Richard J. Hoebeke

Richard J. Hoebeke
Beloved Father, Grandfather
Richard J. Hoebeke, 82, a longtime resident of Westford, MA, died Tuesday May 7, 2024, at Benchmark in Chelmsford following a battle with ALS. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Blanco) Hoebeke, who died in 2019.
Born in Malden on December 14, 1941, he was a son of the late Robert and Rose (Gianquitto) Hoebeke. Richard attended the Medford Schools, graduating from Medford High School, Class of 1959. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering from Fitchburg State College in 1995.
Richard was employed by Raytheon where he started working as a Draftsman and elevated to a Mechanical Engineer at various plants in the area. He retired after spending forty-three years of employment for Raytheon.
He enjoyed many hobbies including working on automobiles, fishing, and woodworking. His greatest enjoyment was his time spent with family, especially with his grandchildren. Richard was a devout Catholic and a proud member of the Blessed Trinity Parish in Westford.
Richard is survived by a son, Joseph R. and his wife Jaime of Bedford, NH; four daughters, Alice Hoebeke of Lynn, MA, Michelle and her husband John Delano of Bradford, MA, Nicole Nikki and her husband Dan Funaro of Westford, MA, and Danielle Mulholland of West Roxbury, MA; seven grandchildren, Daniel, Joshua, Jack, Ryan, JJ, Natalie, May and four great grandchildren.
Richard was the father of the late David Hoebeke.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Visitation on Wednesday May 15, 2024, at BLESSED TRINITY PARISH, 107 NORTH MAIN STREET, WESTFORD, MA from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10am, at BLESSED TRINITY CHURCH. Burial will be private. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, Donations in his memory may be made to Blessed Trinity Church, 107 North Main Street, Westford, MA 01886. Arrangements are by the ODONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. LOWELL, Funeral Director James F. ODonnell Jr. (978) 458-8768.
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