John W. Richardson

1955 - 2018

John W. Jack Richardson, 63, of Scituate, passed away suddenly on August 2, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Melissa A. (Huntwork) Richardson, with whom he shared 38 years of marriage. Devoted father of Rebecca L. Guyer and her husband Wayne of Clifton Heights, Pa., David W. Richardson and his wife Samantha of Braintree, and Colby A. Richardson of Charlotte, N.C. Proud Papa to Jonathan, Jamison Koa, and Nora. Born in Quincy, Jack was a lifelong resident of Scituate, the son of Robert W. and Roberta I. (Smith) Richardson. Loving brother of Bill E. Richardson and his wife Jean of Scituate, Tom A. Richardson and his late wife Margaret of Nuremberg, Germany, and the late Karl S. Richardson. Jack is also survived by a wicked lot of nieces and nephews, along with a legion of countless friends. His love for music came at a young age, beginning with a drum set and continuing through life in the form of air instruments, of which he was a master. His greatest passions in life were his family, his boat The Acacia, and his motorcycle. A Jack of all trades, he enjoyed many hobbies and interests and will be remembered by his family as the coolest guy they knew. He was the owner of Parsons and Richardson Insurance Agency, and was involved with rare collectibles insurance. He was a five time past master of the Scituate Masonic Lodge, a 44 year member of the NSSA, and a trustee of the Widows Sons MRA. Visiting hours on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 3 - 7 p.m. at the Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, Scituate. Funeral service on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the First Trinitarian Congressional Church, 381 Country Way, Scituate. Donations can be made to the American Heart Association, 300 Fifth Avenue, Waltham MA 02451. Richardson - Gaffey Funeral Home 781-545-0196