Richard J. Stepinski passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 22,

2024. Born in Szczuczyn, Poland, he was the oldest child of Boleslaw

and Leokadia (Ekstowicz) Stepinski.

Richard emigrated to the United States with his family in 1960 at the

age of 10. As the oldest, he took care of his siblings while his parents

had to work. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1969 and then

attended Roger Williams University. Richard worked hard all his life, no

matter what the job was. He spent his career working in the jewelry

industry. He worked at Monet Jewelers, Camille's Jewelry, Fernando

Originals, and others.

He was exceptionally talented in many things. We all knew him as the

family's master plumber, carpenter, builder, mover, roofer, mechanic,

and electrician. All self taught. If he could not solve a problem right

away, he would always figure out how to fix it. He was always ready and

willing to help anyone in need.

Richard was a Sunday Collector at St. Adalbert's Church in

Providence, and a faithful communicant. He enjoyed coffee get

togethers with his friends, and he always liked to share jokes and

stories. He loved living in the house that he built for his family in the

woods of Scituate, as well as talking to his neighbors on walks with his

grand pug, Bashy.

He leaves behind the love of his life, Jolanta Stepinski, whom he

was married to for 51 happy years. He is also survived by his son and

daughter in law, Alexander and Katarzyna Stepinski, as well as his

daughter and son in law, Alyssa and Justin Sharkey. Also, he leaves

behind his beloved grandson, Adam Stepinski.

In addition, he is survived by his sister, Halina Gruszka, his

sister, Maryann Lozinski, and her husband, Andrew Lozinski. He was also

the brother of the late Charles Stepinski.

Richards's funeral will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 9 a.m. from the Mount Pleasant Funeral and Cremation Service, 168 Academy Ave., Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Adalberts Church, 866 Atwells Ave., Providence. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Arrangements by SUPINSKI and BORRELLI Funeral Home. For further information and condolences, please visit MOUNTPLEASANT.COM.