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Paul Richards Obituary
Son, husband, father, friend, Buckeye
On Tuesday, May 14th, 2019, Paul S. Richards Jr, loving husband, brother, and father, passed away from cancer complications at the age of 71.
Paul was born on May 11th, 1948 in Ithaca, NY to Paul S. Richards Sr. and Josephine (Casano) Richards. He received his bachelor's degree from THE Ohio State University in 1971 and went on to work in the Insurance industry for 40 years at Home Insurance, AIG, Marsh & McLennan, and John Hancock. He married Maureen A. Richards (McCarthy) on October 27th, 1973. They raised a son, Paul S. Richards III.
Paul had a passion for golf, Ohio State football, collegiate wrestling, fixing up the yard, and working in Boston. He was very involved in Pepperell Little League throughout his son's childhood. He recently became active at PACH, a volunteer-staffed community outreach program in Pepperell. He was well known for his humor, his friendship, and his thoughtfulness. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend. He will be thought of every day, but especially on cold days in November when Ohio State plays Michigan.
Paul was preceded in death by his father Paul Sr., and his mother, Josephine. He is survived by his sister Bonnie Gestwicki (Richards), wife Maureen, his son Paul, two nieces Jennifer Romo (McCarthy), Elizabeth Dings (McCarthy), daughter-in-law Brittany Schermerhorn, and two loving brother-in-laws, Thomas V. McCarthy Jr. and Ralph Gestwicki.
RICHARDS - Paul S. Jr., of Pepperell. May 14, 2019. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours in the McGaffigan Family Funeral Home, 37 Main. St. (Rte. 113) Pepperell, MA on Tuesday, May 21 from 5 - 8 PM. A graveside service will be held at Association Cemetery, Park St., Pepperell, MA on Wednesday, May 22nd at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers and gifts, Paul would love donations made to PACH: PACH Outreach, PO Box 1247 Pepperell, MA 01463, or at www.pachoutreach.org. Please see www.mcgaffiganfuneral.com.
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Patricia Bangs
May 12, 2020
Think of my dear friend often, yet yesterday on his birthday, calling to sing Happy Birthday last year and being greeted with Mary Patricia Rose as only Paul would do made me sad. Mo and Paul and Bonnie, you are all in my heart these next few days more than usual.We we're so Blessed to have had Paul in our lives. Love and warm hug to all, MPR
Matt McDermott
December 5, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about Paul's passing. He was a great co-worker and friend. I truly enjoyed being on the road visiting clients with Paul. Our favorite part of these trips would be finding the best spot to have lunch, as we all know Paul loved a good lunch! He was a genuine, kind individual with a great sense of humor. The world lost a wonderful man.
- Matt
Crum & Forster
May 22, 2019
MO,
I am so sorry to hear about Paul's passing. It was an honor to get to know the both of you and for you to allow my in to your home. You are in my thoughts, Paul will be very missed.
XOXO
Haley A.
Ed & Connie Amici
May 22, 2019
Sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Our thought's and prayers to his family. RIP Paul
Mike Lucas
May 22, 2019
Very sad to hear of Paul's passing. He was ba classmate at Immaculate he Conception and Ithbaa High. Cancer is such a terrible disease,, may he now Rest In Peace!
Mike & Linda Hastings
May 21, 2019
Dear family, we are so heart broken with the loss of our beloved friend, he will be so very missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Yvonne Longo swain
May 20, 2019
Thinking of you all. Paul was such a special guy and, while I only saw him at reunions, I have fond memories of him from Immaculate Conception and IHS.. I know the last few months were a struggle for Paul and all of you. . You have my deepest sympathy
Patty Bangs
May 20, 2019
Rest easy my sweet friend Mary Patricia Rose
Dear Maureen, Paul, Bonnie and Ralph,
Holding you in my heart, especially the next two days. With love and prayers, Patty
Gay Huddle
May 20, 2019
I am so very sad....Paul gave it the good fight as of course he would....he was such a good man, always winning the title of the "most handsome" at every IHS Class of 1966 reunion....I am so very sorry about his passing and I send love and comforting thoughts to his family. Most sincerely,
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