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for Richard Terry
George Iannini
February 6, 2023
Mr Terry befriended each of the five boys in the Iannini Family. He was single at the time and did not enjoy doing everything alone. He invited each of us to accompany him many times when he went out to eat and to attend sporting events most notably Boston Bruins games. Though we will never be sure why he chose us, I think besides the fact we were smart and personable, he knew he could trust us to keep his confidence. When he started dating Rita she went with me and Dick to a Bruins game. I think that I was one of the first to know they were dating. There were a couple of things about that night. First was that he asked me if it was OK for Rita to come. The second was that he never asked me to keep their romantic interest confidential. We never discussed it! Of course I NEVER told anyone about it. I felt really gratified that he trusted in me so much that he never felt ANY need to ask me not to divulge it. It touched me then and I feel the warmth of my feelings for him. He was so good to me. He was my friend and an much admired role model.
Sincerely,
George
George M Iannini MD
D S
August 13, 2010
OMG I can not believe he is gone. Mr. Terry was an amazing teacher. He really encouraged me and helped me become the person that I am. I am really sorry for your loss Rick, Rob and Rita Lynn. I remember coming to your house on Christmas Eve with my Mom and what a great loving family you have. Words can not describe. You are in my prayers.
Sandini Family
August 13, 2010
To: Rick, Robby, and Rita Lynne and your extended families,
I only yesterday heard about your Dad's passing back in February. On behalf of all of the Sandini Family, I would like to express our deepest sympathies.
Dan, Chris and I, especially, have wonderful memories of going to your house on Berlin Rd. every Christmas Eve with our Mom to visit with her dear friend and "Boss," and his family :) We also have fond memories of Advanced Chemistry with Mr. Terry...he was a great teacher. Above all, Mr. Terry was always a dear friend to our Mom, Therese, providing her with much encouragement, support and guidance throughout her teaching career. We can only pray and hope that your Dad and our Mom are up there in heaven enjoying reminiscing about their days at MHS...balancing equations, preparing for labs, and updating their plan books =)
~Thinking of you all...and sending our belated sympathies~
Rachelle Sandini Dargie
Kris Wingate
July 28, 2010
So sorry to hear this sad news. Dick was such a wonderful man. I really enjoyed working him at Remax for a number of years. He was funny, thoughtful and had so many great stories. My deepest thoughts to his children and grandchildren who he loves so much. Kristine Wingate Shifrin,
February 17, 2010
John and I were sorry to hear of Dick's death. He was a gentle man who loved life, his family and teaching. He will be fondly remembered by the Ludgate family.
Bud & Linda Cooper
February 16, 2010
Dear Rich
Sorry to hear about your father's passing. Our deepest sympathies.
God Bless,
Bud and Linda Cooper
Rose Marie Boniface
February 15, 2010
Dear Ritalynne, Rick, and Rob,
Please accept my deepest sympathy upon the loss of your Dad. He loved you all so much and was so very proud of each one of you. I was privileged to have worked with him as a colleague at MHS. He was so devoted to his Science Department and his students. I am sorry I could not attend his services since I read of his passing while I was in Florida. May you be comforted by wonderful memories of good times shared and the knowledge that he is now with your Mom.
Sincerely,
Rose Marie Boniface
George Iannini
February 13, 2010
Dear Rick and Family,
You dad was a great teacher, mentor and friend to all of us in the Iannini family(five boys). My brothers and I are very saddened to hear of your dad's passing. Each of us shared in many acts of kindness as we passed through Marlboro High School. Your dad and I used to go out to eat Chinese food every month or two while I was at Marlboro High. We were both avid Boston Bruins fans during the Bobby Orr era. Your dad used to mail order tickets and we would go to 3-4 games a year. During a game late in the season your dad brought along a "date", your mother Rita. He had told me beforehand that he did not want to leave me home for such an important game and Rita would not mind. I was very touched that he considered me such a friend who would not think of leaving me home. I think I was one of the few people at the high school that knew that your mother and he were dating. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your parents were the best. Rest assured they are together in peace. We are all better off for having the chance to spend some time with them.
