Richard J. Bean

Richard J. Bean

Richard Bean Obituary

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Richard J. Bean Jr., born on July 3, 1957, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025.

Richard enjoyed a long and successful career in the electronics field. He also had a strong commitment to community service. He proudly volunteered for the Manchester police force and actively participated in Legion Baseball through Sweeney Post, demonstrating his desire to give back and support his community.

He is survived by his sister, Pamela Bean, and dear friend, Cynthia Earl, along with several cousins who cherished him deeply and shared many treasured memories. Richard is preceded in death by his father, Richard J. Bean Sr. in April of 1999; mother, Phyllis M Osgood Bean in September of 2016; and older sister, Ruthanne Bean in March of 2017.

Richard's legacy will be remembered not only through his contributions in his career but also through the countless lives he touched with his kindness and dedication. His family and friends will carry his memory in their hearts.

Services will be held privately by the family at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium - Hanover Street

243 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03104

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