Richard “Richie” Currie of Peabody, and formerly of Revere where he was raised, passed away in comfort, surrounded by loving friends on November 22, 2024, after a hard fought battle w/ cancer lasting almost 5 years. He was the loving and dedicated partner of Kristin E. Smith with whom he spent an amazing 15 years. He was the loving son of the late William and the late Renee Currie and devoted nephew of LauraLee Yett. Richie was also predeceased by his brother the late Robert S. Currie. Richie was the lifelong friend and “brother” of Gennaro J. Angiulo and Eric Alpert and was also surrounded by his close friends William Vynorius and John Brophy all who joined together at Richie’s bedside. Kristin's family was quick to accept Richie as a member and he will forever be loved as family. Donations in Richie’s memory may be made to the ASPCA, 424 East 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128-6804. A celebration of life will be held at the Marina Restaurant, 543 North Shore Road, Revere on January 25, 2025 from 2-5 PM.