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RICHARD HERBERT Obituary

HERBERT, Richard F. Of Quincy, died March 29, 2015 at the Pat Roche Hospice House in Hingham. He was surrounded with love. Richard was 68 years old. Loving husband of Patricia (Cheverie) Herbert of Quincy. Richard was the son of the late Julius and Kathleen Herbert and the brother of the late Theodore Herbert. Richard attended Assumption College and graduated from Boston University. He worked for many years at Boston University as well as at State Street Bank from which he retired. Richard loved to travel and he and his wife had been to Bermuda, Italy, and Ireland a number of times. He had also traveled extensively in the US and Canada. The couple visited Prince Edward Island each summer for 25 years. Richard was an avid Red Sox fan. In his retirement, Richard became a charter member of the Friends of Wollaston Beach as well as the Hospital Hill Neighborhood Association. He was also a member of the City of Quincy's Beaches and Coastal Commission. His proudest affiliation in retirement was, however, as a mentor for the Quincy High School Tennis Team. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Monday 3 - 7 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Tuesday prior to the Funeral Mass in Holy Trinity Parish at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. In memory of Richard, donations may be made to the Pat Roche Hospice Home, 86 Turkey Hill Lane, Hingham, MA 02043 or Richard Herbert Scholarship, c/o Alicia Lyons, Guidance Department, Quincy High School, 100 Coddington Streeet, Quincy, MA 02169. See www.Koehane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions & online condolences.

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 2 to Apr. 4, 2015.

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Esther ross

March 27, 2025

Pat..always think of you and our days at Suffolk U.Know we are thinking of you and send support and hugs.Hope you are doing well.
Warm regards,
Esther & Joe Ross, Nashua

April 5, 2015

Never will I forgot the look of surprise on both you and Pat's face, AFTER, you plunged your toes, in January, in the water, at Wollaston Beach. Yah, I have the picture!!!!
Will miss you, Dick.

Former City Councilor Leo J.Kelly and Margaret Milne-Kelly (got that picture too!!!

Florence Kiggins

April 5, 2015

Dear Pat,
So sorry to hear of Richard's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you take comfort in the many good memories of the wonderful times you shared.
With much Love, Flo

Andrea MacLean-Holohan

April 4, 2015

Thinking of you at this difficult time of Richard's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Will keep in touch, so many memories of you both.

Esther Ross

April 3, 2015

Dear Pat,
We extend to you our sincerest sympathy and pray for your strength and support. Please know we are thinking of you.So glad I found you after decades and can support you through these times. Take care.
Love,
Esther & Joe

April 3, 2015

Dear Pat, So sorry to hear of Richard's passing. He was such a fun personality at our reunion. He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. I'm keeping you both in my prayers during this difficult time. With love and prayers, Anna Kelley

Dinner at Anthony's

April 3, 2015

Dear Pat, We are so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. It was a delight to meet him on your trip to San Diego. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Karen and Cliff Reed

Roberta (Pennor) VanGuilder

April 3, 2015

Dear Patricia, I am sorry to hear of your husband's passing. May wonderful memories of your life together give you comfort at this sad time.

Carol Themmen

April 3, 2015

Dick, always a smile on your face. Thanks for always being in motion, and getting so much done. Condolences to your family. You will be missed.

Cheryl Phippen Fontes

April 3, 2015

Dear Pat:
So sorry to hear of Richard's passing. May he rest in peace. We all send love, hugs and prayers for Richard and to you and the family.

Cheryl Phippen Fontes
JPHS 1963
E-MAIL: [email protected]

Houston and Erin Gojmerac

April 3, 2015

It was always a pleasure to see you every summer in PEI, and we're looking forward to seeing you again Pat. Stop in at the house in Saint John on your way through for the night. Our door's always open.

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