Richard Kruger

Richard Kruger obituary

Richard Kruger

Richard Kruger Obituary

Published by Legacy on Nov. 15, 2025.
Richard Kruger passed away in hospice on November 13th surrounded by family and friends. He was born June 23, in 1964, in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Richard is survived by his wife Janie (Fierstein),daughter, Hallie Kruger, brother, Mark Kruger, stepsons, Jonathan and Daniel Swartz.

Richard devoted his life to science. A graduate of America International, A masters in Science from Long Island ,and a Ph.D. in Hemotogy from NYU.

His favorite pastimes were the Boston Bruins, military books and movies, and science fiction. His favorite activity was eating vanilla ice cream with his love Janie.

Shiva will be held Monday, November 17th at 7-9pm and Tuesday, November 18th 2pm-4pm, and 7pm-9pm at their home.

In lieu of flowers, Donations in his loving memory may be made to The Parkinson's Foundation at https://www.parkinson.0RG

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