West Roxbury, Massachusetts
May 11, 1958 – Nov 7, 2023 (Age 65)
News StoryBy Mark ZaborneyBlade Staff WriterRichard R. Gaillardetz, a theologian and former University of Toledo professor of Catholic studies, died Nov. 7 in his West Roxbury, Mass., home. He was 65.He learned 21 months ago that he had pancreatic cancer, his wife, Diana Gaillardetz, said. He...
Read MoreDiana, my heart and prayers go out to you and your boys. It's been many years, but I had the blessing of an email exchange with Rick earlier this year, and I assured him of my thoughts and prayers on this journey of suffering to new life. I am grateful for his life and contributions to the Church, and grateful to have known him. Mike Connors, CSC
Fr. Mike Connors CSC
December 03, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cathy and Bill Anderson
November 19, 2023 | Other
I was blessed many times by reading Richard's reflections in Give Us This Day. HIs faith in the midst of his diagnosis was inspiring, and his love for his family was evident in his writings as well. I pray for strength, comfort and peace for all his family and friends at this time.
Judy Manza
November 11, 2023 | Other
