Richard A. McNally

Richard A. McNally, 53, of 208 B Stone St., died on Sunday, July 01, 2007 at UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Campus in Worcester after being stricken ill. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Kimberly (Dziokonski) Mitchell and her husband Brett of Leominster; his mother and best friend, Betty McNally of Clinton, and his father, Paul J. McNally of Sherborn. He leaves his loving fiancée, Kim Reilly, with whom he lived, and her children Katrina and Christopher; three brothers: Paul J. McNally and his wife Maddie of Clinton, Kieran P. McNally and his wife Kelley of Londonderry, NH, and Philip J. McNally and his wife Joyce of Clinton. He is also survived by his two loving grandchildren: Colin Dziokonski and Elora Mitchell; his nieces: Chrissie, Erin, Norah, Meghann, and Stacy; his nephews: Seth and Ryan; aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends. Richard was born in Clinton to Paul J. and Betty (McCarty) McNally, attended local schools and was a graduate of the Clinton High School Class of 1973. He attended Quinsigamond Community College and later served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was a career inspector with the Digital Corporation and held membership with the Clinton Polish American Veterans. Richie was awarded Volunteer of the Year from the Meals on Wheels Organization, from where he donated countless hours, and played a fundamental role in securing clothing and meals for fellow veterans. He was an avid car collector and enjoyed playing pool. Funeral services are to be held on Friday, July 6, 2007 from the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St., Clinton. Burial is to follow in St. John Cemetery, Lancaster. Calling hours are to be held in the funeral home on Thursday, July 5, 2007 from 5 until 8PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Massachusetts Veterans Incorporated, 69 Grove St., Worcester, Massachusetts 01605.