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RICHARD MERRIGAN Obituary

MERRIGAN, Richard C. Of Medford and Boxford, March 3rd. Beloved husband of the late Paula (Dennehy) Merrigan. Devoted father of Sean Merrigan and his wife Vanessa of N. Andover, and Ryan Merrigan and his wife Justina Kennefick-Merrigan, of Dunedin, FL. Loving Papa of Nolan and Cameron. Dear brother of Maureen Merrigan of Medford, Nancy Evans of Somerville, and John Merrigan of Salem, MA. Funeral from The Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD, Friday, March 25th at 9 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting Hours Thursday 4 - 7 PM. Services will conclude with Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Late Vietnam-Era Army Veteran and Air Force Veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard's name to Folds of Honor at foldsofhonor.org or Tunnel to Towers Foundation at t2t.org To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.dellorusso.net Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 20 to Mar. 22, 2022.

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John Rowen

March 23, 2022

Ryan, Sean, and your family,
Your Dad had to be an outstanding person. He instilled in you the meaning of service and purpose that you have carried forward.
JR

Nancy Kelly

March 21, 2022

I'm very sad that you re gone! God reconnected us after 12 years ! I am happy that we did get time together the last 8 weeks. I will see you again on the other side.

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