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Richard Yakusik Obituary
formerly of Leominster; 79
LEOMINSTER -- Richard J. Yakusik, 79, passed away in Florida on Saturday, February 13, 2016. He was born in Worcester and raised in Sterling, the son of Vincent "William" and Mary T. (Thomas) Yakusik and had lived in Leominster for over 50 years.
He leaves three sons, Richard J., Michael and Steven Yakusik, all of Leominster; two daughters, Joanne Lamoureux of Leominster and Dianne DeLucca of Gilford, NH; ten grandchildren, Kelley, Richard, Erica, Christopher, Robert, Jessica, Anthony, Jenna, Madison and Steven; two great grandchildren, Jaycobe and Max; his former wife, Mary Jane (O'Donnell) Doherty of Leominster; many nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Dogg. He was predeceased by three sisters, Jennie Bimber, Mary Moore and Frances Harmon.
Richard owned and operated Quality Concrete Foundations in Leominster for over 45 years before retiring. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles in Leominster and was an avid sports fan, traveling and spending time at his second home in Florida.
YAKUSIK -- Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, in the Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling. Funeral services for Richard will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20, from the funeral home with a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Richard of Chichester Church, 4 Bridge Street, Sterling. A committal service will be held in the spring at Hillside Cemetery in Sterling. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, visit www.milesfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Yakusik
6 Entries
Sandy Coniglione (Streeter)
February 23, 2016
I lived across the street from Dick and Mary Jane on Woodside Ave. Still remember the first winter that I was driving my 65 Dodge Dart and couldn't get up the hill. Once I was able to get the car up, Dick promptly came over with two double cement blocks and we put them in the trunk of my car. I went everywhere and up Lowe Street hill with no problems after that ! He was my hero !! My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
john davenport
February 20, 2016
I was fortunate to work foundations with him Duck in the early 70's... it was fun but brutal...I fondly remember a flashlight held by my teeth at 5 pm in Concord, Ma in January, listening to him say..." up, up, up, up...good." as he was on the transit and I was placing grade nails. We also worked jobs with Dick Porter...and always a few beers on Spruce St afterwards... a good man, never forgotten. Happy Trails Duck.
Sr.Christine Kimball
February 19, 2016
I'm sending sincere condolences to all of you. You are very much in my thoughts and prayers. I love you.
Christine Kimball
February 18, 2016
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing I had a lot of fun verbally sparring with him even though he always won My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Wendy Grice
February 17, 2016
Jess and Anthony, Sorry to hear of your loss. Sending love and prayers.
joanne (giunta) damico
February 17, 2016
Joanne
So sorry to read of your dads passing -
LHS friend......miss and love you....
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