Sincerely,
George Iannini
Jay, Paul, Mark, and David Iannini
P.S. Your mom was my teacher for Algebra 2 as well as Trig & Calculus - she was also a great teacher and friend.
Carrie Cerreto
February 13, 2010
Rick,
You, Rita and Rob are in my thoughts an prayers. Memories of your Dad will always hold an important place in your life and the love you shared will keep him close forever. My deepest sympathies.
Eleanor Morrison
February 12, 2010
Terry Family: I was very sad to hear of your Dad's passing. I graduated high school with him. He was a wonderful person.
Bob Landry
February 12, 2010
So sad to hear about Mr. Terry's passing. I did not have him as a teacher but I did have Miss Maiorano for Math for three years. She was the "best." I was not aware of her passing so long ago.
My sincere condolences to both families and their former students.
Bob Landry Class of '69, Marlborough High School
Bob Marusa
February 12, 2010
Very sorry for your loss. I worked with Dick for many years - he was a pleasure to work with and be with through the years. My prayers are with you at this time.
Chris Sargent
February 11, 2010
Very Sorry for your loss, your father was an amazing man.. Chris Sargent
Patty Barrett
February 11, 2010
Dear Rick,
I'm so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. While I never met him, the testimonies of his friends and former students, not to mention the remarkable man you are, paint a picture of the wonderful person he must have been. Take comfort in the fact that no one could ask for a more devoted son than you. I'm sure your Dad appreciated your love and devotion. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
Patty B
February 11, 2010
Dear Ritalynne, Robert and Richard,
I was so sorry to hear of your father's death. As you will remember, I taught with your father for 25 years
He was always the same, and full of fun. I was surprised to learn that your uncle lives in Brookfield. My husband and I moved to Brookfield 6
years ago.
He is now with your mother whom he loved very much.
Take care,
Fondly,
Carolyn Pope
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Lisa Groody
February 11, 2010
Rick and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Rick I know how much your Dad meant to you, and I am truly sorry for your loss.
joyce plainte
February 11, 2010
Ricky, Rob and Ritalynne: Lye and I were so very sorry to get the news about your dad. Last time we saw him he was getrting ready to leave for FL and looking forward to the cruise with his sister Gayle. Your parents were such good, loving,and caring people. They are now together with God. Please except our deepest symapthy. They will be missed so very much Love Lyle and Joyce
Bill Wellen
February 11, 2010
I am sorry to learn of Mr. Terry's passing. Though an excellent teacher, Mr. Terry was more than that. He took a sincere, personal interest in his students. He was teacher, coach, advisor, mentor.
Kristine Kestenbaum
February 11, 2010
Dearest Rich, Rob, and Ritalynne,
My most heartfelt condolences go to you and your family for this great loss. Your father was such a brilliant and caring man. Your parents were always so inredibly kind to me while we were all growing up together.
May all the love that surrounds you bring you comfort during this very sad time.
God Bless!
Your friend,
Kristine (Josephson) Kestenbaum
Chris Moylan
February 11, 2010
Rick and Family,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I know of the devotion and love that you had for your father and that he will be sorely missed. You and your family have my prayers in this time of grief.
Christopher Thogmartin
February 11, 2010
Sincere condolences to those he leaves behind.
Fred Langley
February 11, 2010
Rich, Rob and Ritalynne,
I'm sorry for the loss you and your family have had with your fathers passing. Many remember "Mr. Terry" as a tough teacher who just wanted his students to do their best. However, I remember him as a Berlin Rd. neighbor. I'd remember seeing him walking along the road and stopping to talk to everyone and say hi, I remember him pulling me aside in school, just to let me know he had his eye on me or my mom would hear about it.
The world has lost one more good person and I hope that's what you take with you in your grief.
Phil Martel
February 11, 2010
Thanks for being a great teacher. Phil Martel, Class of 1969
Suzanne Whapham Perdue
February 11, 2010
I had Mr. Terry for science at MHS and his wife Miss Maiorano, also. I remember when they started dating! I'm sad to hear that both are deceased. My condolences go out to their children and extended family.
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