Richard R. Briere, 68, of W. Wareham, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, December 31, 2022.
Born in Fall River, son of the late Armand and Doris (Longchamps) Briere, he had lived in Wareham for the last 24 years. He was the former owner / operator of Country Liquors & Variety in Westport, which was his life passion, where he enjoyed sharing laughs and good times with everyone who came through the door. Rick enjoyed fishing, boating and billiards, but most of all he loved being with his family. He will always be remembered for his keen and witty sense of humor.
Survivors include his partner: Dianne F. Freitas of W. Wareham; a son: Joshua R. Briere and his companion Catherine Andrade of Westport; 2 daughters: Allyson R. Hou of Westport and Alicia J. Luke and her husband Kevin of FL; 5 grandchildren: Brian Oliveira, Brittany Oliveira, Skye Briere, Addison Luke and Grayson Luke; and 3 great grandchildren.
He was brother of the late Ronald Briere.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, January 6, 2023 from the Potter Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport at 11:00 A.M.
Calling hours will be Thursday 5 - 8 P.M.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.