RICHARD D. O'NEIL

FUNERAL HOME

Cartwright-Venuti Funeral Home - Braintree

845 Washington Street

Braintree, Massachusetts

RICHARD O'NEIL Obituary

Name: Visitation for RICHARD D. O'NEIL
Start: 2019-01-14T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-01-15T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Cartwright-Venuti Funeral Home - Braintree

O'NEIL, Richard D. "Dick" Of Braintree, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on January 11, 2019, at the age of 81. Survived by his best friend and loving wife, Maureen (Bulman), of 60 years. Dick was predeceased by his two beautiful daughters, Karen and Patricia. He leaves his loving granddaughters, Kate, Mia and Gianna, with whom he had a special bond, love and affection. Also survived by his siblings, Bob and wife Lilly, Dan and his wife Betty, Grace O'Neil, many nieces and nephews, and son-in-law Jimmy Donohoe. He was predeceased by his sister Peg and husband Ronald McCormack and his brother Frank. Dick was the son of the late Grace and Dan O'Neil. Dick was an educator in the Boston Public Schools for almost forty years, retiring as Principal of the Umana/Barnes Middle School in East Boston. He was an active communicant at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Braintree and along with his wife served in many ministries through the years. Dick had a great sense of humor and was an avid reader. He enjoyed many fun times with his friends and neighbors, and liked playing Scrabble online. He followed Boston sports closely and watched Jeopardy almost every night. He loved his vacations with his family, having had fantastic trips to Bermuda, St. Martin, Ireland and Aruba. A devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, Dick will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to have known him. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, January 14th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM in Cartwright - Venuti Funeral Home, 845 Washington St., BRAINTREE. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 15th at 12:00 Noon in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Braintree. Burial will follow in the Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Suite 250, Framingham, MA 01701 or St. Vincent de Paul, 58 Progress Parkway, Maryland Heights, MO 63043-3706. For directions or to leave a sympathy message, visit

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for RICHARD O'NEIL

9 Entries

Jane Manning

January 5, 2023

Mr. O´Neil and his family continues to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Eward Lyons

July 12, 2020

Maureen
Edward and I have just learned of Dick's passing. Your loss is very great and we have prayers and sympathy for your loss.

Edward thinks of you often.

Our thoughts are with you.

Caroleann and Edward Lyons

Jane Manning

January 16, 2019

It was my privilege to work with Mr. O'Neil as a principal in the Boston Public Schools. He was a kind, fair and compassionate leader who created a safe learning environment for students and supported his teachers as a mentor.
I am devastated to hear the news of his passing. I pray that Maureen finds comfort through her deep faith and loving family and friends.

Jane Manning

January 16, 2019

I was my privilege to work with Mr. O'Neil in the Boston Public Schools. He was a kind, fair and compassionate principal who created a safe learning environment for students and supported his teachers as a mentor.
I am devastated to hear the news of his passing and pray that Maureen finds comfort in her faith, family and friends.

Roz Avant

January 14, 2019

My condolences Maureen to you and the family. Mr. O'Neill was the best principle that I have ever worked with. He saw the good and the potenial in everyone. I will never forget how he made you believe that you can achieve your goals and be the best at it. I will truly miss him.

Lois & Jim Quinlan

January 12, 2019

SFA school and the parishioner will miss this general giant with blue eyes who always had a big hello to all he greated at Church along side of his beautiful wife Maureen. Prayers always for the whole family.

Lois & Jim Quinlan

January 12, 2019

There are no words to Express the sorrow Jim and I feel for you Maureen. You were a Rock for Dick even though your own heart was broken by the passing of your two beautiful and very muched loved daughters. I will pray that God holds you tight if you feel like the light in your heart is so dim now. Please remember Dick and your daughters will always be with you as is God.

January 12, 2019

So sorry to hear of Mr. O'Neill's passing. In all my years working for the Boston Public Schools, Mr. O'Neill was the best principal I ever had the pleasure to work for. A true gentleman
Peggy Nucci

January 11, 2019

Dick~ Our loyal and loving friend for over forty years. Classroom teacher mentor; Scrabble slayer buddy; loving and devoted family man. We love and will miss him forever.
Maureen, Katie, Mia and Gianna~ You are in our constant thoughts, hearts and prayers.

~Janet and Eddie

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