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Richard MAHONEY Obituary
He was born in Somerville, July 12, 1942, to the late Edwin and Gertrude (Ratkofsky) Mahoney. Richard leaves his loving and devoted wife of 39 years, Elda C. (Cappuccio) Mahoney; his brother, Donald (Priscilla) of Natick; sisters-in-law, Mary L. Hagstrom, Nancy Hurley (Michael) and Joan Cappuccio; his nephews, Michael, Kevin and Brian Mahoney and Kurt Hagstrom; his nieces, Kathleen James and Lily Cappuccio; and nine grandnieces and nephews. He also leaves his pet macaw, Paco and parrot, Sam.
Richard graduated from St. Clement High School in Somerville, Boston State College and received his master's degree from Bridgewater State University. He retired from Raytheon in Quincy as a production control engineer. He was a member of the Army National Guard.
Known for his caring and generous spirit, Richard enjoyed life to its fullest. He was always busy planning his next world adventure or next hobby acquisition. Throughout his life, Richard collected militaria.
He was a member of MAAC, NCCA, Bay Colony and Boston Token Kai Society. Richard was also a member of the Newport Elks 104, a horologist, amateur boxer, sports enthusiast and patriot.
Family and friends are invited to attend his Visiting Hours at Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte. 123), BROCTON, on Wednesday, January 15, from 3-7pm. The Funeral Procession will gather at the funeral home on Thursday, at 9:30am, for a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, at 10:30am. Burial will be held in the springtime at Rural Glenn Cemetery in Hubbardston, MA.
In Richard's honor, please consider doing a random act of kindness.
For directions and online condolences, please visit us at www.conleyfuneralhome.com or on Facebook at Conley Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard MAHONEY
michael a. cappuccio
February 17, 2025
ellie,
my heart grieves with you.
love,
michael & sonora
Gene & Elizabeth Washington
January 16, 2025
Our sincerest condolences.
Mike Morgan
January 15, 2025
RIP Dick, Our Sincere Condolences To Family & Loved Ones.
Timeless Antiques & Shoe City Champions
Rob, Gary, Mike, Gina, & Jean
Brockton, MA
Thomas Scott
January 13, 2025
Elda and family, so sorry to hear about Richard. Sending deepest condolences to you all.
Dan Spriggs
January 12, 2025
My apologies for saying Mike instead of Richard. Mike was Michael Cotter a client friend of Richardband my brother, Gene, those three were best of friends back then. My mind got sidetracked. Sorry for the mixup. I think Richard would understand.
Dan Spriggs
January 12, 2025
My condolences to Mike´s family and friends. I went to Boston State College with Mike. At St. Clement´s Mike was a year ahead of me and a friend of my brother, Gene, in Somerville.
I and two other students were in a carpool which he drove to Boston State from Somerville for over a 2 years. I got to know him as the gregarious guy described in his obituary, spot on. And a great driver. We saved a lot of time going to and back daily instead of the T. Had a lot of serious and fun conversations.
Dan Spriggs
Dick George 101st Airborne Division Newburyport
January 12, 2025
Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!
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