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Richard Gaillardetz Obituary

GAILLARDETZ, Richard "Rick" Rene, PhD Of West Roxbury, a Roman Catholic theologian, author, speaker, and beloved spouse, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on November 7, 2023. Beloved husband of 34 years to Diana (Guedry-Horadam) Gaillardetz. Devoted father of David and his wife, Loren of MO, Andrew and his husband, Michael of IL, Brian and his fiancée, Cecelia Bender of MA and Greg Gaillardetz of MA. Loving brother of Sandra Neely of CO, Lisa Blackman of TX, and Julie Hosea of NV. Loving grandfather of Elliot René. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, students, colleagues, and friends. See the full obituary at www.gaillardetz.com Visiting Hours at Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Wednesday, November 15, from 4:00pm to 7:15pm. Followed by a Vigil at 7:15pm. Visitation will be held in St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, 28 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, on Thursday, November 16, from 8:30am to 9:15am. Followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30am. All are welcome. Interment Private. Flowers can be sent to Gormley Funeral Home or donations made to Good Shepherd Community Care (Hospice) or to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. For guest book please visit www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Home West Roxbury 617 323 8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 10 to Nov. 12, 2023.

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Fr. Mike Connors CSC

December 3, 2023

Diana, my heart and prayers go out to you and your boys. It's been many years, but I had the blessing of an email exchange with Rick earlier this year, and I assured him of my thoughts and prayers on this journey of suffering to new life. I am grateful for his life and contributions to the Church, and grateful to have known him.
Mike Connors, CSC

Cathy and Bill Anderson

November 19, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Judy Manza

November 11, 2023

I was blessed many times by reading Richard's reflections in Give Us This Day. HIs faith in the midst of his diagnosis was inspiring, and his love for his family was evident in his writings as well. I pray for strength, comfort and peace for all his family and friends at this time.

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15

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Nov

15

Vigil

7:15 p.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Nov

16

Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

St. Ignatius of Loyola Church

28 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, MA

Nov

16

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Ignatius of Loyola Church

28 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, MA

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William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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