Richard Nilo Sr., 89, of Medford died peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital on Thursday, July 11.
Born and raised in Somerville, he was the son of the late Carmelo and Vincenza (Amadeo) Nilo. After proudly serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Richard married and settled in Medford, working as an industrial engineer at the Boston Naval Shipyard. He was a life member of the Medford Elks and the Singing Grandpops Arlington Retired Men's Club.
He was the beloved husband of Rosemary (Toscano) and devoted father of Richard Nilo Jr. of Revere, Kristina Nilo-Downs and her husband Thomas of Medford. He was also the loving "Papa" of Matthew Nilo, Alexa Downs and Thomas Downs IV, brother of the late Mary and Dominic Nilo, Emily Beebe, Lillie Caputo, and brother-in-law of Louis D'Addario of Saugus. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Wednesday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High Street, Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday 4 thru 8 PM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers contributions in Richard's memory may be made to Community Family Inc., 121 Washington St., Medford, MA 02155.
Richard's family wishes to thank his caregivers Sabine, Maqueline, Ana, Pierre and the Community Family staff for their loving care.