Robert Richman (Bob), a resident of Winthrop and formerly of Everett, passed away on June 29th at the age of 88. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 29, 1936. He was the son of the late Saul and Ida Richman.
Bob was a graduate of Boston University, and received his Master’s Degree in Education from Salem State. Bob proudly served his country in the Army. He later spent over 36 years as a well-respected and dedicated teacher, baseball coach, mediator for conflict resolution and guidance counselor at Everett High School, leaving behind a legacy of life lessons for hundreds of students. After his retirement, he continued to volunteer at Chelsea Jewish Lifecare as the sage until the day he passed.
His family was his world; his grandchildren and great grandchildren were his joy, taking pride in every accomplishment of every one of them. He was an avid reader, a lover of history and a true Boston sports fan.
Bob was the beloved husband of Gilda Richman of 62 years. Dad and “Pa” to children Eric & Susan Richman, and Alyse & David Barbash; grandchildren, Samantha & Alex Grant, Shayna & Josh Wilner, Lindsay Barbash, Max Barbash, Jonathan Comeau and Stephanie Marek, and Alexandra and Michael Gramzow; and great grandchildren, Mason, Lennon, Lexi, Brody and Rylan.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2024, 12:00 Noon at Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell Street, Peabody. Interment to follow at Birsen Cemetery, 232 Fuller Street, Everett. A memorial gathering will be held immediately following interment at Temple Ner Tamid until 6pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, 165 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA 02150 or Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA 01960.