Richard F. McDonough

Richard F. "Dick" McDonough, 78, of Enfield, beloved husband of 38 years to Nancy (Jones) McDonough, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at UCONN Medical Center. He was born in Leominster, MA on December 21, 1944 to the late Maurice and Helen (McKenna) McDonough. He grew up in Fitchburg, MA attended Fitchburg High School Class of 1962, Leland Powers School of Radio and Television in Boston and began his 50 year career in radio. His distinctive voice was recognized by all and he was known as "the Prince." His career as a radio announcer brought him all over the country; locally, on WDRC in Hartford, WELI in New Haven, and WMAS in Springfield. He was the voice of ESPN TV, recorded national commercials and industrial film narrations and taught radio and television broadcasting. Richard was a friend of Bill W. for over 50 years. Throughout his life, he dedicated his time to helping others with their personal struggles to recovery. Richard was a lector and communicant of Holy Family Church, St. Jeanne Jugan parish in Enfield, CT. He was a lifetime Red Sox fan and a lover of Jazz music. He will be dearly missed by his devoted wife, Nancy, his son, Richard M. McDonough of Port St. Lucie, FL, and his daughter, Shannon Watkins and her husband Gary of Nicaragua. Richard also leaves behind his grandchildren, Richard Ryder McDonough, Summer Rayne McDonough, and Riley Hanbury; his sister, Carol McDonough of Fitchburg, and many cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by the mother of his grandchildren, Summer Hanbury. Richard's family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 7 pm on Wednesday, May 31 at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd, Enfield, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Thursday, June 1 at Holy Family Church, 23 Simon Rd, Enfield. Please meet directly at the church. Burial will be private in Fitchburg, MA. In lieu of flowers donations in Richard's memory may be made to the Enfield Community Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 1152 Enfield, CT 06083-1152, CRIS Radio (CT Radio Information Service) 315 Windsor Ave., Windsor, CT 06095, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or a charity of the donor's choice. For online condolences, please visit www.leetestevens.com.