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RICHARD CONSTANTIN Obituary

CONSTANTIN, Richard Phillip Age 83 of Arlington, died November 8, 2021.

Richard, "Dick," adored his family, his friends, and everything in life. He believed in building close friendships and connected with people everywhere he went. An avid traveler, he drove at a young age across the U.S. and, more recently, traveled to Europe, especially enjoying London and Italy. He spent many years at his family's home in Manomet and cherished time spent by the ocean. He enjoyed summers in Chatham, taking his grandchildren to sailing lessons, and spending time at the family home.

Dick was raised in Brookline, a graduate of the Driscoll School, Brookline High, and Northeastern University. He had a 35 year plus career at Raytheon. In retirement, enjoyed time with his friends and was a longtime member officer of the retired men's club of Arlington.

Loving husband of the late Shirley Constantin, his wife of almost 50 years. Cherished father of Linda Constantin of Boston and Janet Stuart and her husband Charlie of Concord. Devoted grandfather of Travis Stuart and Caroline Stuart. Loving brother of Cynthia Edwards of Wellesley and the late Peter Constantin of Stoughton and late Frederick Constantin of Fiskdale. He was the loving son of Thomas and Olga Constantin of Brookline.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the Visiting Hours on Sunday, November 14 from 2-4PM in the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., ARLINGTON. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, November 15th at St. George's Cathedral, 523 East Broadway, South Boston at 10:30am. Burial at 12 noon in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 10 to Nov. 13, 2021.

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Donald S Johnson

November 13, 2021

You enjoyed 83 great years !
Ooh Thanks, for the Memories !!
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Paul McEachern

November 11, 2021

You were a good friend and a genuinely good person. You will be missed. I will miss our Tuesday coffee s together with You and Wim.

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14

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Keefe Funeral Home - Arlington

5 Chestnut Street, Arlington, MA 02474

Nov

15

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. George's Cathedral

523 East Broadway, South Boston, MA

Nov

15

Burial

12:00 p.m.

Mt. Auburn Cemetery

580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, MA

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Keefe Funeral Home - Arlington

5 Chestnut Street, Arlington, MA 02474

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