci and husband Carl of Merrimac, MA, Regina Esposito of Bradford, MA and Suzanne Esposito and partner Russell Renshaw of South Berwick, ME and his 2 grandchildren, Jesselynn Esposito of Bradford, MA and Nickolas Esposito of Portland, ME. He also leaves his sister Rita Aeed of Salisbury, MA and his brothers Anthony Esposito of Lowell, AK and Francis Esposito of Sugarland, TX. Richard leaves many nieces and nephews as well as a never ending list of friends and neighbors who will miss him and his antics, always. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Robert of Twinsburgh, OH. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 PM on Sunday, October 11, 2020 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafayette Rd., Hampton, NH. A graveside service will held at 12 PM on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in the Riverview Cemetery on Main St., in Groveland, MA. Masks are required and social distancing must be maintained.