RICHARD-HUNT-Obituary

RICHARD M. HUNT

Cambridge, Massachusetts

1926 - 2020

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April 10, 2020
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Cambridge, Massachusetts

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HUNT, Richard M. Philanthropist, Harvard Marshal Emeritus Passes at 93 Richard McMasters Hunt died peacefully on April 10th at The Commons in Lincoln, MA. He was 93. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, he graduated from St. Paul's School in Concord, NH in 1944 and Yale University in 1949. During...

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We were surprised to learn of Rick and Priscilla Hunt's death. They were fantastic people and helped us as we started a business. We saw Rick around Cambridge and Priscilla at Memorial Church on Sundays . Rick was on the board of Episcopal Divinity School where Robert taught so their interactions were many. We enjoyed his visits to our home when he sent guests and came to spend time with them. Our strongest remembrance of him was meeting him dressed in clothes for a performance of some...

I was so sorry to hear of Rick's passing, and I second "grace" as the word that most quickly comes to mind as I remember him. I first knew him as the dad of the supremely talented, athletic and beautiful Hunt twins, who were in my brother's class at Shady Hill School. Later, I knew him and Priscilla as friends of my dad and stepmother. One of my fondest childhood memories was the weekend the Hunts came to visit us in Dublin NH, and Rick graced us with a magic show. He was always warm,...

Rick was someone I liked and admired, a wonderful guy and a real gent.

Dr. Hunt was a professor of mine sometime back in the late 1970s, early 80s when I was going for my Ph.D. at the University of Pittsburgh. In fact, I believe he was on my dissertation committee. He was a dynamic and inspiring teacher and I give him credit for helping to spark my lifelong interest in Nazi Germany, an interest that I continue to pursue as a faculty member at Pitt teaching about the U.S. and the Holocaust.

May Dr. Hunt rest in peace. My husband David joins me in...

I had the pleasure and honor to have known Rick Hunt for over 30 years. His graciousness, equilibrium, thoughtfulness, kindness, and philanthropic nature are characteristics I admired. He taught much about life when you spoke with him. A gentleman in the very best sense of that word.