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RICHARD MAGAZU Obituary

MAGAZU, Richard J. Age 48, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 12, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Tara L. Illiano of Sudbury. Treasured father of Spencer J. Magazu and Christopher J. Magazu both of Sudbury. Son of Richard C. Magazu and Kathleen (Charest) Magazu of Newtonville. Also survived by his brother Steve C. Magazu and his wife Rhonda of West Newton, Gregory Magazu of Nashua, NH, and Lisa M. Magazu of Newtonville. Uncle of Stevie Magazu, Meira Illiano, Evelyn Illiano, and Alice Illiano. He also leaves many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial visitations will be held on Sunday, December 18, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Road (off Rt. 30), WAYLAND. Private services will be held for his family. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Richard's memory may be sent to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org/donate, which was a charity close to his heart.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2022.

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Kimberly Tuyn

January 10, 2023

Tara, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family.

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Tiffany and the K9K Family

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Dominikus Hamann

December 21, 2022

Dear Tara, I am speechless in the presence of this devastating event. I am certain, though, that Richard will live on in your sons Spencer and Christopher, and that your love for each other will help you with overcoming the grief.

Dominikus & Nicole Hamann

Meghan Britt

December 20, 2022

Tara,
My heart is filled with sadness after hearing of your loss. Please know that you and your boys are in my prayers.

Jim O'Reilly

December 19, 2022

Tara, I am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you all in my prayers.

Mayealie Adams

December 19, 2022

Dear Tara,
My deepest condolences for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Know that you are loved and not alone.

Shehnaz

December 19, 2022

Tara, although there are very few words of true comfort at a time like this, please know that you, your children and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Shehnaz & Serge

Markus Lusser

December 17, 2022

Dear Tara,
Losing a loved one must be incredibly difficult. My thoughts are with you and your family. Please know that you and your husband will be in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself and especially your boys and know that you are not alone.
Love, Markus & Marion Lusser

Christine & Steve Justice

December 16, 2022

Tara, Spencer & Christopher:

Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. We hold fond memories of times spent together.
May the love of friends and family bring you peace and comfort during this tragic time.

Jeff Ryberg

December 16, 2022

Tara,

My heart and prayers are with you, the boys and your family.
Jeff

Jon Hinkemeyer

December 16, 2022

Dear Tara,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. Thinking of you and wishing you strength.
Jon & Tamra Hinkemeyer

Maria Watson

December 16, 2022

Tara, I am so sorry for your loss. You and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandy Ricci

December 15, 2022

Tara, Spencer, and Christopher, I am so very sorry for your loss. Rich was such a wonderful man I will cherish all the many times we were together. Many wonderful Christmas Eves when we were all together. The time I game and stayed with you also when you would come to Vt. Many laughs were shared. His smile would melt your heart. Know that I am always here for you. Love, Sandy Ricci

Colleen and Curt Brueske

December 15, 2022

Tara, Curt called me while traveling yesterday. You, the boys and your family are in our prayers.
We are so very sorry for your loss.

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