Richard William Egan, 75, of South Boston passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 20, 2024. Richard was a devoted father to his children, Jill-Marie Donovan and her husband Joseph, Neil Patrick Egan and to his surrogate son Jason Weafer and his wife Kate. He was the most adoring Grandpa to Katharine and his sweetheart Callan Elizabeth.
Born in Boston on November 22, 1949 to Joseph G. and Jane M. (Hampston) Egan. Richard was lucky number 13 of 14 children. He is predeceased by his parents, his brothers, Joseph, Thomas, James, Lawrence, David, George, Edward and Paul and his sisters Dorothy Egan and Patricia Shickolovich. He is survived by his brothers John, Robert and William. He was a proud uncle to countless nieces and nephews and will be especially missed by his nephew Thomas (Tucker) Maloney and his wife Shannon.
Richard was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving from 1967 to 1970 with a tour in Viet Nam. He worked for the City of Boston Public Works department for over 30 years, retiring in 2010.
Richie was larger than life and always so fun. He loved to sing, tell a good joke, play a good prank, and he was an exceptionally good dancer. He never passed up an opportunity to help people and was kind and gracious beyond measure. He will be cherished and missed by all who knew and loved him forever.
Family and friends are invited to visiting hours at Casper Funeral Home at 187 Dorchester St, South Boston, MA 02127 on Thursday, December 26, 2024 from 4:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m.
A funeral mass will be said on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Gate of Heaven Church located at 615 East 4th Street, South Boston, MA 02127 at 10:00 a.m, followed by an interment at Mount Hope Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org or to Care Dimensions Hospice at www.caredimensions.org.