In Yarmouthport, April 17, 2014 Richard E. Puccini, Age 76 passed away at home following a brief illness while surrounded by his loving family. Richard is survived by his wife Eleanor “Ellie” (McGlynn) Puccini of Yarmouthport. He was born in Taunton, the son of the late Julio & Clotilde (Bisio) Puccini. Richard has resided in Yarmouthport since 1998 and was formerly of Taunton. He was educated in Taunton schools and attended classes at both Northeastern University and Bryant College. Richard served his country in the Army National Guard. He was employed as an engineer for Texas Instruments. Richard was a member of the Sons of Italy and enjoyed quahogging, Cape Cod, playing bocce, gardening, yardwork, taking long drives and above all cherished his time with family. Richard is survived by his children Richard Puccini and his wife Jacqueline, MaryAnn LeBrun and her husband Daniel, Jeffrey Puccini and his wife Christine and Lynn Puccini Green. He also leaves his grandchildren Kristen Wells, Erin and Jill LeBrun, Jenifer, Kyla, Nicole, Gretchen Puccini and Sarah and Ericka Green and his great granddaughter Ella Wells. Richard was preceded in death by his brother Gerald Puccini. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, MA 02780 on Tuesday, April 22nd at 9 am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrew the Apostle Church at 10 am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Monday from 4-8 pm. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Taunton. Donations in Richard’s memory may be made in lieu of flowers to VNA of Cape Cod Hospice, 434 Route 134, South Dennis, MA 02660-3433.