RICHARD SCHANTZ

SCHANTZ, Richard Richard (Rick) Schantz of Sharon, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021, at 74 years of age. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 42 years, Karen. Devoted partner of Barbara Offringa of Sharon. Loving father of Michael Schantz of Walpole, Lindsey McMahon & her husband Jeff of Weston, and Gregory Schantz & his wife Ivy of Westwood. Dear brother of Carol Harvey & her husband Ken of Island Park, NY and Larry Schantz of Spring Valley, NY. The first in his family to attend college, Rick earned a scholarship to New York University before continuing on to receive a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stony Brook University. At Stony Brook, during the earliest stages of the development of the internet, he completed his thesis on how computers communicate. His intellectual curiosity and interest in learning never stopped, and for the last 48 years Rick enjoyed every moment of being a Principal Scientist at BBN Technologies, engaging in research on communication and encryption, among other topics. Rick loved a great croissant (the flakier, the better), a good apple pie, and a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. He was an avid athlete, playing and coaching sports throughout his life. He most recently developed a love for pickle ball and could be found on the courts many times a week. The role that by far meant the most to him, though, was that of being Grampy to his seven cherished grandchildren. All seven will hold their memories of kayak rides, M&M pancake breakfasts, and reading books with Grampy close in the days and months to come. An outdoor Graveside Service will be open to all and held at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Monday, August 30th, at 9:45 AM. Due to the pandemic, a small private Shiva will be held later in the day. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Attention: Contribution Services, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. Schlossberg Family Chapel "Family Owned" (781) 828-6990 www.schlossbergchapel.com