Walter F. "Rick" Breivogel Jr. of Abington, Massachusetts died peacefully in his sleep on August 12, 2022.
Born in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1944 to Walter F Breivogel and Elsa (Holm) Breivogel, brother of late June Deal of Rockland.
Rick graduated from Rockland High School in 1963. Following high school, Rick joined the Navy. He then spent 37 years employed by the town of Abington in various capacities.
Rick had a love for the water especially Newfound Lake where he created many wonderful memories with family through the years. Rick was an avid boater, water skier and fisherman.
Rick is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Noreen (Libby) Breivogel; a daughter Kimberly (Breivogel) Wamback and husband John of Rutland, a son Kevin Breivogel and wife Marcy of Rockland. Rick also is survived by his two loving grandchildren, Sean Wamback and Alexis Breivogel. They were his pride and joy.
Rick loved his extensive group of family and friends. He sat on his front porch waiting to greet all visitors. You are invited to attend visiting hours at Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman, Massachusetts on Tuesday August 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Visiting hours will be followed by a funeral service (12:00 p.m.) and procession to Mount Vernon Cemetery, Abington, MA
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s, Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts, and South Shore Visiting Nurses’ Association.