RICHARD V. MCDERMOTT Jr.

McDERMOTT, Richard V. Jr. Passed away peacefully, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Rick was born in Mattapan and the family moved first to Milton and then to Westwood when he was eight years old. Rick attended Westwood schools and graduated in the first class at Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood in 1967. He graduated from Holy Cross College and later earned his MBA from Babson College. Rick worked in the consumer product industry in sales and sales administration over the course of his career, including time with Proctor & Gamble, McNeil Labs, Underwood and Ocean Spray Cranberries. Rick was most passionate about three things: his love for his wife, Janet, his family and golf. Rick met Janet on a blind date while he was at Holy Cross and Janet was at Regis College. He married the love of his life, Janet Sullivan, in 1974 and they lived a life of devotion for over 50 years. They resided in Norwood throughout their marriage. Janet was a 42-year English teacher in Medfield and passed away in 2023 after a short illness. Rick was also predeceased by his parents, Richard and Frances; and his brother, Mark. Rick was part of a close-knit and growing family and he cherished family time. He not only loved being an uncle, but he was also a great-uncle. He leaves behind his brother, Scott McDermott and his wife, Kelly of Medfield; their children, Courtney and Matt Gill; Dillon McDermott and Jack McDermott; and his great-nephew, Pearce Gill; and great-nieces, Lila and Harper Gill; sister, Nancy McDermott and her husband, Bob O'Keefe (deceased) of Duxbury; her children, Matt O'Keefe and Connor O'Keefe; and Paul McDermott and his wife, Laura of Duxbury; their children, Marley McDermott and her husband, Bennett Skaggs; Jay McDermott and Max McDermott; and his great-niece, Ellis Skaggs. Rick learned golf as an 11-year-old with his father. They shared a passion for the game. Rick became a dedicated student and champion of the sport. He was the golf captain at Xaverian and Holy Cross and a 40-year member of Woodland Golf Club, where he won numerous Club Championships. In recent years, Rick greatly enjoyed being a member of Sharon Country Club. Immediate family gathered for a private Burial Ceremony, where Rick was laid to rest beside Janet, at Highland Cemetery, in Norwood. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Rick's memory to the Norwood Circle of Hope, P.O. Box 421, Norwood, MA 02062. Gillooly Funeral Home Norwood (781)-762-0174 www.gilloolyfuneralhome.com

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