Richard Edson Gagnon

Gagnon, Richard Edson
BOCA RATON - Richard Edson Gagnon, also fondly known as Dick, passed on July 7, 2024, at the age of 88, in Boca Raton, Fla. Born on January 28, 1936, in Cohoes, N.Y., he lived a life marked by dedication to his family, career, and community.
Richard graduated from Vincentian Institute in Albany, N.Y., and furthered his education at Siena College. He spent over 25 years with N.Y. Telephone Company/AT&T, where he served as Vice President of Sales and played a significant role on the committee steering the divestiture of AT&T in 1984.
In addition to professional achievements, Richard served in the National Guard for 10 years, and was a devoted member of the Church of the Sacred Heart in Hartsdale, N.Y., where he served as a lay minister. He was an active member of the United Way and Rotary Club and was known for his sense of humor and his love for card games and golf. He spent recent years at Advent Square in Boca Raton.
He is survived by his daughter, Danielle Gagnon Bai (Mario); and granddaughters, Laurenne and Alexis Bai, of Boca Raton, Fla. His beloved wife, Fern Marie Gagnon, predeceased him. He is also survived by his younger siblings, Daniel Gagnon (Margaret) of Stone Ridge, N.Y., Dolores Murphy of Cohoes, N.Y., and Douglas Gagnon (Susan) of Troy, N.Y.
The Babione Funeral Home at 10060 Calle Comercio Drive, Boca Raton, Fla., is assisting with the arrangements. Richard's life and legacy will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.