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Richard J. Clapp
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Richard Clapp Obituary
1985 - 2025
Lynn - Mr. Richard J. Clapp, age 39, died on Monday, September 15th. He was the beloved husband of Jillian (March) Clapp and loving father of Ella and Jamie Clapp.
Born in Malden and a resident of Lynn for most of his life, Richard was the son of Mary Jane (Kelly) Clapp of Lynn and the late Stephen Clapp. He was a member of Lynn Classical class of 2004 and was a 2008 graduate of UMass Amherst. Richard worked as a delivery driver for John's Oil for 15 years.
In addition to his wife, children and mother, Richard is survived by his brother Gregory Clapp and his wife Kelly of S. Dennis; his niece and nephew, Violet and Riley; and his mothers-in-law, Brenda and Donna Cummings of Revere. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Meal Train page for Richard's family at https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/5l8k4z.
Service Information: Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS on Monday from 3-7 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at 11 a.m. For directions and condolences www.Bisbee-Porcella.com.
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