STIRLING, Richard F. Jr. Lt. Boston Fire Department, Engine 49 of West Roxbury passed away suddenly on June 15, 2021. Beloved husband of Mary L. (McLaughlin) Stirling. Devoted father of Richard Stirling III (BFD) and his wife Ryan of West Roxbury, Christopher Stirling (Needham Fire Dept.) and his fiancé Jenna of West Roxbury, Jacquelyn Patrician and her husband Ryan (Canton Fire Dept.) and Jennifer Couillard and her husband Albert of Norwood. Loving “Grampy” of Thomas, Jimmy, Abby, Lilly, Charlotte, Max and Leo. Dear brother of Maryann, Patricia, and Kathy Stirling. He was the son of the late Anna L. (McLean) and Richard F. Stirling Sr. (BFD) Also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family. Rick was also a longtime EMT and a member of Local 718. Visiting hours will be held in the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, WEST ROXBURY on Monday, June 21st from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 22nd at 11 o'clock in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 420 High Street, Dedham. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rick’s memory may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children-Boston, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114 or StJude.org. For directions and guestbook, please visit: gormleyfuneral.com