Richard Lydon Obituary
Richard James "Red" Lydon
Richard James Lydon, 50, of Braintree, passed away on March 4, 2026. Richard was born on November 26, 1975 in Quincy Massachusetts to Patrick and Nancy (DelMonte) Lydon. He is survived by his parents, his children Brianna, Emma and Declan, his siblings William Lydon, Patrick Lydon and his wife Danielle, Krystle Delmonte, half-brother Robert Barry and many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held at W. F. Spencer Funeral Home 575 East Broadway in South Boston on Friday, March 13, 2026 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Burial is at Blue Hills Cemetery in Braintree on Saturday March 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends are welcomed to attend.
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